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Wix 51038 Engine Oil Filter
| Brand | Wix 51038 |
|---|---|
| Anti-Drain Back Valve | No |
| BetaRatio | 2/20=6/20 |
| Burst Pressure | 200 |
| Bypass Relief Valve Setting | None |
| Class | C |
| Duty Type | LD |
| Flow Rate | 3-6 GPM |
| Height | 4.751 |
| Inner Diameter Top | Closed |
| Media Material | Enhanced Cellulose |
| Micron | 21.00 |
| Outer Diameter Top | 3.409 |
| Style | Spin-On Lube Filter |
| Thread Size | 7/16-20 |
| Fits | Chevrolet |
Spin-on lube filter. Simple, direct replacement for routine oil service.
Enhanced cellulose media. Helps capture contaminants while maintaining steady flow.
21-micron filtration. Targets fine particles for cleaner engine oil.
Cross-references ACDelco PF4, American Parts 92038 and Atlas (Canada) G66 for the same application. See all 39.
WIX 51038 Engine Oil Filter Overview
The WIX 51038 engine oil filter is built for dependable oil filtration in normal and severe driving conditions. It is a spin-on lube filter with enhanced cellulose media, a 21 micron rating, and a 3-6 GPM flow rate to help maintain clean oil circulation in engines that see stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, or highway use.
Compatible With applications that call for a 7/16-20 threaded spin-on oil filter, the WIX 51038 is a practical choice for routine maintenance on vehicles such as Ford and GM applications that use this filter size.
Key Features
- Part number: WIX 51038
- Spin-on lube filter design
- Enhanced cellulose filter media
- 21 micron filtration rating
- 3-6 GPM flow rate
- 7/16-20 thread size
- 200 burst pressure rating
- No bypass relief valve setting
- No anti-drain back valve
Filtration Performance
WIX oil filters are engineered for use with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils when those oils are specified by the vehicle manufacturer. The 51038 is designed around OEM-style oil change intervals and offers strong dirt-holding capacity for demanding service. In laboratory testing referenced by WIX, the filter family is associated with high efficiency and strong contaminant capture under controlled conditions.
This part cross-references FRAM PH4 and NAPA Gold Filters 1038 for the same application. If you are servicing a Ford or GM engine that uses this filter format, the WIX 51038 provides a direct replacement option for routine oil service.
What It Helps Address
- Dirty engine oil from normal wear and combustion byproducts
- Contaminant buildup during short-trip driving
- Oil filtration needs in stop-and-go traffic
- Maintenance intervals on engines using a 7/16-20 spin-on filter
- Routine service for Ford and GM applications that specify this filter style
Installation Notes
Verify thread size, gasket sealing surface, and overall filter dimensions before installation. Replace the filter during scheduled oil service and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s oil change interval. For best results, install with the correct oil filter wrench and pre-fill only if the engine service procedure allows it.
Fits applications using the WIX 51038 filter specification, including Ford and GM vehicles that call for this part number.
Quality Assurance
WIX positions this filter for OEM-recommended service intervals and severe-duty driving conditions. The construction uses enhanced cellulose media and a spin-on steel canister design with a 200 burst pressure rating for dependable filtration performance in everyday engine service.
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