Wix 51356 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 51356 Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 51356 engine oil filter is built for dependable engine protection with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils. It is a spin-on lube filter with a cellulose media design, anti-drain back valve, and bypass relief valve settings suited for normal and severe driving conditions.

Compatible With applications such as Mitsubishi Mirage, Outlander, Eclipse, Lancer, and Mazda 626 oil filter service, this part supports OE-recommended maintenance intervals for a wide range of vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number: 51356
• Spin-on lube filter design with 20x1.5 mm thread size
• Cellulose filter media for routine engine oil filtration
• Anti-drain back valve helps reduce dry starts after shutdown
• Bypass relief valve setting: 8-11
• Flow rate: 9-11 GPM
• Burst pressure: 363
• Micron rating: 21.00
• Outer diameter top: 2.69 in; height: 3.402 in

Detailed Description

The WIX 51356 oil filter is engineered to trap dirt and contaminants while maintaining oil flow under everyday driving and harsher service conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction sites, and interstate travel. WIX rates this filter for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles and not beyond 12 months. When applicable, the flexible silicone anti-drain back valve helps keep oil in the filter to reduce dry engine starts after the vehicle sits.

This filter cross-references FRAM FF7317 and Purolator PL14610 for the same application. It is a direct service part for many Mitsubishi Mirage and Outlander oil filter applications, as well as select Mazda 626 and Mitsubishi Eclipse maintenance schedules.

Common Issues This Filter Helps Address

• Excess dirt and contaminant buildup in engine oil
• Oil drain-back after shutdown that can contribute to dry starts
• Reduced filtration performance during severe driving conditions
• Maintenance intervals that require an OE-style replacement filter
• Routine oil service on vehicles calling for a 20x1.5 mm spin-on filter

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thread size, gasket sealing surface, and filter clearance before installation. Replace the filter during each oil service, pre-lube the gasket with clean engine oil, and tighten according to the vehicle manufacturer’s service procedure. Use the correct oil type and follow the OE-recommended maintenance interval for your specific Mitsubishi, Mazda, or Suzuki application.

Quality Assurance

WIX publishes laboratory test performance data for this filter family, including dirt-holding and efficiency results measured to ISO 4548 standards. The 51356 is built to support routine maintenance on a broad range of passenger vehicles and light-duty applications.