Wix 51348 Cut Open

[Arved]

Recently got an oil filter cutter, so I thought I'd share some photos

As Used on my 2007 Mazda MX-5 (Miata).
Installed on 1. November 2015 @ 97,157 miles
Removed on 14. Feruary 2016 @ 102,216 miles
Ran for 5,059 miles with Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5W20 motor oil.

I'm not impressed by the glued filter media splice. Otherwise, this appears to be a very nicely constructed filter.

 

[crazyoildude]

Wix always made good filters i hope they continue making good filters...

 

[JGmazda]

I've always had a great experience with the WIX/NAPA Gold filters. Not sure if that media has a tear or not?

 

[JerryBob]

Looks like a good filter for the money, as long as that seam is completely glued. Hard to tell from the photo. I'll assume it is. Otherwise, it probably would have opened up.

 

[Arved]

Originally Posted By: JerryBob
Certified Filter Cutter - License #F-23567 Expires 12/2019


Well, I'm not a Certified Filter Cutter, but I hope my attempt was suitable.

I didn't note that I had considerable difficulty pulling the filter element from the can. It was a very tight fit. I don't know if the can got pinched by my cutter or what. I didn't have any difficulty disassembling the Motorcraft FL910S filters shown in another thread.

Suggested improvements to my methodology or presentation are welcome.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: Arved
I didn't note that I had considerable difficulty pulling the filter element from the can. It was a very tight fit. I don't know if the can got pinched by my cutter or what.


Yes, the can probably pinched in from the cutter. I've had that happen on a few filters also.