WIX Filters 51080 Engine Oil Filter Cartridge

The WIX 51080 Engine Oil Filter is a heavy-duty cartridge-style bypass oil filter designed for dependable contaminant removal and engine protection in vintage commercial trucks, industrial engines, agricultural equipment, and classic automotive applications. Commonly installed in Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Jeep, Hercules, Case, and Massey-Ferguson equipment that require metal canister cartridge filtration, it supports preventive maintenance, longer oil life, and reduced wear under demanding lubrication conditions. This filter uses enhanced cellulose media inside a rugged metal canister and is configured for cartridge canister installation in engine lubrication systems. Technical specifications include: Brand WIX; Part Number 51080; Height 4.218 inches; Outer Diameter 3.367 inches; Inside Diameter Top 0.578 inches; Inside Diameter Bottom 0.703 inches; Nominal Micron Rating 21 Micron; Beta Ratio 2/20 = 6/20; Filtration Media Enhanced Cellulose; Filter Style Cartridge Lube Metal Canister Filter; Filter Type By-Pass; Service Type Lube / Oil Filtration; Installation Type Cartridge Canister Installation; UPC 765809510807; OEM References Donaldson P550179, Fleetguard LF565, FRAM C130; Cross Reference NAPA Gold 1080. Compatible equipment includes Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Jeep, Hercules, Case, and Massey-Ferguson, making it suitable for automotive restoration, fleet maintenance, agriculture, and industrial environments that demand reliable oil filtration and engine protection.