Donaldson P553548 Engine Oil Filter

Engine Oil Filter Overview

The Donaldson P553548 is a spin-on combination engine oil filter built for heavy-duty lubrication systems. It uses synthetic media and a combination-style design to support oil filtration in demanding commercial applications, including select Mack, Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt models.

Key Features

• Spin-on, combination engine oil filter for service-friendly replacement.
• Synthetic filter media for efficient contaminant capture.
• ISO 16889 efficiency testing standard for verified filtration performance.
• Thread size: 2 1/4-12 UN.
• Primary application reference: CASE/CASE IH J919562.
• Part number P553548 for easy cross-reference and ordering.

Detailed Description

Donaldson P553548 is an engine oil filter designed for lube-filter applications that require a spin-on combination format. Its synthetic media and combination construction are specified for heavy-duty service, while the listed dimensions and gasket measurements help confirm proper replacement selection. This part number P553548 is commonly searched for commercial truck maintenance, including Freightliner Condor, Kenworth T300, and Peterbilt 330 applications.

This part cross-references Baldwin BD324 and Wix 51741 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil contamination in the lubrication circuit.
• Restricted flow caused by a loaded filter element.
• Incorrect filter selection when matching thread and gasket dimensions.
• Service downtime from using the wrong spin-on oil filter format.

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Verify thread size, gasket dimensions, and overall filter length before installation. Confirm the application against the vehicle service information for the correct lube-filter specification. Donaldson filtration products are engineered for demanding commercial-duty use, and the ISO 16889 efficiency test standard is listed for this filter. Part number P553548 should be matched to the specified application before service.