CAT 3126B air filter
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 3:07 pm
Yes, I am getting active on this board again!
Been planning to get some things for routine maintenance. First time I am doing some of this on my own to save money and give me something to do. I had my 3126B air filter replaced a couple of years ago and started looking for the replacement. Western States CAT replaced it last time and used a WIX 46857 air filter. It was $151.63 for the part. Fast forward a year and a few months from April 2021 and can't even find one except O'Reilly's and they are wanting $292.00! Amazon doesn't have it listed and the Baldwin PA4630 is $269.00! Goodness me!
Well the good thing is only 6K miles since it was last replaced so maybe inflation will relax some for next year and bring the price down. I can't even find an air filter for 3126B with my serial number on parts.cat.com . Looked into a few other cross references and either no stock or very high price. K&N's and other reusable's let too much residual dust in that is out of specs compared to paper filters.
Anyone come across a glut of air filters, give me a shout so I can get one in my parts arsenal.
Been planning to get some things for routine maintenance. First time I am doing some of this on my own to save money and give me something to do. I had my 3126B air filter replaced a couple of years ago and started looking for the replacement. Western States CAT replaced it last time and used a WIX 46857 air filter. It was $151.63 for the part. Fast forward a year and a few months from April 2021 and can't even find one except O'Reilly's and they are wanting $292.00! Amazon doesn't have it listed and the Baldwin PA4630 is $269.00! Goodness me!
Well the good thing is only 6K miles since it was last replaced so maybe inflation will relax some for next year and bring the price down. I can't even find an air filter for 3126B with my serial number on parts.cat.com . Looked into a few other cross references and either no stock or very high price. K&N's and other reusable's let too much residual dust in that is out of specs compared to paper filters.
Anyone come across a glut of air filters, give me a shout so I can get one in my parts arsenal.