0030948104 Air Filter Element. Listed in MTU 396 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 0030948104 availability: Start with 0030948104 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Air Filter Element if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
0030948104 Specification
About 0030948104 - Air Filter Element
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
0030948104 is an air filter element catalogued for MTU 396 engines. The catalog unit weight is 4.290 kg, which we use to estimate freight before quoting.
Technical Notes: Filters
Oil, fuel, and air filters protect the most expensive parts of the engine: bearings, injectors, and turbochargers. MTU specifies filter fineness and capacity for each series, and fuel filtration in particular is matched to the injection system, because common-rail injectors tolerate far less contamination than older pump-and-nozzle systems.
When This Type of Part Is Usually Replaced
- the scheduled service interval in the maintenance schedule is reached
- the differential-pressure indicator or a filter alarm signals restriction
- fuel contamination, water in fuel, or a dust ingress event has occurred
Checks Before Ordering
- Replace primary and secondary fuel filters together unless the maintenance schedule says otherwise
- Easy-change and spin-on versions of a filter are not always interchangeable on the same housing
- Keep one complete filter set per engine on board or on site for unplanned changes
Engine Catalog References
0030948104 is listed for 9 engine models in the catalog references. The specification table decodes each model code from the fitment list; it does not confirm every installation.
| Model | Cylinders | Arrangement | Application | Group / build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8V 396 TC53Z | 8 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 12V 396 TC54 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TC64 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE64 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE74 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE74L | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE84 | 12 | V | — | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TE94 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
| 12V 396 TB94 | 12 | V | marine | build 4 |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 8V 396 TC53Z: 8 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 5 (marine), build 3, rating variant Z
- 12V 396 TC54: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 5 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TC64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TC, application group 6 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE64: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 6 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE74: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 7 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TE74L: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 7 (marine), build 4, increased rating (L)
- 12V 396 TE84: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 8, build 4
- 12V 396 TE94: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TE, application group 9 (marine), build 4
- 12V 396 TB94: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 396, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 4
Full parts list for this model family: MTU 12V 396 TB94 to TE94 Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 0030948104 depends on the full engine serial number and assembly position.
Common Replacement Scenarios
This part is commonly replaced when:
- scheduled service interval is due and the filter list needs line-by-line confirmation
- restriction, contamination, or pressure-drop alarms point to filter replacement
- fleet buyers need the same filter reference packed for repeated maintenance jobs
Usually Ordered with Air Filter Element
Filters are changed with their housing seals, often as a full filter set. These MTU 396 references are commonly checked in the same job; each still needs its own fitment check.
- 0000925105 Filter Element
- 0010928801 Fuel Prefilter
- 0029977940 Sealing Ring
- 0030944304 Air Filter
- 0030947404 Air Filter Element
- 5372030880 Gasket
Cross-Reference and Superseded Part Numbers
Catalog history distinguishes earlier and later numbers where documented. Reference-only entries do not establish replacement direction or interchangeability. Confirm the offered number against the engine serial number and installation.
| Part number | Catalog relationship |
|---|---|
| 0030942004 | Reference only; direction unconfirmed |
Common Applications
- Scheduled maintenance
- Fleet service programs
- Marine engine rooms
- Generator servicing
Information to Send for Quotation
- Exact part number: 0030948104
- Part name or assembly position: Air Filter Element
- Engine model / series: MTU 396
- Engine serial number from nameplate
- Old-part photo showing number, connector, port, or size marking
- Required quantity and whether partial shipment is acceptable
- Destination country, delivery deadline, and preferred shipping method
The quotation confirms the offered part number, supply condition, price, lead time, and shipping options.
Ordering Notes
For 0030948104, send the engine model, serial number, quantity, old-part photo, and destination country. We will confirm whether the item is OEM, OEM-alternative, reman, or superseded before quotation.
0030948104 FAQ
Does 0030948104 fit MTU 396?
0030948104 Air Filter Element is checked against MTU 396. Final fitment depends on the engine serial number, rating, and installation position.
What information is needed to quote 0030948104?
Send the part number, engine model, engine serial number, old-part photo, quantity, destination country, and required delivery date. This lets us confirm stock route, packing, and shipping options.
Can you check alternatives or superseded numbers for 0030948104?
0030948104 may relate to 0030942004. Final replacement status is checked against the engine serial number before quote.
When is 0030948104 usually replaced?
scheduled service interval is due and the filter list needs line-by-line confirmation; restriction, contamination, or pressure-drop alarms point to filter replacement; fleet buyers need the same filter reference packed for repeated maintenance jobs.
Verification Notes
- For 0030948104, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 0030948104 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
- Priority item: part number, supersession, and export packing details are checked before quote.
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