Filters

[Robert K.]

I did a search using the name "Wix" on the TDB but received no hits - does anyone have any experience with these filters (air / gas / oil, etc.)? Has anyone used them on their "drivers"? Specifically interested in the L71 application. I looked at the Wix website and didn't see a specific application for the L71 (tri-carb) set-up. Am I looking at this correctly?

[Edward J.]

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Bob, My shop uses Wix filters and they are top of the line.

[Dick W.]

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Robert, the L-71 did not use a special filter rather used the same filter as other options. 1967 Wix # 51143 1968-1969 Wix # 51069. They are good filters, have used them in a fleet environment for many years with NO problems. Others here may have favorites also. You do not need to buy the specialty high dollar filters that are hawked all over the internet. Wix, Purolator, and one or two more manufacturers are USA made. I know Wix is US made, the plant is about 60 miles from me. Another good filter that you very seldom hear about is Fleetgard, also made in the US.

[Keith B.]

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I like the wix oil filters for the canister due to them having a metal base

[Duke W.]

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Wix is okay, but my preference is:

http://www.baldwinfilter.com/

Duke

[Joe C.]

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Wix is okay, but my preference is:

http://www.baldwinfilter.com/

Duke

Baldwin filters are no longer all made in the USA.

Last week I special ordered a Baldwin air filter for the 1966-67 drop base air cleaner that I use for my '65. The new filter is noticeably lighter in weight than the 18 month old filter that it replaces. Examination revealed that the rubber is molded in a different config, the Baldwin part number is no longer embossed into the rubber seal surface, and it is embossed: "Hecho en Mexico" rather than "Made in USA". The paper folds are not nearly as tight as the old one, and it can be easily crushed vertically with your hands, where the old one can be sat upon with no damage.

[Paul J.]

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Baldwin filters are no longer all made in the USA.

Last week I special ordered a Baldwin air filter for the 1966-67 drop base air cleaner that I use for my '65. The new filter is noticeably lighter in weight than the 18 month old filter that it replaces. Examination revealed that the rubber is molded in a different config, the Baldwin part number is no longer embossed into the rubber seal surface, and it is embossed: "Hecho en Mexico" rather than "Made in USA". The paper folds are not nearly as tight as the old one, and it can be easily crushed vertically with your hands, where the old one can be sat upon with no damage.

Baldwin has been owed by Clarcor Group for some time. I believe that Clarcor might be British. They also own Hastings Filters, Clark Filters, and the industrial filter divisions of Purolator. I had understood that Clarcor had left Baldwin pretty much alone in the past, allowing them to continue to manufacture thier products on-shore. Apparently this has changed.

[Paul J.]

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...Wix, Purolator, and one or two more manufacturers are USA made. I know Wix is US made, the plant is about 60 miles from me. Another good filter that you very seldom hear about is Fleetgard, also made in the US.

It's been a while since I checked, but some Purolator filters used to be made in Fayetteville. This plant also makes Pennzoil, Motorcraft, Lee, and some others all on the same line. They are the same filters.

[Dick W.]

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Baldwin has been owed by Clarcor Group for some time. I believe that Clarcor might be British. They also own Hastings Filters, Clark Filters, and the industrial filter divisions of Purolator. I had understood that Clarcor had left Baldwin pretty much alone in the past, allowing them to continue to manufacture thier products on-shore. Apparently this has changed.

Hastings used to be one of the best filters on the market. Their depth media would filter soot and other contaminants the best of any manufacturer.

[John D.]

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AC-Delco for me thank you..

[Joe L.]

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AC-Delco for me thank you..

John-----


Also, AC-Delco has "resurrected" their line of synthetic media "Ultraguard" filters.

[Jeff P.]

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I examine my used oil filters before I trash them. I've never had a problem with Wix oil filters. "66 L79.

[Dick W.]

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I believe if you could do a comparison by oil sampling of like vehicles, you would see very little, if any difference in filters today. Premium filters from major manufacturers, not the cheap line that are offered by the major parts houses, or the off brand, no name elcrapo filters. Been there, done that before in a fleet setting. If you read my prior posts the filters I named came out on the top of the heap, a couple of names came out sub par. Will not divulge the names, don't want to get into a ******* contest with members here.

[Robert K.]

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Great string of messages - thanks to all. One last question - I didn't see on the WIX website a application for the air filter for the tri carb set-up (triangular shaped air cleaner......) Am I missing it?

'Thanks,

[Joe L.]

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Great string of messages - thanks to all. One last question - I didn't see on the WIX website a application for the air filter for the tri carb set-up (triangular shaped air cleaner......) Am I missing it?

'Thanks,

Robert-----


I don't think so. I HIGHLY doubt that WIX offers this filter now, or most likely, ever. This filter had extremely limited application to begin with and the last car that used it was built 43 years ago. Even the GM/Delco filter, GM #6423688, is now discontinued.