WIX 51080 Engine Oil Filter

Description:

The WIX 51080 Engine Oil Filter is a heavy-duty cartridge-style lube filter designed for bypass oil filtration 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 requiring metal canister cartridge filtration systems. Maintenance teams, restoration specialists, and fleet technicians use this oil filter for preventive maintenance, contaminant removal, and long-term engine protection.

Applications:

The WIX 51080 oil filter is widely used in vintage automotive and industrial environments requiring dependable oil filtration and contaminant control under demanding operating conditions. It is commonly integrated into classic Dodge and Plymouth vehicles from the 1940s through 1950s, Jeep utility trucks, agricultural machinery, and industrial engines where proper lubrication filtration is critical for maintaining engine reliability, reducing wear, extending oil life, and supporting long service intervals. The enhanced cellulose media and metal canister design provide durable filtration performance for classic and heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: WIX
• Part Number: 51080
• UPC: 765809510807
• Product Type: Engine Oil Filter
• Filter Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Canister Filter
• Service Type: Lube / Oil Filtration
• Filter Type: By-Pass
• Filtration Media: Enhanced Cellulose
• 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
• Application Type: Engine Oil Filtration
• Installation Type: Cartridge Canister Installation
• Function: Oil Contaminant Removal and Engine Protection
• Compatible Equipment: Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Jeep, Hercules, Case, Massey-Ferguson
• Industry Applications: Automotive Restoration, Fleet Maintenance, Agriculture, Industrial Equipment
• Cross Reference: NAPA Gold 1080
• OEM References: Donaldson P550179, Fleetguard LF565, FRAM C130
• Operating Function: Engine Lubrication System Protection

Common Replacements:

• Donaldson P550179
• Fleetguard LF565
• FRAM C130