Got a free Wix 57148, a filter intended for Harley motorcycles. But specs-wise it is similar to 51348, which is what my 2010 Escape 2.5L calls for. Thread size, physical size, etc. are comparable. Any reason to not use this filter?
Can I use Wix 57148 instead of 51348?
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https://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=1721791
Look at that micron rating... compared to other Wix products.
I'd use it. And, I will go and buy one for my '19 Jetta for a run. Could also make a good compact ATF/PSF filter too.
Look at that micron rating... compared to other Wix products.
I'd use it. And, I will go and buy one for my '19 Jetta for a run. Could also make a good compact ATF/PSF filter too.
Fram's site does as well
Yes, and many specs are similar. But the 51348 is 20 micron while the 57148 is 5 micron?
20μ and 5μ at what respective efficiency? There needs to be a % efficiency at each micron size to make any sense.
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Ask Wix for efficiency.
5 vs 21 for https://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=34462
Can only assume that 'nominal' is the same definition for both.
Low PSI bypass and full synthetic media in a non-XP product is interesting.
5 vs 21 for https://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=34462
Can only assume that 'nominal' is the same definition for both.
Low PSI bypass and full synthetic media in a non-XP product is interesting.
The nominal is confusing. The beta ratios (2/20=6/20) on both translate to 95% at 20 mics, 50% at 6 mics
WIX has defined their beta ratio differently than industry standards, and maybe they do the same with what they call "Nominal" efficiency. If they show the beta to be 95% @ 20 microns, and show the "Nominal" efficiency to be 21 microns, then it could be "Nominal" to them is what most call "Absolute" (98%).
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