Baldwin B494 oil filter matches
Compare Baldwin B494 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. Documented fitment includes 1 vehicle/engine combination across 1 make, including GMC.
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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| Specification | Searched filter Baldwin B494 Reference filter | Baldwin B222Best Match SAFE | COMPATIBLE Closest known dimensional difference: height +17.4 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting. | RISKY Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread size | 5/8-18 | 5/8-18 | 5/8-18 | 5/8-18 |
| Gasket OD | 72 mm | 72 mm | 71.4 mm | 71.98 mm |
| Gasket ID | 61 mm | 61 mm | 62.7 mm | 62.53 mm |
| Can OD | 108 mm | 108 mm | 93.7 mm | 92.96 mm |
| Height | 81 mm | 81 mm | 98.4 mm | 96.27 mm |
| Internal bypass valve | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bypass PSID | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | 8 - 11 |
| Anti-drainback valve | No | No | No | Yes |
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.
GMC (1 vehicle/engine combination)
- Year unknown GMC
Non-vehicle applications
- Equipment applications: Isuzu