OIl Filter

[Goose68]

I run a spin on Wix 51522 on my 84 standard and was looking on line to see if a could buy in bulk. My question is I found 51522 and 51522MP, does anyone know what the difference is. The MP version is a lot cheaper. Thanks again

[Eck]

From my search, my understanding is that the MP just means "Master Pac" (Case) containing a quantity of 12 oil filters.

My first thought was, it meant: Media-Paper (MP).

 

[Zzyzx]

Here is the link to Wix web site that lists all of the 51522 filters they have including the MP and XP

Not sure how much information you can glean but hope it helps.

 

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/InterchangeMultiSearch.aspx?q=51522|51522mp|51522xp&o=me

[Zzyzx]

From my search, my understanding is that the MP just means "Master Pac" (Case) containing a quantity of 12 oil filters.

My first thought was, it meant: Media-Paper (MP).

 

 

I think Eck is correct that the "MP" means Multi-Pack thus the lower price.

[Goose68]

Thanks guys I can buy them for 4.68 delivered to the front door if I buy them in a 12 pack. That's half price

[Guest Jamsie]

only difference i could find is mp is master pack,

http://www.opticatonline.com/part/wix-51522mp-engine-oil-filter

 

http://www.opticatonline.com/part/wix-51522-engine-oil-filter

[cowpuc]

where did you get the adapter for the spin on? any pics/links would be helpful. Good thread Goose, maybe it`should be moved to read only tech once complete info is gathered about how to add spin on if not one already there. spin on to replace canister filter is awesome!! by the way, have u checked with auto zone 4 filters? last i bought were cheap, good quality, came with o-rings and shipped to my door for free.. worth a try, maybe....

[Goose68]

where did you get the adapter for the spin on? any pics/links would be helpful. Good thread Goose, maybe it`should be moved to read only tech once complete info is gathered about how to add spin on if not one already there. spin on to replace canister filter is awesome!! by the way, have u checked with auto zone 4 filters? last i bought were cheap, good quality, came with o-rings and shipped to my door for free.. worth a try, maybe....

 

Hey Puc hope your doing well with hand . I bought the adapter off ebay several years ago. Very easy mod just spin on in place of filter. The guy I bought it from had a Purolator oil filter part# and I cross referenced to the wix. Now its my easiest oil change

[zagger]

If you can post a picture of the installed filter, I'd sure like to see it!

zag

[BlueSky]

I googled oil filter cross reference, fed the number you gave and came up with this chart. I think NAPA filters are wix.

 

http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/Wix/51522

[Patmac6075]

If my understanding is correct, NAPA Gold is made by WIX and is the same as a retail WIX (not WIX XP) filter, NAPA Silver is a WIX "contractor grade" filter. O'Reilly also sells the retail WIX filter and their house brand is the same as the NAPA Silver...ie it's a contractor grade filter made by WIX....FYI, O'Reilly sells their Pro-Tec label only in multi packs of six (again, Pro-Tec is a WIX filter)....most common filters are $19.00 for a six pack. Anyone can sign up for a commercial account at O'Reilly....just tell them you work on cars on the side and you want commercial pricing (some stuff'll have a decent discount and some will be almost the same as retail)...give them a name for your business (Venture Repairs Unlimited?) and tell them you will pay cash and don't have a tax ID number (will be much less paperwork). You can use the commercial website lookup and order parts (much better than the retail), you'll also be given the commercial telephone number...more than likely you'll get an intelligent/experienced person answering your questions. By and large, if you are just looking for the lowest price, Walmart beats them hands down....

Remember, most everything is sold as "Good", "Better", and "Best", at Walmart you're usually getting the "Good" level of quality....at a parts store you'll have the option to upgrade to higher quality stuff, and with almost everything, the "Best" quality level stuff is usually exactly the same as the O.E. manufacturer.

One last thing....if you buy a Pro-Tec filter from RockAuto (or any closeout wholesaler), you'll most likely get a filter made by Fram....O'Reilly switched from Fram to WIX about two years ago.

Edited February 29, 2016 by Patmac6075

[Goose68]

If you can post a picture of the installed filter, I'd sure like to see it!

zag

 

I am sorry I have never figured out how to post pictures on here, but I am going to Brads maintenance day on April the 2nd. I am hoping he can walk me through it lol.

[Yammer Dan]

I got one on " Sugar" Could be another one out there......