Baldwin Filters PA1676-FN Automotive Air Filter Element

Product Description

The BALDWIN FILTERS PA1676-FN is a heavy-duty automotive air filter element designed to protect diesel and gasoline engines from airborne contaminants. With an outside diameter of 12.031 inches and an overall length of 14.5 inches, this round filter element installs in the primary air intake housing of trucks, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery. Metal end caps are securely affixed to maintain structural integrity under high-vibration operating conditions. The included A and F gaskets ensure a proper seal, preventing unfiltered air from bypassing the media. Licensed HVAC and fleet mechanics, as well as heavy equipment technicians, install this type of filter during routine air service intervals.

This filter element is suited for heavy-duty applications including over-the-road trucks, agricultural equipment, and construction machinery. It serves as a direct OEM-style replacement for a broad range of compatible part numbers across major manufacturers. Typical installations occur in cab-over and conventional cab trucks as well as off-road equipment that operates in dusty or debris-heavy environments where inlet air quality is critical to engine longevity and performance.

Key Features

• Outside diameter of 12.031 inches for precise housing fit
• Overall length of 14.5 inches suits deep canister air housings
• Securely affixed metal end caps resist flex and vibration fatigue
• Includes both A gasket and F gasket for leak-free sealing
• Round profile fits standard cylindrical air filter housings
• Designed to prevent airborne contaminant ingestion into the engine

Compatibility

Compatible with ACDelco A298CL, Allis Chalmers 30387331, Case 96962, Caterpillar 8T3909, Cummins 156773, Donaldson SMP181001, Fram CAK257, GMC X24351, Hastings AF131K, International 884044C91, Komatsu 898912C1, Purolator AF2104K, and Wix DT1243.

Installation Notes

Air filter service should be performed by a qualified diesel or fleet mechanic following the equipment manufacturer's recommended service interval. Shut down the engine and allow it to cool before opening the air filter housing. Inspect the housing bore and sealing surfaces for cracks or debris before seating the new element, and confirm both gaskets are fully seated and undistorted before closing the housing. Do not overtighten housing clamps, as distortion of the end caps or gaskets can allow unfiltered air to bypass the filter media.