WIX Filters 51083 Engine Oil Filter

Description:

The WIX 51083 Engine Oil Filter is a spin-on lube filter designed for automotive and light-duty industrial engine lubrication systems requiring high-efficiency oil contaminant filtration. Commonly installed in Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Fiat, Smart, Bobcat, Toro, and Yale equipment using M20 x 1.5 threaded oil filter mounts. Maintenance teams, automotive technicians, and fleet service facilities use this oil filter for preventive maintenance, contaminant removal, and long-term engine protection.

Applications:

The WIX 51083 oil filter is widely used in automotive and light industrial environments requiring dependable oil filtration and contaminant control under normal and severe operating conditions. It is commonly integrated into Honda passenger vehicles, Mitsubishi Outlander platforms, Hyundai compact vehicles, forklifts, compact equipment, and light-duty industrial engines where proper lubrication filtration is critical for maintaining engine reliability, reducing wear, extending oil life, and supporting OEM oil service intervals. The spin-on design allows fast installation and dependable sealing performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: WIX
• Part Number: 51083
• UPC: 765809510838
• Product Type: Engine Oil Filter
• Filter Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
• Service Type: Lube / Oil Filtration
• Filtration Media: Enhanced Cellulose
• Height: 3.404 Inches (86 mm)
• Outer Diameter: 2.921 Inches (74 mm)
• Thread Size: M20 x 1.5
• By-Pass Valve Setting: 8–11 PSI
• Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
• Beta Ratio: 2/10/20 = 8/17/20
• Burst Pressure: 280 PSI
• Maximum Flow Rate: 9–11 GPM
• Nominal Micron Rating: 21 Micron
• Capacity: 6
• Gasket Outside Diameter: 2.734 Inches
• Gasket Inside Diameter: 2.430 Inches
• Application Type: Automotive and Light Industrial Engine Oil Filtration
• Installation Type: Spin-On Mounting
• Function: Oil Contaminant Removal and Engine Protection
• Compatible Equipment: Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Fiat, Bobcat, Toro, Yale
• Industry Applications: Automotive Maintenance, Fleet Service, Industrial Equipment
• Cross Reference: NAPA Gold 1083
• OEM References: Donaldson P550173, Fleet guard LF3960, FRAM PH5566A
• Operating Function: Engine Lubrication System Protection

Common Replacements:

• Donaldson P550173
• Fleet guard LF3960
• FRAM PH5566A