WIX oil filters

[Kckazdude]

Seems as you had a bad expirience with one. The odds of a Wix filter failing are extremely low. The fact remains that, as far as filtration and value, the Wix outperforms most filters on the market.

 

[QWIKSTRIKE]

Seems as you had a bad expirience with one. The odds of a Wix filter failing are extremely low. The fact remains that, as far as filtration and value, the Wix outperforms most filters on the market.

They may filter well but they are cheap pieces o shit IMHO. You get what you pay for for sure. They may work under low pressure under 40 psi but high pressure causes them to break. I used it 2x. I Burst fram filters 3 times before I figured that they are just not good at High ressure. Mobile one, and K&N held up under pressure. Gold going to K&N.

 

[YotaRob]

It is possible to wash out bearings under high pressure. I wish we could still get the japan Denso filters from Toyota. A lil info, a D3 Filter from Toyota for Tundra is a lil bit taller with more filter element and fits on a Supra.

 

[Asterix]

They may filter well but they are cheap pieces o shit IMHO. You get what you pay for for sure. They may work under low pressure under 40 psi but high pressure causes them to break. I used it 2x. I Burst fram filters 3 times before I figured that they are just not good at High ressure. Mobile one, and K&N held up under pressure. Gold going to K&N.

How did you burst your filter? Wix specifies that the 51515 has a burst pressure of 290psi! The 51348 is rated at 275psi. Why do you have over 275psi of oil pressure? That's insane.

http://wixfilters.com/filterlookup/results.asp?PartNo=51348&Submit=Search

If you don't believe the photos that numerous people have posted on the Web, waste your $4 and buy a 51515 and cut it open yourself.

My '88 NA has shown oil pressures over 120psi and I've never burst one. And, I always tighten them by hand.

Asterix

 

[Kckazdude]

I have to ask why you are bursting Wix filters? There is a problem somewhere. If you felt it was the filter then you should have been contacting Wix about it. They will find the problem and solution to it.

 

[Clied]

I use a WIX filter:icon_bigg

NAPA GOLD!

 

[dumbo]

ok.. yah i've never heard of anyone ever bursting any filter anytime anywhere, that much oil pressure would press out turbo seals and so forth,

so napa said they had a WIX, but when i got there they gave me a NAPA Gold 1068, is it just as good, it is the same size as the WIX, so I am gonna change it, couple of you said NAPA GOLD=WIX, why a different name then, same quality?!?!?!?!:1zhelp:

 

[jdub]

Mobil 1 and K&N filters are made by the same company...Champion labs. So are the WalMart Supertech filters
The difference is the Mobil 1 uses a synthetic media.

NAPA Gold is made by Wix.

I've never seen a Wix or NAPA Gold burst...ever. Fram is a different story. IMO the Wix filter is one of the best you can get for the $$$. Mobil 1 and K&N are good too, but much more expensive...of course, the K&N has that cool nut welded on the dome end

You know Quick, if you're running the kind of pressure that's bursting filters, quit screwing around with off-the-shelf stuff and get a C&M filter:
www.cmfilters.com

Billet aluminum body, 8 micron replaceable element...I can promise you will blow every oil line on your motor before you pop this filter

 

[improved]

Wix also makes the 51515R, which withstands higher pressure. If you could blow one apapart I'd be amazed.

Why would you call Wix filters cheap? This comment is too general.

There would have to be some factual basis for your commentary.

Matt-

 

[Kckazdude]

I have heard the buzz that states the 'R' series withstand more pressure but have never been able to confirm it. The only difference I know of is the flow rating and ADBV placement on the 'R' series.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

I have people coming in with 600-700 HP hotrod/drag cars, and have never had a burst filter. You either got a bad one, or your engine is seriously fubar.

Part 51348 is for the 7MGE and GTE. The other part number listed is a nominally smaller filter, why use a smaller filter?

I pulled up a 51515 and the oil seal rind is a milimeter wider than a 51348(7M filter) So itll work as long as you have the space.

51348=stock 7M filter
51515=ford V8 filter(HUGE)

My computer calls for all Lexus V8 filters to be 51348, but I know toyota OEM sell them larger.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

I have heard the buzz that states the 'R' series withstand more pressure but have never been able to confirm it. The only difference I know of is the flow rating and ADBV placement on the 'R' series.

