Baldwin B296 oil filter matches

Compare Baldwin B296 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.

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5 compatible options
Specification
Searched filter
Baldwin B296
Reference filter
Reference dimensions for Baldwin B296GasketODGasketIDCanODHeightBypassPSI
WIX 51320Best Match
Dimensional fit profile for WIX 51320
SAFE
Dimensional fit profile for WIX 51051
COMPATIBLE
Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
Dimensional fit profile for Baldwin B222
COMPATIBLE
Closest known dimensional difference: height -17.4 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
Dimensional fit profile for Baldwin B494
COMPATIBLE
Closest known dimensional difference: height -17.4 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
Thread size5/8-185/8-185/8-185/8-185/8-18
Gasket OD71.4 mm71.98 mm71.98 mm72 mm72 mm
Gasket ID62.7 mm62.53 mm62.53 mm61 mm61 mm
Can OD93.7 mm92.96 mm92.96 mm108 mm108 mm
Height98.4 mm96.27 mm110.2 mm81 mm81 mm
Internal bypass valveNoYesYesNoNo
Bypass PSIDNot applicable8 - 118 - 11Not applicableNot applicable
Anti-drainback valveNoYesYesNoNo

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Documented vehicle and equipment fitment

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Non-vehicle applications

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