Baldwin B279 oil filter matches

Compare Baldwin B279 against compatible oil filters from other brands. Review thread size, gasket dimensions, height, valve behavior, and fitment notes before substituting. This is a research tool, not an automatic guarantee of fitment.

Before substituting: verify filter style, thread size or cartridge dimensions, gasket dimensions, height and clearance, bypass behavior, and your engine or equipment requirements.

Best equivalent matches

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60 compatible options
Specification
Searched filter
Baldwin B279
Reference filter
Reference dimensions for Baldwin B279GasketODGasketIDCanODHeightBypassPSI
Baldwin B202Best Match
Dimensional fit profile for Baldwin B202
SAFE
Dimensional fit profile for Baldwin B244
SAFE
Dimensional fit profile for Baldwin B252
SAFE
Dimensional fit profile for Baldwin B253
SAFE
Thread size3/4-163/4-163/4-163/4-163/4-16
Gasket OD71.4 mm71.4 mm71.98 mm71.4 mm71.4 mm
Gasket ID62.7 mm62.7 mm62.53 mm62.7 mm62.7 mm
Can OD93.7 mm93.7 mm93.7 mm93.7 mm93.7 mm
Height135.7 mm136.5 mm136.5 mm138.9 mm138.9 mm
Internal bypass valveYesYesYesYesYes
Bypass PSID2020202020
Anti-drainback valveYesYesYesYesYes

Other suitable matches

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Closest known dimensional difference: height +7.3 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
2.5/5.0
COMPATIBLEView comparison page
37
Closest known dimensional difference: height -38.9 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
1.5/5.0
COMPATIBLEView comparison page
38
Closest known dimensional difference: height -38.9 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
1.5/5.0
COMPATIBLEView comparison page
46
Closest known dimensional difference: height -35.4 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
1.0/5.0
COMPATIBLEView comparison page
55
Closest known dimensional difference: height -16.7 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
1.0/5.0
COMPATIBLEView comparison page
59
Large bypass PSI mismatch: 11 psi
1.0/5.0
RISKY

Documented vehicle and equipment fitment

Fitment data below comes directly from manufacturer catalogs and published cross-reference sources on file for this filter. It is not a substitute for verifying fitment against your specific vehicle or equipment.

Non-vehicle applications

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