Larger Oil Filter (1 Viewer)

[Shacklewhacker]

Just thought I would share that I have been running the WIX 51773 on my 87 FJ60 for a few years now. It is of larger capacity than standard 2F filters. It holds just over a quart.
Not trying to start a discussion about which filter is best, which I consider a bit of a dead end since most manufacturers use the same filter media technologies. Just wanted to share a part number and mfg. for anyone looking for more capacity, and ultimately larger filter surface area.
Benefits are: added oil capacity, greater filtering surface area, and even a bit of cooling since the external surface area of the filter is greater.
Here is a pic of the WIX next to a standard sized K&N for a 2F.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, At least it's another option. Thanks, Mike

 

[John McVicker]

Thanks for the reminder. Got this info several years ago from Jim C. All the same filter:

A) 51773 Wix
B) 1773 Napa
C) 85773 Car Quest

 

[Shacklewhacker]

Thanks for the reminder. Got this info several years ago from Jim C. All the same filter:

A) 51773 Wix
B) 1773 Napa
C) 85773 Car Quest

There is also a CATERPILLAR 7W-2326 if you have a diesel shop nearby.

 

[Shacklewhacker]

In fact, here is a complete cross ref list for the WIX 51773 in case anyone has any particular brand loyalty.

 

[Shacklewhacker]

Duh - forgot the link.
Oil filter cross reference

 

[gregnash]

Nice... Have always seen these but never actually purchased one. Could be worth it for those of us the run ZDDP additive and MMO (or the like) so that way we don't have to replace a full quart for those.

 

[FishTown]

There is also a CATERPILLAR 7W-2326 if you have a diesel shop nearby.

That CAT filter would look sexy under the hood. Awesome seeing the types of vehicles CAT lists as compatible - excavators, tractors, backhoes, industrial loaders. They should add FJ60 to the list .

 

[HemiAlex]

If you're already using the oil like me, why not the filter?

I say that but I just bought 6 of the ROW OEM filters from overseas...

 

[roadstr6]

A) 51773 Wix
B) 1773 Napa
C) 85773 Car Quest

Those three filters are what I use. Whichever one is available at the store I'm in. They are sometimes referred to as the dump truck filters.

 

[Benzo]

Just thought I would share that I have been running the WIX 51773 on my 87 FJ60 for a few years now. It is of larger capacity than standard 2F filters. It holds just over a quart.
Not trying to start a discussion about which filter is best, which I consider a bit of a dead end since most manufacturers use the same filter media technologies. Just wanted to share a part number and mfg. for anyone looking for more capacity, and ultimately larger filter surface area.
Benefits are: added oil capacity, greater filtering surface area, and even a bit of cooling since the external surface area of the filter is greater.
Here is a pic of the WIX next to a standard sized K&N for a 2F.
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cool I'll get one myself..

 

[Shacklewhacker]

A) 51773 Wix
B) 1773 Napa
C) 85773 Car Quest

Those three filters are what I use. Whichever one is available at the store I'm in. They are sometimes referred to as the dump truck filters

Love your handle picture. Evel Knieve crank up bike. Had one of those in the mid 70's as a kid.