Wix Filters
Wix Filters 51160 Cartridge Lube Filter
A cartridge lube filter with a transparent housing for visual inspection, listed in 2024
- ColorTransparent
- WIX FILTERS brand ensures reliable engine protection
- Cartridge lube filter design simplifies routine maintenance
- Transparent housing allows quick visual inspection of element condition
- First listed by manufacturer January 2024 confirms current production
- Model 51160 provides exact fit for specified applications
Wix 51160 Cartridge Lube Filter
The Wix 51160 is a cartridge-style lube filter designed for automotive engine lubrication systems. It carries the Wix Filters brand and features a transparent housing colour. This component is intended for vehicle owners or technicians performing scheduled oil and filter changes.
Suits standard cartridge filter housings
This filter fits applications that accept the 51160 cartridge format. It is not suitable for vehicles requiring spin-on canister filters or different cartridge dimensions. Buyers needing a spin-on design or a non-transparent housing should look at alternative part numbers.
Verify the 51160 part number
The single specification that decides fitment is the manufacturer part number 51160. Cross-reference this number with your vehicle service manual or existing filter to confirm compatibility before installation.
Highlights
- WIX FILTERS brand ensures reliable engine protection
- Cartridge lube filter design simplifies routine maintenance
- Transparent housing allows quick visual inspection of element condition
- First listed by manufacturer January 2024 confirms current production
- Model 51160 provides exact fit for specified applications
Specifications
| Brand | WIX FILTERS |
|---|---|
| Color | Transparent |
Questions about this item
What housing fits the Wix Filters 51160 cartridge lube filter?
It is a cartridge-style lube filter that installs into a compatible engine oil-filter housing; verify the housing matches part number 51160 before fitting.
How is the Wix Filters 51160 cartridge lube filter installed, and what step is often missed?
Remove the old cartridge, clean the housing sealing surface, lubricate the new O-ring with clean oil, insert the 51160 cartridge, and torque the housing cap to the engine manufacturer’s specification — the torque step is the one most often missed.
When should the Wix Filters 51160 cartridge lube filter be replaced?
Replace it at every engine oil change interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; the 51160 cartridge is a single-use item and is not cleaned or reused.
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