WIX 51342 PREMIUM ENGINE OIL FILTER – SPIN-ON – 3/4-16 THREAD – NEW OLD STOCK – ORIGINAL BOX
Offered for sale is one genuine WIX Filters 51342 Engine Oil Filter in its original WIX retail packaging.
This is a new, unused New Old Stock (NOS) filter that has been stored for an extended period of time. The oil filter itself appears to be in excellent unused condition and shows no signs of ever having been installed on an engine.
The original cardboard box is included and shows noticeable cosmetic wear from age, handling and long-term shelf/storage conditions. Please see the detailed condition section below and review all photographs carefully.
You will receive the exact WIX 51342 oil filter and original box shown in the photographs.
PART INFORMATION
Brand: WIX Filters
Manufacturer: WIX / MANN+HUMMEL
Part Number: 51342
Product Type: Engine Oil Filter
Filter Style: Spin-On / Full-Flow Oil Filter
Thread Size: 3/4-16
Approximate Height: 122.6 mm / 4.83 in
Approximate Outside Diameter: 74.2 mm / 2.92 in
Nominal Micron Rating: 21 micron
Anti-Drainback Valve: Yes
Condition: New Old Stock / Unused / Open Box
Quantity Included: 1 Oil Filter
Packaging: Original WIX Retail Box Included
Country Information Printed on Box: Contents Made in USA
WIX PART NUMBER 51342
The identifying number 51342 is clearly printed on both the original WIX box and the filter itself.
The filter has the WIX logo printed on the black outer housing and a separate yellow identification marking showing:
51342
WIX
Gastonia, NC
This number should be used as the primary reference when confirming compatibility with your vehicle, engine, equipment or existing filter.
Please compare WIX 51342 against the part number currently installed on your vehicle/equipment or against a trusted manufacturer application catalog before purchasing.
FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
According to current WIX catalog information for Part Number 51342, this filter uses the following specifications:
• Spin-on engine oil filter design
• Thread Size: 3/4-16
• Height: approximately 122.6 mm
• Outside Diameter: approximately 74.2 mm
• Nominal filtration rating: approximately 21 micron
• Full-flow design
• Anti-drainback valve equipped
• Designed for engine lubrication/oil filtration applications
These specifications are provided as identification information only. Buyers should independently verify the correct filter for their exact application before purchasing.
CONDITION
This WIX 51342 is being sold as NEW OLD STOCK (NOS) / UNUSED / OPEN BOX.
The filter itself appears to have never been installed or used.
Based on its visible condition, the threaded center opening, mounting/base plate, sealing gasket, outer housing and painted surfaces do not show the typical oil residue, installation marks or wrench/tool wear associated with a previously used oil filter.
The black painted filter body remains clean and glossy with the original WIX branding and identification markings clearly visible.
As with any New Old Stock automotive component that has been stored for an extended period, very minor cosmetic marks from storage or handling may be present.
No evidence of previous engine installation is visible.
ORIGINAL BOX CONDITION – PLEASE READ
The original WIX cardboard box IS INCLUDED, but it is NOT in perfect cosmetic condition.
The packaging shows visible long-term storage and handling wear including:
• Creasing in the cardboard
• Bent areas
• Edge and corner wear
• Small tears/splits in portions of the cardboard
• Surface scuffs and marks
• Deformation around the upper portion of the box
• Open/bent top flap
• General shelf wear consistent with older inventory
The box remains useful for identifying and storing the filter, and the WIX 51342 part number remains clearly visible on the front.
The cosmetic condition of the cardboard packaging does not appear to have affected the filter itself.
Please study all provided photographs carefully if the condition of the original packaging is important to you.
FILTER BODY / EXTERIOR CONDITION
The filter has a black painted metal housing with the WIX logo printed on the side.
The exterior housing appears very clean overall.
The identification label showing 51342 remains clearly readable.
The upper/domed end of the filter carries a visible production/identification code, as photographed.
Minor storage marks may be present due to the age of the item, but there are no obvious major dents, crushing, severe corrosion or other significant physical damage visible in the supplied photographs.
MOUNTING BASE / THREADS / GASKET
The mounting side of the filter is shown clearly in the photographs.
The center threaded mounting opening appears clean and unused.
The filter uses a 3/4-16 threaded mounting connection.
