Baldwin B179 vs Kia Corporation 26300-35505: Oil Filter Compatibility

Compare Baldwin B179 and Kia Corporation 26300-35505 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 B179 and Kia Corporation 26300-35505 specifications

How matching is scored
Specification
Baldwin B179
Kia Corporation 26300-35505
Thread sizeM20x1.5M20x1.5
Gasket OD64 mm63 mm
Gasket ID54.1 mm54 mm
Can OD76.2 mm74 mm
Height72.2 mm86 mm
Internal bypass valveYesYes
Bypass PSID814
Anti-drainback valveYesYes

What matters in this specific comparison

Thread size matches: both are M20x1.5.

Gasket OD differs by 1 mm (Baldwin B179: 64 mm, Kia Corporation 26300-35505: 63 mm).

Gasket ID differs by 0.1 mm (Baldwin B179: 54.1 mm, Kia Corporation 26300-35505: 54 mm).

Kia Corporation 26300-35505 is 13.8 mm taller (Baldwin B179: 72.2 mm, Kia Corporation 26300-35505: 86 mm) -- check clearance before substituting.

Can OD differs by 2.2 mm (Baldwin B179: 76.2 mm, Kia Corporation 26300-35505: 74 mm).

Both open their bypass valve in a comparable range: Baldwin B179 at 8-8 psi, Kia Corporation 26300-35505 at 14-14 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.

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