Hey guys,
I used to always use the Wix 51356 filter on my fit. Great construction, black, with a silicone orange ADBV you can see through the inlet holes.
There was a revision that sneaked up where Wix says the filter for my car is now 57356. I had to dig for the reason as I was stocked with 51356, and it was due to baseplate design.
It is true, the 51356 baseplates do stick up further and the 57356 is more recessed, BUT, at the same price you get a much cheaper looking filter, with a nitrile ADBV and a [censored] white can with much smaller inlet holes on the base.
I have used three Wix 51356 with NO issues, no leaks, and feel like I am getting a good value with these filters. I have two 57356 in my stash I plan on using, then I would like to go back to just using the 51356 as I feel they are a better value and better made, especially at the same price.
The only problem is my engine looses it's warranty if there is a filter failure that causes damage... But the 51356 fit my engine perfectly and don't bind before the seal is against the block.
Is a silicon orange ADBV that much better on a horizontally mounted filter in almost arctic conditions or it doesn't make that much of a difference? I want to stick to the 51356, they are great filters.
If someone can help me choose what to do that would be greatly appreciated, especially if you have a lot of experience with Wix.
I used to always use the Wix 51356 filter on my fit. Great construction, black, with a silicone orange ADBV you can see through the inlet holes.
There was a revision that sneaked up where Wix says the filter for my car is now 57356. I had to dig for the reason as I was stocked with 51356, and it was due to baseplate design.
It is true, the 51356 baseplates do stick up further and the 57356 is more recessed, BUT, at the same price you get a much cheaper looking filter, with a nitrile ADBV and a [censored] white can with much smaller inlet holes on the base.
I have used three Wix 51356 with NO issues, no leaks, and feel like I am getting a good value with these filters. I have two 57356 in my stash I plan on using, then I would like to go back to just using the 51356 as I feel they are a better value and better made, especially at the same price.
The only problem is my engine looses it's warranty if there is a filter failure that causes damage... But the 51356 fit my engine perfectly and don't bind before the seal is against the block.
Is a silicon orange ADBV that much better on a horizontally mounted filter in almost arctic conditions or it doesn't make that much of a difference? I want to stick to the 51356, they are great filters.
If someone can help me choose what to do that would be greatly appreciated, especially if you have a lot of experience with Wix.