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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
WIX 51049 oil filter matches
Compare WIX 51049 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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22 compatible options
| Specification | Searched filter WIX 51049 Reference filter | WIX 51581Best Match SAFE | COMPATIBLE Candidate adds ADBV | COMPATIBLE Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV | COMPATIBLE Closest known dimensional difference: height -8.9 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread size | 13/16-16 | 13/16-16 | 13/16-16 | 13/16-16 | 13/16-16 |
| Gasket OD | 71.98 mm | 71.98 mm | 71.4 mm | 69 mm | 69.44 mm |
| Gasket ID | 62.53 mm | 62.53 mm | 62.7 mm | 62 mm | 61.72 mm |
| Can OD | 92.96 mm | 92.96 mm | 93.7 mm | 92.96 mm | 74.19 mm |
| Height | 131.5 mm | 131.5 mm | 111.1 mm | 131.5 mm | 122.6 mm |
| Internal bypass valve | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Bypass PSID | Not applicable | 8 - 11 | Not applicable | 8 - 11 | Not applicable |
| Anti-drainback valve | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Other suitable matches
Sorted best-fit first. Dot rating summarizes relative fit without exposing the raw score. How matching is scored.
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Closest known dimensional difference: gasket OD -2.1 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Candidate adds ADBV
1.0/5.0
RISKY15
Candidate adds ADBV
1.0/5.0
RISKY16
Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
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Closest known dimensional difference: height -18.5 mm. Verify application-specific requirements before substituting.
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Candidate adds internal bypass; usually redundant with engine-mounted bypass · Candidate adds ADBV
1.0/5.0
RISKY19
Bypass presence unknown on one or both filters · Candidate adds ADBV
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Bypass presence unknown on one or both filters · Candidate adds ADBV
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Bypass presence unknown on one or both filters · ADBV unknown on one or both filters
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Bypass presence unknown on one or both filters · ADBV unknown on one or both filters
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.
Other (1 vehicle/engine combination)
- 1959-1967 Unspecified vehicle