Wix 51348 Transmission Filter Kit - Main

Transmission Filter Kit for OE Service Intervals

Wix 51348 is a spin-on transmission filter kit built for routine service on a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Toyota, and Volkswagen applications. It uses enhanced cellulose media and a flexible silicone anti-drainback valve to help maintain clean fluid flow and reduce dry-start concerns after service intervals.

For drivers servicing a Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, or Toyota Tacoma, this filter supports OE-recommended maintenance schedules with a design focused on dirt-holding capacity and filtration efficiency.

Key Features

• Enhanced cellulose media for dependable fluid filtration
• Anti-drain back valve helps retain fluid after shutdown
• Spin-on lube filter style for straightforward service replacement
• 3/4-16 thread size for listed applications
• Bypass relief valve setting: 8-11
• Flow rate: 7-9 GPM
• Burst pressure: 275
• Micron rating: 21.00
• Wix 51348 cross-references NAPA Gold 1348 for the same application

Detailed Description

The Wix 51348 transmission filter kit is engineered for vehicles that call for a spin-on filter with OE-style service intervals. Its enhanced cellulose media is built to capture contaminants while maintaining flow, and the anti-drain back valve helps protect against dry starts when the vehicle sits between services. This makes it a practical choice for maintenance on applications such as the Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Ranger, Mazda CX-90, and Toyota Tacoma.

Wix recommends service at manufacturer OE oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles and not more than 12 months, depending on the vehicle and operating conditions. The Wix 51348 is also listed across many interchange references, including OE-style replacements used on Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Toyota, and Volkswagen models.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty or contaminated transmission fluid during scheduled service
• Reduced filtration performance from an aged spin-on filter
• Fluid drain-back after shutdown on supported applications
• Maintenance needs on high-mileage or severe-duty driving cycles
• OE service replacement for listed Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Toyota, and Volkswagen vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, filter style, and vehicle-specific service requirements before installation. This part is listed for applications with manufacturer OE recommended oil change intervals, and some fitments note original equipment part numbers such as BE8Z6731AB or FL-910S. Confirm the exact application by year, make, model, and service notes before replacing the filter.

Fits 2023-2026 Ford Escape, N/A; Fits 2023-2026 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 2023-2026 Ford Bronco Sport, N/A; Fits 2023-2026 Ford Ranger, N/A; Fits 2025-2026 Ford Transit, N/A; Fits 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair, N/A; Fits 2024-2026 Mazda CX-90, N/A; Fits 2025-2026 Mazda CX-70, N/A; Fits 2024-2026 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 2023 Toyota Tacoma, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Wix filters are specified for use with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils under normal and severe driving conditions. Laboratory test performance data cited by Wix includes high dirt-holding capacity and 99% efficiency at 23 microns on referenced test filters, supporting consistent filtration performance for scheduled maintenance.