Nissan Engine Air Filter
The Complete Nissan Engine Air Filter Reference Guide
1. The High-Volume Commuter Block
This group forms the absolute core of Jamaican daily transport and taxi fleets. The major advantage here is the massive interchangeability of OEM Part Number 16546-ED000, which single-handedly covers nearly every 1.5L JDM hatchback, wagon, and compact van from the late 2000s to the late 2010s.
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Model (Inventory) |
Common Chassis Codes |
Typical Years |
Primary OEM Part Number & Tech Notes |
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Note (21) |
E11, E12 (HR12DE / HR15DE) |
2005 – 2020 |
16546-ED000 (Early) / 16546-3VA0A (Late E12 DIG-S): Note filters are high-velocity movers. Watch for the E12 supercharged (DIG-S) variant, which uses a deeper pleat profile. |
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Sylphy (14) / Latio (6) / Tiida (3) |
G11, B17 / N17 / C11 |
2005 – 2019 |
16546-ED000 (G11/C11) / 16546-3RA0A (B17/N17): The older models share one universal layout. The newer B17 Sylphy (MRA8DE engine) shifted to a much wider panel. |
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AD Wagon (7) / AD Expert (1) / Wingroad (3) |
Y12 (HR15DE / MR18DE) |
2006 – 2022 |
16546-ED000: Pure workforce vehicles. Because they serve as high-mileage commercial delivery hauliers locally, these filters clog rapidly from continuous road dust. |
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NV200 (2) / Cube (1) |
M20 / Z12 |
2008 – 2021 |
16546-ED000: Both models draw their clean air directly through the same standard platform box. |
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March (2) / Dayz (1) |
K13 / B21W, B44W |
2010 – Present |
16546-1HA0A (March) / 16546-6A00B (Dayz): The Dayz is a 660cc Kei car utilising a highly distinct micro-element box that cannot cross-fit any other Nissan line. |
2. Crossovers, SUVs & Family MPVs
This is your largest singular stock segment, led by the incredibly popular X-Trail T31 and T32. Crossovers handle heavy mixed driving (city traffic combined with rural road dust), meaning their multi-layer oiled paper filtration elements must remain pristine to avoid choking the intake sensors.
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Model (Inventory) |
Common Chassis Codes |
Typical Years |
Primary OEM Part Number & Tech Notes |
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X-Trail (28) / Qashqai (4) |
T31, T32 / J10, J11 |
2007 – 2022 |
16546-30C00 (T31) / 16546-4BA1B (T32 / J11): A massive volume tier. The T32 generation X-Trail shares its deep, high-flow air cartridge with the Qashqai J11 to manage the airflow demands of the MR20DD direct-injection engine block. |
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Serena (15) |
C25, C26, C27 |
2005 – 2022 |
16546-ED000 (C25/C26) / 16546-4BA1B (C27 S-Hybrid): A vital inventory distinction! The older C25/C26 vans use the small, flat passenger car filter. The modern C27 S-Hybrid upgraded to the heavy-duty X-Trail T32 box framework. |
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Juke (4) / Kicks (1) |
F15 / P15 |
2010 – Present |
16546-1HK0A (Juke Turbo) / 16546-5RB0A (Kicks): The Juke features thick rubber outer edge framing to handle high turbo induction pull. |
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Murano (1) |
Z51, Z52 |
2008 – Present |
16546-1AA0A: Large, extra-thick rectangular pleated panel element designed strictly to supply clean breathing room for heavy V6 engine layouts. |
3. Executive Sedans & Luxury Lines
Performance and luxury lines require smooth, laminar airflow across high RPM ranges. When these filters clog, the engine computer quickly pulls back timing, causing heavy hesitation on steep climbs.
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Model (Inventory) |
Common Chassis Codes |
Typical Years |
Primary OEM Part Number & Tech Notes |
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Teana (12) |
J31, J32, L33 |
2003 – 2020 |
16546-V0100 (J31) / 16546-JN00A (J32) / 16546-3TA0A (L33): Take note of the generation shifts. The L33 shape (common with US Altima platforms) uses a distinct, highly unique curved-corner frame profile. |
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Skyline (6) / Fuga (4) |
V36, V37 / Y50, Y51 |
2006 – Present |
16546-JK20A (Per Side): Crucial Stock Note: The V36/V37 Skylines and Y50/Y51 Fugas running V6 engines (VQ25HR, VQ35HR, VQ37VHR) utilize Dual Air Intake Boxes. This means every single vehicle tune-up swap requires two matching filter elements simultaneously. |
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Sentra (2) / Sunny (2) / Altima (1) / Maxima (1) / Bluebird (1) |
Various Layouts |
Various |
16546-3TA0A (Altima) / 16546-9E000 (Sentra/Sunny): Primarily standard mid-sized panels. Always match the exact engine displacement (e.g., 1.8L vs 2.5L). |
4. Heavy-Duty Frame & Commercial Vans
These heavy commercial hauliers and 4×4 off-roaders process massive quantities of raw incoming air. They require large-volume, rigid cartridge blocks or cylindrical elements capable of loading high amounts of dust without imploding under turbo boost.
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Model (Inventory) |
Common Chassis Codes |
Typical Years |
Primary OEM Part Number & Tech Notes |
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Caravan (6) / NV350 (4) |
E25 / E26 (QR20DE, QR25DE, YD25DDTi) |
2005 – Present |
16546-VW200 (E25) / 16546-3XA0A (E26 NV350): The newer NV350 uses a highly distinct, deep rectangular block filter element built with heavy industrial felt layers to catch soot from commercial diesel variants. |
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Frontier (3) / Xterra (1) / Pathfinder (1) |
D40, D23 (NP300) / N50 / R51 |
2005 – Present |
16546-EB300 (D40 YD25) / 16546-4JA0A (D23 NP300): The newer Frontier NP300 uses a distinct deep-pocket square profile filter designed to prevent water splash and mud debris from passing into the engine during heavy field use. |
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Elgrand (1) |
E51, E52 |
2002 – 2020 |
16546-WL00A (E51) / 16546-1AA0A (E52): Borrowed directly from Nissan’s luxury V6 SUV platforms. |