Mercedes Sprinter Engine Air Filter – Mann & Hummel | All Generations | #0000902651

A clogged engine air filter restricts the airflow the diesel engine needs to make power — reducing throttle response, hurting fuel economy, and in severe cases starving the turbocharger of the clean air volume it requires to build boost correctly. This is the Mann & Hummel engine air filter for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, a direct replacement that restores unrestricted, filtered airflow to protect the engine and maintain full performance.

What This Part Does

The engine air filter sits inside the air cleaner housing and captures dust, pollen, soot, and airborne particulates before they reach the turbocharger and intake manifold. On turbocharged diesel engines, the filter is the first and only line of defense against abrasive particles reaching turbo wheel bearings, MAF sensor elements, and injector tips. A filter that loads with debris restricts airflow, causes the turbo to work harder against restriction, and eventually allows particles into the intake if damaged or bypassed.

Common Symptoms of a Clogged Air Filter

• Reduced throttle response or sluggish acceleration
• Decreased fuel economy with no other identified cause
• Black smoke under acceleration from incomplete combustion
• MAF sensor fault codes from low air mass readings
• Audible intake restriction under boost

When to Replace

Replace at the manufacturer's recommended service interval — typically every 15,000–20,000 miles under normal conditions, more frequently in dusty or high-particulate environments.

VIN Verification Required

Always verify your engine code and VIN before ordering — air filter fitment varies by engine family and model year. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

Fitment

• Broad Mercedes-Benz platform — always verify by VIN before ordering

Part Numbers

• Mercedes OEM: 0000902651 / A0000902651 / 000-090-26-51
• Manufacturer: Mann & Hummel — C4312/1
• SKU: 0000902651