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WIX 51970MP Oil Filter Cross Reference
Use this page to compare the WIX 51970MP with potentially compatible oil filters from other brands. Review thread size, gasket dimensions, overall height, and fitment notes before substituting. A cross reference is a research tool, not an automatic guarantee of fitment.
Before substituting: verify filter style, thread size or cartridge dimensions, gasket dimensions, height, clearance, bypass behavior, and application-specific requirements.
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| Specification | Searched filter WIX 51970MP Reference filter | WIX 51970Best Match Score: 73.5 COMPATIBLE Large gasket OD variation · Large gasket ID variation | Score: 73.5 COMPATIBLE Large gasket OD variation · Large gasket ID variation | Score: 69.8 RISKY Large gasket OD variation · Large gasket ID variation | Score: 69.8 RISKY Large gasket OD variation · Large gasket ID variation |
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| Thread size | 11/2-12 | 11/2-12 | 11/2-12 | 11/2-12 | 11/2-12 |
| Gasket OD | 109.7 mm | 109.7 mm | 109.7 mm | 109.7 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Gasket ID | 96.52 mm | 96.52 mm | 97.03 mm | 97.03 mm | 97.03 mm |
| Can OD | 118.4 mm | 118.4 mm | 118.4 mm | 118.4 mm | 118.3 mm |
| Height | 248.8 mm | 248.8 mm | 249 mm | 248.8 mm | 248.3 mm |
| Internal bypass valve | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass PSID | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | 12 - 15 | 13 - 19 |
| Anti-drainback valve | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| ID top | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| ID bottom | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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Large gasket OD variation · Large gasket ID variation
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Large gasket OD variation · Large gasket ID variation
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Frequently asked questions
What replaces WIX 51970MP?
Several oil filter alternatives may be compatible with WIX 51970MP, but you should always verify thread dimensions, gasket sealing dimensions, bypass behavior, anti-drainback valve requirements, and installation clearance before substituting.
How do I confirm a cross reference for WIX 51970MP?
Compare thread size, thread pitch, gasket outside diameter, gasket inside diameter, can height, bypass pressure range, and anti-drainback valve requirements before using a substitute.
Can I use a different-size oil filter instead of WIX 51970MP?
Sometimes, but only if thread compatibility, gasket seating, bypass behavior, and physical clearance are all acceptable for the application.