Wix 46861 air filter for the 1997-2015 Blue Bird All American RE 6-cylinder 8.3L, the 1999-2004 All American RE 6-cylinder 5.9L, the 1999-2010 All American RE 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2008-2018 All American RE 6-cylinder 6.7L, the 2009-2016 All American RE 6-cylinder 8.9L and other vehicles pulls dust and debris out of the air entering the engine. This Wix air filter is recommended for OEM air filter change intervals.
- WIX HD Air Filters line, with the HD duty type
- Cellulose filtration media with pleat stabilization beads and skip a pleat media stabilization where applicable
- Polyurethane and/or high-strength corrosion-resistant end caps
- Expanded metal body
- ISO 5011 laboratory tests of WIX HD air filters show a minimum efficiency of 99.9% contaminant removal
Quick facts
- Part: Wix 46861 air filter
- Fits: the 1997-2015 Blue Bird All American RE 6-cylinder 8.3L, the 1999-2004 All American RE 6-cylinder 5.9L, the 1999-2010 All American RE 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2008-2018 All American RE 6-cylinder 6.7L, the 2009-2016 All American RE 6-cylinder 8.9L and other vehicles
- Material: Cellulose filter media
- Condition: New
A clogged filter can show up as sluggish acceleration, more black exhaust smoke or pleats packed with dirt. A fuel-delivery fault or an intake leak can produce similar signs, so find the cause before buying a new filter.
Fits
This air filter is listed for a wide range of Blue Bird school bus models, led by the 2023-2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus 6-cylinder 6.7L and the 1998-2005 All American FE 6-cylinder 5.9L, the 1999-2010 All American FE 6-cylinder 7.2L, the 2003-2005 All American FE 6-cylinder 8.3L and the 2007-2018 All American FE 6-cylinder 6.7L. If your bus is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section. The 2023-2026 Vision School Bus 6-cylinder 6.7L takes one, and this listing is one filter.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Height: 19.75 in
- Outer diameter, top: 10.92 in
- Outer diameter, bottom: 10.92 in
- Inner diameter, bottom: 5.9 in
Build and materials
- Duty type: HD
- Media material: Cellulose
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Brazil
Interchange: PA3987 · 1967744 · 88861 · P606954 · CA9499 · 094973006 · 119862003 · 119862003A · 119862003L · 119862003M · AH1200 · AF2459 · LAF2551 · 6861 · 94973006
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
PA3987, 1967744, 88861, P606954, CA9499, 094973006, 119862003, 119862003A, 119862003L, 119862003M, AH1200, AF2459, LAF2551, 6861, 94973006, 46861
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wix 46861 air filter fit the 2023-2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus 6-cylinder 6.7L?
Yes, Wix 46861 is listed for the 2023-2026 Blue Bird Vision School Bus 6-cylinder 6.7L, and that bus takes one. For other buses, use the "Vehicles it fits" section.
How tall is this air filter and what are its diameters?
It is 19.75 in tall, with a 10.92 in outer diameter at the top and at the bottom and a 5.9 in inner diameter at the bottom.
Are Wix engine air filters like this one made with cellulose media?
Yes, Wix 46861 has cellulose filtration media with pleat stabilization beads. Its end caps are polyurethane and/or high-strength corrosion-resistant, and the body is expanded metal.
How well does this heavy-duty air filter trap contaminants?
Laboratory tests per ISO 5011 give a minimum efficiency of 99.9% contaminant removal for the WIX HD line this air filter belongs to.
Is Wix 46861 the same filter as number PA3987?
Yes, PA3987 is one of the other numbers that Wix 46861 replaces. The full list of cross-reference numbers is on the Interchange line of this page.
