Help keep airborne dirt and dust out of the intake with the Wix air filter 46843, a heavy-duty radial seal air filter that screens incoming air through cellulose filtration media. It is listed for many models from Western Star, Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt, among them the 2002-2023 Western Star 4900EX with the 12.7L, 14.0L, 14.6L, 14.8L, 14.9L, 15.0L or 15.6L engine, and the 2002-2023 Western Star 4900FA and 2002-2023 Western Star 4900SA with the 11.1L, 12.5L, 12.7L, 12.8L, 14.0L, 14.6L, 14.8L, 14.9L or 15.6L engine. Listed engine codes include L6-12.7L, L6-14.0L, L6-14.9L and 6-15.6L. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
An engine air filter traps airborne contaminants before they can reach the engine. Signs that one may need replacing include a heavily dirt-loaded or damaged element, a compromised seal, or high intake restriction readings. The quantity per vehicle varies by application: some listed trucks use one filter and many use two. This listing is for one filter. Country of origin: United States.
Interchange: 38-2015-R · 1000-FA46843 · HDA5 988
382015R · 1000FA46843 · HDA5988 · ABPN10GAF25247 · ABPN10GLAF4816 · 94843 · 88843 · DBA5100 · P534816 · P541004 · CA8180 · AF25247 · GA539R · LA1648 · LAF4816 · LAF4816MXM · MH20003 · 6843 · A75254 · FA46843 · RCFA46843
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How many Wix 46843 filters does my truck need?
It depends on the application. Some listed trucks use one filter and many use two, depending on model, engine and year. This listing is for one filter, and the "Vehicles it fits" section shows the quantity for each application.
What are the dimensions of the Wix 46843?
It is 23.6 in tall, with an 11.4 in top outer diameter, an 11.1 in bottom outer diameter and a 4.024 in bottom inner diameter.
What filtration media does this air filter use?
It uses cellulose filtration media, with pleat stabilization beads that help hold the pleats in shape.
How often should this air filter be replaced?
Wix recommends its HD air filters for OEM air filter change intervals. Follow the service interval in your truck's maintenance information.
What signs suggest an engine air filter may need replacing?
Signs can include a heavily dirt-loaded or damaged element, a compromised seal, or high intake restriction readings. Inspect the filter and diagnose any performance concern before replacing parts.
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