After recently opening a Wix 57055XP, i also decided to purchase some OEM filters to see what was doing in them. These are the newer blue filters on the market that do not say ENGINE on them, instead they have the part number, date code and Made in USA videojetted onto the end. I also uncrimped the double seam with Knipex pliers and I had more difficulty getting it started but eventually it came undone.
Comparing to the Wix, the ADBV is thinner and likely nitrile instead of silicone - however that is not important in this application because the filter is mounted vertically up in the engine bay.
Overall, the filter element seems to be a little shorter and smaller diameter with a plastic cage backing the media. The bypass spring seems much softer. Pleat spacing looked even and neat, with slightly tighter spacing than the Wix.
In my estimation this is certainly a fine filter for stock 6 month/6k OCIs but i think the Wix is better built at the same price. The tighter seam means nothing about filter construction tho, one can make a perfect seam that’s tighter or looser, larger or smaller - all depends on the seaming tool design.
Comparing to the Wix, the ADBV is thinner and likely nitrile instead of silicone - however that is not important in this application because the filter is mounted vertically up in the engine bay.
Overall, the filter element seems to be a little shorter and smaller diameter with a plastic cage backing the media. The bypass spring seems much softer. Pleat spacing looked even and neat, with slightly tighter spacing than the Wix.
In my estimation this is certainly a fine filter for stock 6 month/6k OCIs but i think the Wix is better built at the same price. The tighter seam means nothing about filter construction tho, one can make a perfect seam that’s tighter or looser, larger or smaller - all depends on the seaming tool design.