Re: 1941 Packard Oil Filter

Posted by Jim On 2010/9/20 22:43:30

A quick bit of info. on the oil filter element situation. The Wix 51010 is a bigger filter that fits, but comes with the wrong cover gasket. The 51080 is the filter called for by application according to Wix, and has the correct cover gasket, but is considerably smaller.

The 51010 is equivalent to the Fram C3. Both give more filtration with adequate clearance between the sides of the filter and filter housing and are the exact same height. If a replacement gasket is needed, use Wix 15062 in place of the one that comes with the 51010.

I also agree with West and Eric on the merits of the Wix over other filters.

Of course this information is only pertinent to engines equipped with a genuine Packard or exact equivalent replacement filter assembly.