Baldwin B1425 vs Premium Guard PG4612: Oil Filter Compatibility

Compare Baldwin B1425 and Premium Guard PG4612 oil filters by compatibility, dimensions, thread size, gasket fit, bypass valve, anti-drainback valve status, and match confidence. Use this comparison as a fitment review, not as an automatic substitution guarantee. Both use a M20x1.5 thread.

Quick verdict

RISKY

Both use a M20x1.5 thread.

  • Thread size is the first hard-fit check for any comparison of spin-on filters.
  • Gasket OD and gasket ID are the most important seal-related dimensions.
  • Height differences can matter for clearance even when thread and gasket fit appear close.
  • Bypass and anti-drainback differences may be important, depending on the application.

Baldwin B1425 and Premium Guard PG4612 specifications

How matching is scored
Specification
Baldwin B1425
Premium Guard PG4612
Thread sizeM20x1.5M20x1.5
Gasket OD64 mm62.74 mm
Gasket ID54.1 mm55.37 mm
Can OD77 mm65.53 mm
Height87.3 mm76.45 mm
Internal bypass valveYesYes
Bypass PSID2017
Anti-drainback valveYesYes

What matters in this specific comparison

Thread size matches: both are M20x1.5.

Gasket OD differs by 1.3 mm (Baldwin B1425: 64 mm, Premium Guard PG4612: 62.74 mm).

Gasket ID differs by 1.3 mm (Baldwin B1425: 54.1 mm, Premium Guard PG4612: 55.37 mm).

Baldwin B1425 is 10.8 mm taller (Baldwin B1425: 87.3 mm, Premium Guard PG4612: 76.45 mm) -- check clearance before substituting.

Can OD differs by 11.5 mm (Baldwin B1425: 77 mm, Premium Guard PG4612: 65.53 mm).

Both open their bypass valve in a comparable range: Baldwin B1425 at 20-20 psi, Premium Guard PG4612 at 17-17 psi -- these ranges do not overlap.

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Before substituting, verify thread fit, gasket sealing dimensions, height clearance, bypass behavior, and anti-drainback requirements for your specific application.