Wix WS10023 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Urea Filter - In-Tank

WIX WS10023 DEF Urea Filter Overview

The WIX WS10023 is a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) urea filter built for heavy-duty emission control systems. It uses cellulose media in a diesel exhaust cartridge style to help maintain cleaner DEF flow in demanding service conditions. This filter is a direct-fit service part for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 applications.

Key Features

• Cellulose filter media for DEF system filtration
• Diesel exhaust cartridge style for emission control service
• Height: 3.74 in.
• Outer diameter top: 2.08 in.; outer diameter bottom: 1.77 in.
• Inner diameter bottom: 0.86 in.
• Heavy-duty class and duty type: HA / HD
• WIX part number WS10023 for service identification

Detailed Description

WIX WS10023 is a DEF urea filter designed for emission control maintenance on heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Filtration is central to keeping the DEF system operating cleanly, and this cartridge-style filter uses cellulose media to support that service need. It is a fitment-based replacement for 2016-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2017-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2017-2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 2017-2023 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and 2011-2012 Ram 3500 models. If you are servicing a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD or GMC Sierra 3500 HD DEF system, WS10023 provides the specified dimensions and application match for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Baldwin PE17000 and Dorman - HD Solutions 904-7934 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted DEF flow caused by contamination in the urea filter
• Emission system service issues related to dirty DEF filtration
• Maintenance intervals where the DEF filter needs replacement
• Performance concerns in heavy-duty diesel exhaust aftertreatment systems
• Service needs on Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and Ram 3500 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, and model before ordering. Confirm the filter dimensions and cartridge style match the existing DEF filter housing on the vehicle. Clean the surrounding area before opening the emission control system to reduce the chance of contamination entering the DEF circuit. For fitment-specific service, use the listed application data for 2016-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2017-2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2017-2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 2017-2023 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and 2011-2012 Ram 3500.

Quality Assurance

WIX positions filtration as a core part of maintenance for keeping equipment closer to new condition for longer service life. The WS10023 follows that filtration-focused approach for heavy-duty DEF system service and is identified by WIX part number WS10023.