Nissan OEM fuel filter discontinued

[colinnwn]

Courtesy Nissan Parts page says the fuel filter 16400-0W005 for all 1997-2004 Pathfinders has been discontinued, and it doesn't list a replacement part.

 

Does anyone know if there is an unlisted OEM alternate? Or just getting the filter listed at any auto parts store like Advance Auto Carquest 86023 is fine?

[Cuong Nguyen]

Any auto parts store will give you an alternate to use.

[colinnwn]

Certain things, like using generic auto parts store spark plugs rather than the NGK platinum spark plugs, seem to cause people problems. Just wanted to be sure this wasn't the case with the fuel filter. I was shocked that Nissan quit carrying it. I'm surprised they felt it necessary to actually switch the housing, rather than just improving the filter media inside. They do still make the supercharged Xterra fuel filter. The picture looks the same. But I didn't want to mess around buying it unless it was known to work.

[colinnwn]

Certain things, like using generic auto parts store spark plugs rather than the NGK platinum spark plugs, seem to cause people problems. Just wanted to be sure this wasn't the case with the fuel filter. I was shocked that Nissan quit carrying it. I'm surprised they felt it necessary to actually switch the housing, rather than just improving the filter media inside. They do still make the supercharged Xterra fuel filter. The picture looks the same. But I didn't want to mess around buying it unless it was known to work.

[Remus92]

I would agree on the spark plugs. Anything but ngk seems to cause issues. I think I've got a wix brand fuel filter that has done well. I need to change mine again though. It's been over a year and I've ran a lot of miles and used injector cleaner multiple times since then.

[LittleFR]

I thought the wix filter was a good replacement part although it seems like it was a hair shorter. But my memory may be wrong.

[RIPB.88]

I use WIX filters for everything I can. Never had problems with them on any vehicle I've owned.