Wix 24951 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 24951 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 24951 engine oil filter is a cartridge-style lube filter built for light-duty applications that need dependable oil filtration with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils. With 19-micron cellulose media and a compact 2.150-inch height, it is suited for routine oil service in vehicles that call for a cartridge filter design.

Compatible With select applications such as Kawasaki 16099004 and common cross-reference part numbers used in the same application family, the WIX 24951 is a practical replacement choice when matching OE filter specifications matters.

Key Features

• Part number: 24951
• Cartridge lube metal canister style
• Cellulose filter media for standard oil filtration
• 19-micron rating for fine particle capture
• Light-duty duty type
• Compact dimensions: 2.150 in. height, 2.173 in. outer diameter, 0.535 in. inner diameter bottom
• Works with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils

Detailed Description

WIX 24951 is an engine oil filter designed around OE-style cartridge service requirements. The cellulose media and metal canister construction support consistent oil flow and filtration in normal driving as well as harsher conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction areas, and interstate use. For buyers searching for a WIX 24951 oil filter, cartridge oil filter, or a replacement for Kawasaki 16099004, this part provides a direct specification match for applications that call for this size and style.

This part cross-references Baldwin P40090 and FRAM CH6070 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from dirt and wear particles
• Reduced filtration performance during routine oil changes
• Need for an OE-style cartridge filter replacement
• Service intervals that require a filter matched to manufacturer specifications
• Oil service on vehicles and equipment using this filter size and style

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the filter style, dimensions, and OE part number before installation. Replace the filter during scheduled oil service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s oil change interval guidance. Ensure the sealing surfaces are clean and the correct oil type is used for the application. For fitment-based searches, this WIX 24951 filter is commonly referenced for Kawasaki applications and other vehicles that specify this cartridge format.

Quality Assurance

WIX recommends oil filter replacement at OEM service intervals, typically between 3,750 and 10,000 miles and not to exceed 12 months, depending on the vehicle manufacturer’s guidance and operating conditions. The filter’s corrosion-resistant construction and sealing components are intended to support leak-resistant service under normal operating conditions.