Engine Air Filter Element for Nissan 4x4 SUVs

Keep your Patrol/Safari breathing clean air. This high-efficiency air cleaner element (OEM ref: 16546-06J00) protects the engine from dust, sand, and moisture, while keeping intake flow steady for strong torque and smooth idle. Built for harsh off-road and city use, it secures the airbox with a tight gasket to stop bypass leaks ️.

Why you need it

Clean intake air is vital for power, fuel economy, and long engine life. A fresh filter shields cylinders, turbo, and MAF sensor from abrasive particles and keeps AFR correct for both petrol and diesel variants ⛽.

How it works

Multi-pleat cellulose/synthetic media traps fine dust as air passes through. The rigid frame aligns in the airbox; a perimeter seal prevents unfiltered air. Optimized pleat depth gives high flow with low pressure drop.

If the filter is worn or damaged

Expect loss of power, sluggish throttle, higher fuel use, whistling from the intake, black smoke, MAF contamination, turbo wear, and possible check-engine lights ⚠️. In dusty routes, change sooner.

Service tips

Drop-in fit. Install dry; do not oil. Seat the gasket evenly; close the airbox without pinching. Replace every 10–15k km, or after deep off-road trails and sand runs.

Compatibility

• Safari
• Patrol
• Safari Pick Up