My Mazda protege 1.8L engine uses the WIX 51365. When I picked this filter up at the parts store, I could not belive how small it was. I looks like a motorcycle filter.
Anyway, I have done a bit of research looking for a bigger filter that meets the same specs, and I came across the WIX 51356. It looks to be the exact same filter except it its about 1" longer. Is there any reason not to use the longer filter? There is no clearance issues with my engine/filter. The filter is on the back side of the engine and does not come close to hitting anything. Is there any good reason to use the smaller filter?
Part Number: 51365
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 2.577
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=15/22
Burst Pressure-PSI: 300
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233
Part Number: 51356
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.402
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/19
Burst Pressure-PSI: 363
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233
Anyway, I have done a bit of research looking for a bigger filter that meets the same specs, and I came across the WIX 51356. It looks to be the exact same filter except it its about 1" longer. Is there any reason not to use the longer filter? There is no clearance issues with my engine/filter. The filter is on the back side of the engine and does not come close to hitting anything. Is there any good reason to use the smaller filter?
Part Number: 51365
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 2.577
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=15/22
Burst Pressure-PSI: 300
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233
Part Number: 51356
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.402
Outer Diameter Top: 2.685
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/19
Burst Pressure-PSI: 363
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.475 2.173 0.233