Wix 51376 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 51376 HD Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 51376 is a heavy-duty spin-on engine oil filter built for demanding diesel and industrial service. It uses enhanced cellulose media, a 32-micron rating, and a high-capacity design to support consistent oil filtration in trucks, farm equipment, construction machinery, mining equipment, and other hard-working engines.

Compatible With applications that call for a 1 1/8-16 thread, 4.282-inch outer diameter, and 6.570-inch height, this WIX oil filter is built for long service intervals and reliable sealing under varied operating conditions. It is a practical choice for owners searching for a WIX 51376 oil filter for medium-duty and heavy-duty engine maintenance.

Key Features

• Part number: WIX 51376
• Spin-on lube filter style for straightforward service replacement
• Enhanced cellulose media for efficient contaminant capture
• 32-micron filtration rating
• 18-20 GPM flow rate for high-demand lubrication systems
• 420 burst pressure rating
• High-strength, corrosion-resistant can, center tube, and end caps
• Leak-resistant sealing components for demanding operating conditions
• No anti-drain back valve and no bypass relief valve setting

Detailed Description

WIX 51376 is engineered for heavy-duty engine protection where oil cleanliness and flow stability matter. The filter’s enhanced cellulose media is paired with a high-capacity construction to help maintain filtration performance in medium and heavy trucks, agricultural equipment, construction machinery, mining equipment, and similar diesel-powered applications. Its spin-on design, 1 1/8-16 thread size, and robust housing dimensions make it a direct-service filter for engines that require this specification.

This part cross-references Fleetguard LF3588 and Donaldson P551266 for the same application. Buyers comparing WIX 51376 against other service parts often search for WIX 51376, WIX 51376 oil filter, and heavy-duty oil filter options for diesel engine maintenance.

What It Helps Address

• Excess engine wear caused by contaminated oil
• Reduced filtration performance during extended service intervals
• Oil flow restriction in high-demand lubrication systems
• Leak concerns from worn or low-strength filter construction
• Service downtime from using the wrong thread size or filter dimensions

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size, outer diameter, height, and sealing surface before installation. This filter uses a spin-on lube filter design, so the mounting surface should be clean and free of old gasket material before the new filter is installed. Confirm the engine specification and service interval requirements for the vehicle or equipment before replacing the filter. For buyers searching by vehicle keywords, this part is commonly researched for Nissan, Isuzu, and Mitsubishi diesel applications where the listed filter dimensions match the engine specification.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this HD oil filter with corrosion-resistant structural components and sealing materials intended to support long-lasting service in harsh operating environments. The filter is recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals, making it a dependable maintenance part for fleet, farm, and industrial service schedules.