Wix 51342 Transmission Filter Kit

Transmission Filter Kit for OE-Style Service

The Wix 51342 transmission filter kit is built for routine service on select Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche applications. It uses enhanced cellulose media and a spin-on lube filter style to help maintain fluid cleanliness during normal and severe driving conditions.

With a 21 micron rating, 7-9 GPM flow rate, and a 16 psi bypass relief setting, this filter supports consistent transmission service on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, and Porsche 924. The Wix 51342 also includes an anti-drain back valve to help reduce dry starts after extended shutdowns.

Key Features

• Enhanced cellulose media for service filtration
• Anti-drain back valve for added start-up protection
• 21 micron filtration rating
• 7-9 GPM flow rate
• 16 psi bypass relief valve setting
• Spin-on lube filter style with 3/4-16 thread size
• 350 burst pressure rating
• Fits select Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche applications

Detailed Product Overview

Wix 51342 is a service filter designed for vehicles that call for this specific spin-on format and thread specification. It is listed across a wide range of interchange references and is used on applications including the 2010 Audi S3, 1980-1996 Volkswagen Jetta, 1985-1996 Volkswagen Golf, and 1977-1982 Porsche 924. For buyers searching by fitment, this is a direct-match option for select Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Golf service needs.

This part cross-references FRAM PH2870A and Purolator PC 252 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty or contaminated transmission fluid during scheduled service
• Restricted flow caused by a loaded filter element
• Dry-start concerns after the vehicle sits
• Service replacement needs on OE-specified applications
• Fitment matching for Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thread size, height, and filter style before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s service interval and fluid specification in the owner’s manual or service data, especially on Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, and Audi S3 applications. Replace the filter during the recommended transmission service interval and inspect the sealing surfaces before tightening.

Quality Assurance

Wix filters are engineered for OE-recommended service intervals and are built to handle normal commuting as well as severe-duty driving conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, and interstate use. The filter media is rated for laboratory-tested efficiency and contaminant capture performance.