The R (racing series filters) are only offered in Chevy V8(both sizes) and Some Ford engines as well. LS series V8's yatta yatta.

They filter slightly worse, flow better and have a higher burst pressure, but thats pretty much all.

 

[dumbo]

so i changeed the fram to NAPA Gold, time well tell.....but thanks guys, guess its better than fram, the next 2700kms in the next 13 days, then engine well thank oyu guys tooo. btw didn't drop a drop on the ground. i love this place:love:

 

[QWIKSTRIKE]

I have people coming in with 600-700 HP hotrod/drag cars, and have never had a burst filter. You either got a bad one, or your engine is seriously fubar.

Part 51348 is for the 7MGE and GTE. The other part number listed is a nominally smaller filter, why use a smaller filter?

I pulled up a 51515 and the oil seal rind is a milimeter wider than a 51348(7M filter) So itll work as long as you have the space.

51348=stock 7M filter
51515=ford V8 filter(HUGE)

My computer calls for all Lexus V8 filters to be 51348, but I know toyota OEM sell them larger.

Fubar.... dude that engine is still running minus that POS filter. HP means nothing if the pressure is low. I get up to 125psi in the winter, and the damn filter sucks.

You guys can buy what ever you like. That part about one bad one is moot. If you run them at the stock pressure they may or may not work. These oil filters boast 200-300psi burst rates but they all don't make the cut.

Wix, Fram, Ford motorcraft, didnt survive 125psi cold starts, and they claim 200-300psi burst rates. They make them cheap because most cars never see oil pressure that high. Therefore they get away with making inferior products. Also don't Dare talk about my pressure or engine because you don't have a clue.

Again Do what you feel. 10.99 is cheap for peace of mind, and a $3500.00 investment....ooops my bad 500.00 Jalapidated Domestic Motor.

Most of you guys cut corners on parts for 10.00 like it will kill you, and complain why your motor is down. Remember the weakest link theory. It's only as strong as the weakest link. Dou you really feel the extra 5.00 for better parts will kill you when you invest so much into your cars time wise, and for some money wise. Don't be so damn penny wise and dollar foolish.

 

[Kckazdude]

Im going to keep using my 'cheap peice o shit' Wix filters. Hopefully it will never fail on me. :icon_roll Thankfully, to me, the best doesnt always equal the most expensive.

 

[Doward]

Hang on, hang on - a couple of notes about Autozone Oil Filters.

The Bosch oil filters are also made by Champion Labs, IIRC - I use them quite a bit. AC Delco also makes good oil filters, from what I've seen.

Jdub, do you have any information on either AC Delco or Bosch oil filters? At $5, the Bosch has always done well by me. I cut one open back in the day (force of habit whenever I use a different style oil filter) and thought it was a well built filter.

*edit* Well dammit, according to the link at the end of that Conventional Oil Filters thread, AC Delco stopped making their own filters - now they are Champion Labs ECore (which I, personally, hate with a passion) Looks like Bosch went from Champion Labs to Purolator making them. I'd just snag a Purolater then, and save the extra money.

 

[jetjock]

I won't get into this other than to say it's amazing how some people still possess the ignorant belief that excessive oil pressure, at any time, is a necessary or good thing.

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Delco doesn't really produce many of their own parts anymore, you are generally paying for the name. I to will continue to run my piece of shit filters on my engine that doesnt have some retarded high oil pressure. IUt works for everyone else, why it doesn't work for you dude? I dunno.

 

[QWIKSTRIKE]

I won't get into this other than to say it's amazing how some people still possess the ignorant belief that excessive oil pressure, at any time, is a necessary or good thing.

This may or may not be directed at me, and ignorant I am not. However my engine has been running 50 psi at 2800rpms, and as high as 70psi over 5500rpms for 5 years no issue. In the winter only during cold starts the pressure goes to 125psi during start up. I believe that I have read IJ, and I also have similar oil pressure readings as well. I guess this means that I am not in bad company.:naughty:

 

[jdub]

Quick - A Wix is not cheap...I've cut the darn things apart...comparing it to a Fram is comparing an apple to an orange. At least they make their own filter...K&N and Mobil 1 are Champion Labs filter. Might want to take a look at the company K&N and Mobil 1 keep before you call a Wix cheap.

Like I said, if you're worried about a filter bursting, quit screwing around with off-the-shelf stuff and get a C&M filter:
www.cmfilters.com