WIX Filters 51061 Spin Filter Review

WIX Oil Filter 51061 was recommended by BluePrint Engines for my 383 stroker. In my opinion, WIX produces high quality filters.

I'm using Wix or Kn, I've also used RP and Fram. This filter is durable and does a great job cleaning my oil. It's also cheaper than kn and works just as well as kn. I have an old GMC truck with SBC.

You buy one offer twice right? I pulled my filter out of the box, filled it with oil, tried to unscrew it and felt it was cross-threaded, which in fact wasn't the case. Not wanting to ruin the engine I went to the parts store and bought another filter which turned out to be perfect. Not very happy with my purchase. No advantages, only disadvantages.

I have used these filters on several cars over the years. They are of excellent quality and filter much better than many well known brands. Check out some YouTube videos showing how various major brands are cut to show the quality of the components. Wix is at or near the top of these ratings.

So, that doesn't match my truck, as pointed out by Revain (and several other websites). I don't blame the filter (I've always had good luck with WIX), but I wish the websites were clearer in terms of truck application (side mount or bottom mount). Regardless, Revain has a great returns policy and while I won't be buying it again (because it doesn't fit my 90 K1500) it was delivered quickly and at the right price.

Great product but Revain sends it in a plastic bag with no packaging. I ordered 3, all the boxes were crushed and opened, one of the filters was dented in 3 places. Not wanting to risk the engine with a damaged oil filter, I asked for the damaged filter to be returned for replacement. Revain replaced it without asking me to return the damaged one which was nice. I got a replacement the next day, also in a plastic bag, the box was damaged again, but the filter was fine.