Wix 46898 air filter for the 2008-2021 Freightliner MT45 6-cylinder 6.7L, the 2022 MT45 4-cylinder 5.1L and other vehicles takes dust and other contaminants out of the intake air before it reaches the engine.
- WIX HD air filter line, with pleat stabilization beads on the filter media
- Cellulose media with a 1100 CFM rating
- Polyurethane or high-strength corrosion-resistant end caps on an expanded metal body
- ISO 5011 lab testing of Wix HD air filters shows minimum 99.9% contaminant removal efficiency
Quick facts
- Part: Wix 46898 air filter
- Fits: 2008-2021 Freightliner MT45 6-cylinder 6.7L, the 2022 MT45 4-cylinder 5.1L and other vehicles
- Material: Cellulose
- Condition: New
Weaker power or sluggish response can mean the filter is clogged, but other problems cause the same signs, so find the cause before replacing it. With the engine off and cool, look at the pleats and end caps for packed-in dirt, tears or damage. HD filters of this line suit the vehicle maker's recommended change interval.
Fits
This Wix air filter is listed for a wide range of Freightliner and Thomas models. Among the Thomas ones are the 2004 Thomas Transit Liner 6-cylinder 8.1L, the 2005-2008 Transit Liner 6-cylinder 8.3L, the 2006 Transit Liner 6-cylinder 8.1L, the 2008 Transit Liner 6-cylinder 8.1L and the 2009 Transit Liner 4-cylinder 4.3L. Each engine takes one filter. If your truck or bus is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Height: 19.8 in
- Outer diameter, top: 9.67 in
- Outer diameter, bottom: 9.67 in
- Inner diameter, bottom: 6 in
Build and materials
- Duty type: HD
- Media material: Cellulose
- Airflow rating: 1100 CFM
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: PA3891 · 88898 · P607377 · P636066 · CA10714 · 094973004 · 119862001 · 119862001G · 119862001K · 120796004 · 94973004 · AF25168 · AF1182 · LA1774 · LAF5864 · 6898
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
PA3891, 88898, P607377, P636066, CA10714, 094973004, 119862001, 119862001G, 119862001K, 120796004, 94973004, AF25168, AF1182, LA1774, LAF5864, 6898, 46898
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wix 46898 right for the 2003-2008 Thomas Saf-T-Liner 6-cylinder 8.1L, the 2005-2008 Saf-T-Liner 6-cylinder 8.3L and the 2009 Saf-T-Liner 4-cylinder 4.3L?
Yes. Wix 46898 is listed for each of those years and engines, and each takes one filter. Other vehicles are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What filter media does the Wix 46898 use, and what is its airflow rating?
Wix 46898 uses cellulose media and carries a 1100 CFM rating.
What are the height and diameters of the Wix 46898?
This air filter is 19.8 in tall, with a 9.67 in outer diameter at the top and bottom and a 6 in inner diameter at the bottom.
How can I tell this air filter is dirty?
With the engine off and cool, look at the pleats for packed-in dirt, tears or damaged end caps. A shop can look into restriction and other causes of weak power.
Are Wix engine air filters like this one tested to ISO 5011?
Yes. Wix HD air filters tested per ISO 5011 show a minimum 99.9% contaminant removal efficiency, a figure based on other Wix HD part numbers.