The surrounding inlet openings are visible around the center mounting hole.
The outer rubber sealing gasket is present and seated around the perimeter of the mounting base.
No obvious engine oil residue is visible on the mounting surface.
No obvious signs of the gasket having been compressed against an engine mounting surface are visible.
No obvious installation/tool marks are visible around the mounting base.
Please refer closely to the detailed base photograph for the exact physical condition.
NEW OLD STOCK INFORMATION
This is older inventory and should be considered New Old Stock, rather than recently manufactured retail inventory.
“New Old Stock” means that the item has remained unused but may have been stored for a considerable period of time.
As a result, the packaging may show substantially more wear than would normally be expected from a newly purchased retail-store item.
The age/storage condition of the cardboard packaging is specifically disclosed and photographed so the buyer knows exactly what is being purchased.
FITMENT / APPLICATION
IMPORTANT: PLEASE VERIFY FITMENT BEFORE ORDERING.
Oil filters can share very similar external dimensions while having differences in thread size, bypass pressure, gasket dimensions, flow characteristics and internal construction.
For this reason, please DO NOT purchase based only on appearance or approximate dimensions.
The safest method is to verify that WIX 51342 is specifically listed for your vehicle, engine or equipment.
You may verify compatibility using:
• Your existing filter part number
• WIX application catalog
• Vehicle/equipment manufacturer information
• OEM filter number cross-reference
• Engine manufacturer documentation
• Professional parts catalog
Vehicle compatibility information can vary by year, make, model, engine displacement, engine code and equipment configuration.
Seller does not guarantee fitment based solely on an eBay compatibility chart or general vehicle description.
Buyer is responsible for confirming WIX Part Number 51342 before purchase.
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
WIX is a well-established manufacturer of automotive, commercial, industrial and heavy-duty filtration products.
The original packaging identifies this product as part of the WIX Filters / Affinia family of brands, reflecting the era in which this packaging was produced.
The box also states:
“Contents Made in USA”
and shows WIX information associated with Gastonia, North Carolina.
This is useful in identifying the filter as older WIX inventory in original period packaging.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
You will receive:
• 1 × WIX 51342 Engine Oil Filter
• 1 × Original WIX 51342 Cardboard Retail Box
No oil, tools, adapters, additional filters, installation hardware or other components are included.
Only the items specifically shown in the photographs are included.
PHOTOS / ACTUAL ITEM
The photographs included with this listing show the ACTUAL ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE.
These are not manufacturer stock photographs.
Please use the photos as an important part of the condition description.
Multiple angles have been provided showing:
• Front of original WIX box
• Rear/side of original packaging
• WIX 51342 identification
• Black filter housing
• Manufacturer branding
• Production/identification marking
• Mounting base
• Center threaded opening
• Inlet holes
• Rubber sealing gasket
• Overall cosmetic condition
Please zoom in on all photographs before purchasing.
INSTALLATION
Installation should be performed according to the vehicle or equipment manufacturer's recommended service procedure.
Before installation, confirm the correct:
• Part number
• Thread size
• Gasket dimensions
• Physical clearance
• Application
• Engine requirements
Proper oil-filter installation is important for maintaining oil pressure and preventing leaks.
The sealing surface should be clean and the filter should be installed according to the applicable manufacturer's torque/hand-tightening instructions.
IMPORTANT BUYER NOTICE
This listing is for an older, unused WIX 51342 filter.
The seller is describing the filter based on the visible condition, original packaging and identifying numbers shown in the photographs.
Because this is New Old Stock, buyers should consider the age of the component when deciding whether it is appropriate for their intended application.
Please inspect the photographs and independently verify compatibility before purchasing.
SUMMARY
Brand: WIX Filters
Part Number: 51342
Type: Engine Oil Filter
Design: Spin-On
Thread: 3/4-16
Condition: New Old Stock / Unused / Open Box
Original Box: Yes – box has significant shelf/storage wear
Filter Condition: Excellent unused appearance
Quantity: 1
Actual Item Pictured: Yes
A good replacement option for a buyer specifically searching for WIX 51342, as well as a useful piece of older genuine WIX inventory.
Please verify Part Number 51342 for your application before ordering and review every photograph carefully for exact condition.
Thank you for looking!