WIX 51036XP Heavy Duty Lube Filter: The Ultimate Solution for Heavy-Duty Lubrication Needs Review

I have been using WIX filters for many years. They are a perfect match for the Mobil 1 I use. Specialty media is used instead of plain paper. I have 2 trucks with over 300,000 miles each with no problems and no oil leaks! Plus, they're made in the USA.

I use this oil filter on my 1999 Chevy Suburban with a 5.7 liter V8 Vortec engine. Fits most Chevy 305 and 350 models. Chevy V8 engines are notorious for burning some oil and leaving the oil very dirty after a few thousand miles. I used to change the oil every 3000 miles with a regular oil and stock fuel filter. I now change my oil every 5,000 miles with synthetic oil and these WIX XP oil filters. With synthetic oil, my engine burns less oil between changes. Additionally, the WIX oil filter…

I bought this filter and was a bit skeptical because there was rust on the filter surface on the motor side. Hey, it's Wix Premium, which is why I ended up using it. My conclusion is that this filter was water damaged or flooded and repackaged and retained some of the water in the filter. I changed the oil and filter. Six miles later, my motor oil was as creamy as a vanilla milkshake. The oil coming out of the engine was black. Driven only 6km. Changed again, driven, the oil is normal. It's a…