{"product_id":"subaru-engine-air-filter-16546aa16a","title":"Genuine Subaru 16546AA16A Engine Air Filter – 2017+ Impreza, Crosstrek, Forester, Ascent, WRX","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 18px 0\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Subaru engine air filter — 16546AA16A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFor 2017+ platforms: Impreza, Crosstrek, Forester, Ascent, Legacy, Outback and 2022+ WRX\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eItem may arrive labeled 16546AA150 — the previous Subaru number for the same filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eOE panel element — exact airbox fit and sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine Subaru 16546AA16A Engine Air Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSluggish acceleration or fuel economy slipping? A loaded air filter starves the engine of clean air and can contaminate the MAF sensor. The genuine Subaru panel element restores factory airflow and seals exactly in the airbox — no gaps, no bypass dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subaru superseded part 16546AA150 to 16546AA16A. Your filter may arrive in packaging labeled 16546AA150 — it is the same filter under the previous part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16546AA16A (current Genuine Subaru number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16546AA150 — previous number for the same filter (may appear on the box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross Reference (verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWIX WA10713\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace — Common Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced acceleration \/ engine feels down on power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorsening fuel economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible dirt loading on the old element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular service: about every 30,000 miles (sooner in dusty conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Subaru element — designed for the factory airbox sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the engine and MAF sensor on FA\/FB-series engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple DIY replacement — open the airbox, swap the panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne filter covers most 2017+ Subaru models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew, Genuine Subaru part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine air filter — panel element (“Element Air Cleaner”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoves dust and particulates from intake air before the throttle body, protecting the engine and the mass-airflow sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpreza\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017–2021, 2024–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 \/ 2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstrek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2021, 2024–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 \/ 2.0 Hybrid \/ 2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5, 2.5 Hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019–2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 Turbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegacy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020–2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 DIT \/ 2.5 DI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020–2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 DIT \/ 2.5 DI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWRX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 Turbo (6MT and CVT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the NEW-generation filter — it does not fit pre-2017 Impreza\/Crosstrek, pre-2019 Forester or the classic (pre-2022) WRX. Verify by VIN before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × Genuine Subaru engine air filter element (box may be labeled 16546AA150)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubaru Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16546AA16A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperseded Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16546AA150 (same filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3 × 9.5 × 2.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty may vary by supplier and region. Contact us before purchase if warranty confirmation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vRBW-Y7t3Ow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/vRBW-Y7t3Ow\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Watch: Subaru Genuine Engine Air Filter Installation Guide | 16546AA16A (YouTube)\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:480px;border-radius:8px\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e▶ Watch: Subaru Genuine Engine Air Filter Installation Guide | 16546AA16A (YouTube)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe box says 16546AA150 — did I get the wrong part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 16546AA150 is the previous Subaru part number for this exact filter; Subaru superseded it to 16546AA16A. Same element, same fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my 2016 Impreza or 2018 WRX?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — this filter is for the 2017+ platforms (and WRX only from 2022). Earlier models use a different element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround every 30,000 miles under normal driving; check it sooner if you drive on dusty roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs installation difficult?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — unclip the airbox lid, swap the panel element, close the lid. 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