I had some extra time and have not seen a cut and post of a new WIX.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Exterior of the can showing the WIX label. The brown on the can edge is just reflection.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Label and bar code. Made in the USA.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Clear date code: 051815C2 16:06
This one recently purchased at the auto parts store. $7 + tax.
WIX-51372-051815C2 base plate exterior with 6 inlet holes nicely deburred.
WIX-51372-051815C2 base plate interior with inlet holes nicely deburred. Smooth sealing surface.
WIX-51372-051815C2 base plate with silicone ADBV on top.
WIX-51372-051815C2 ADBV on thread end of cartridge filter assembly. Dome end bypass visible.
WIX-51372-051815C2 thread end of cartridge showing metal core and dome end bypass.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Splice is at 0 degrees. The use a green dye on the inside so you can see it. Evenly spaced pleats.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Rotated 90 degrees. Embossed media with even pleat spacing.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Rotated 180 degrees. Embossed media with even pleat spacing.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Rotated 270 degrees. Embossed media with even plat spacing. You can just see the splice on the right.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Dome end bypass valve. Smooth action.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Coil spring compressed everything together. The spring tension on this was more that any of the leaf spring types I have already cut open.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Embossed media
WIX-51372-051815C2 Spiral metal core
Number of pleats: 59 pleats including the splice
Filter cartridge height: 3" to 3 1/16"
2x pleat depth: 1 7/16"
Element height: 2 7/8"
Effective pleat width: 2.875" - 0.22" = 2.655"
Filter area: 1 7/16" x 59 x 2.655" = 225.2"
Number of wide spaces: none
Number of holes in the center tube: 50
Center tube hole diameter: 9/64" fit - 5/32" would not fit
Center tube hole area for 50 holes: 0.777 sq in.
This is likely the Goldilocks of filters. Just right. I think I will start using them.
Links:
Unused CarQuest R85372-A43301
Unused Champ PH820-011514ES1
Unused Motorcraft FL-820S-909031527
Used (Torn) Motorcraft FL-820S-904121217
Used Firestone TF4651-092314ES
WIX-51372-051815C2 Exterior of the can showing the WIX label. The brown on the can edge is just reflection.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Label and bar code. Made in the USA.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Clear date code: 051815C2 16:06
This one recently purchased at the auto parts store. $7 + tax.
WIX-51372-051815C2 base plate exterior with 6 inlet holes nicely deburred.
WIX-51372-051815C2 base plate interior with inlet holes nicely deburred. Smooth sealing surface.
WIX-51372-051815C2 base plate with silicone ADBV on top.
WIX-51372-051815C2 ADBV on thread end of cartridge filter assembly. Dome end bypass visible.
WIX-51372-051815C2 thread end of cartridge showing metal core and dome end bypass.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Splice is at 0 degrees. The use a green dye on the inside so you can see it. Evenly spaced pleats.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Rotated 90 degrees. Embossed media with even pleat spacing.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Rotated 180 degrees. Embossed media with even pleat spacing.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Rotated 270 degrees. Embossed media with even plat spacing. You can just see the splice on the right.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Dome end bypass valve. Smooth action.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Coil spring compressed everything together. The spring tension on this was more that any of the leaf spring types I have already cut open.
WIX-51372-051815C2 Embossed media
WIX-51372-051815C2 Spiral metal core
Number of pleats: 59 pleats including the splice
Filter cartridge height: 3" to 3 1/16"
2x pleat depth: 1 7/16"
Element height: 2 7/8"
Effective pleat width: 2.875" - 0.22" = 2.655"
Filter area: 1 7/16" x 59 x 2.655" = 225.2"
Number of wide spaces: none
Number of holes in the center tube: 50
Center tube hole diameter: 9/64" fit - 5/32" would not fit
Center tube hole area for 50 holes: 0.777 sq in.
This is likely the Goldilocks of filters. Just right. I think I will start using them.
Links:
Unused CarQuest R85372-A43301
Unused Champ PH820-011514ES1
Unused Motorcraft FL-820S-909031527
Used (Torn) Motorcraft FL-820S-904121217
Used Firestone TF4651-092314ES