Wix 57148 5 micron filter 23 k as atf

[Plawan]

I used this on my remote spin on mount that i pluged into the cooler return line for the transmission. Below is a link for the specs. It's not a wix xa though it's built about like one except the efficiency rating is 2/20=6/20

Part Details
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=1721791
It's a very well constructed filter. The media was not easy to tear into.

Used these high temp neodymium button magnets on the face plate between the holes. I took the filter off about 3 or 4 times and cleaned them off. They always looked about like this before cleaning. So they were catching a lot of metal. Also the mounting gasket has no problem resealing multiple times as long as the filter is just installed hand tight each time.

A clean shiny magnet

It was a chore to tear the media from the wire backing.

The shaded lines are where the media caught all the wear at the inside crimps. Seems like a lot of metal? I have never actually flushed this transmission just do drain and fills every 30k for 125k noe. This filter could have easily stayed on for 60k i think.
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[ZeeOSix]

Wire backed media ... WIX spec sheet says it's full synthetic (high glass) media. Looks good.

 

[goodtimes]

Is the wire backing magnetic, to check if is stainless steel?

 

[53' Stude]

Looks great and thank you for posting. Is that just a WIX or XP?

 

[901Memphis]

Interesting that it has the beta ratios for the standard Wix, the first I've seen like this.

 

[Plawan]

Originally Posted By: car51
Looks great and thank you for posting. Is that just a WIX or XP?

No it's a replacement for the 6373-99a. Its made to satisfy those specs.

 

[53' Stude]

Thanks for that info

 

[Plawan]

Originally Posted By: car51
Thanks for that info

sure thing. I actually gave the wrong part number it replaces. Shoulda been 63731-99a.

 

[JiL]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Interesting that it has the beta ratios for the standard Wix, the first I've seen like this.

Yeah, how does that work? Is there a difference or just a fudging of the "Nominal Micron Rating"?

Code:
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20

Nominal Micron Rating: 5

vs. those specifying:

Code:
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20

Nominal Micron Rating: 21

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: JiL
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Interesting that it has the beta ratios for the standard Wix, the first I've seen like this.

Yeah, how does that work? Is there a difference or just a fudging of the "Nominal Micron Rating"?

Code:
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20

Nominal Micron Rating: 5

vs. those specifying:

Code:
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20

Nominal Micron Rating: 21


Good question. "Nominal Micron Rating" (NMR) typically means at 50% efficiency.

Seems like there might be a mis-print on the one showing NMR of 21 microns since the beta ratio says it's 50% @ 6 microns.

 

[Plawan]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: JiL
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Interesting that it has the beta ratios for the standard Wix, the first I've seen like this.

Yeah, how does that work? Is there a difference or just a fudging of the "Nominal Micron Rating"?

Code:
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20

Nominal Micron Rating: 5

vs. those specifying:

Code:
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20

Nominal Micron Rating: 21


Good question. "Nominal Micron Rating" (NMR) typically means at 50% efficiency.

Seems like there might be a mis-print on the one showing NMR of 21 microns since the beta ratio says it's 50% @ 6 microns.


It means the filter was tested to 5 microns. I think it lists the same beta ratio of a typical wix because its at least as good or Better and wix doesn't care about listing ultra fine effiecency numbers as its apparently not what they use as a selling point. They just need to prove it does satisfy Harley Davidsons specs for a 5 micron nominal rating oil filter.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Still doesn't explain the 21 NMR on the one that shows the efficiency to be 50% @ 6 microns by the beta ratio. Inconsistent data.

 

[Plawan]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Still doesn't explain the 21 NMR on the one that shows the efficiency to be 50% @ 6 microns by the beta ratio. Inconsistent data.

I bet you one thing, if it says its 21 or 5 or 10 nominal it is. As I indicated, its apparent to me that wix is only concerned about meeting the required rating for each individual filter for the purpose of satisfying (most likely surpassing)oe specs. If they list a less efficient beta ratio its of no real consequence so long as they don't list that its more efficient than it is.

 

[Plawan]

Originally Posted By: Plawan
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Still doesn't explain the 21 NMR on the one that shows the efficiency to be 50% @ 6 microns by the beta ratio. Inconsistent data.

I bet you one thing, if it says its 21 or 5 or 10 nominal it is. As I indicated, its apparent to me that wix is only concerned about meeting the required rating for each individual filter for the purpose of satisfying (most likely surpassing)oe specs. If they list a less efficient beta ratio its of no real consequence so long as they don't list that its more efficient than it is.
I don't think they care to use the real efficiency ratings as a marketing point.

 

[Garak]

We also should remember that Wix used to show different beta ratios for different filters, and then, at some point, they all magically became the same. Fleet Filter may have the old data available still.

 

[Plawan]

This filter could be used as a shorter however very possibly bbetter alternative to L20195 or ph3600 or others that cross either of those.

 

[JiL]

Originally Posted By: Garak
We also should remember that Wix used to show different beta ratios for different filters, and then, at some point, they all magically became the same. Fleet Filter may have the old data available still.

Sure enough:

Code:
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Beta Ratio: 2/20=13/23

Nominal Micron Rating: 21

 

[Plawan]

Originally Posted By: goodtimes
Is the wire backing magnetic, to check if is stainless steel?


Yes its magnetic

 

[Plawan]

Upon further inspection, Ive found this to be a double layered media. The wire backing is a firm wire mesh that appears to be galvanized.

 

[WellOiled]

I think the confusion on the filtration specs stems from the fact the manufacturer does not list the standard used to make the measurement.

Beta ratios are implied to be multi pass on a completed filter assembly while nominal is usually performed on the media only with a single pass test using low delta P.

Just my thoughts.