{"product_id":"wix-full-flow-spin-on-engine-oil-filter-51515-3-4-16-air-cooled-vw-full-flow-17-2923-0","title":"Wix 51515 Full-Flow Oil Filter — Spin-On, 3\/4\"-16 Thread | VW Air-Cooled Full-Flow (17-2923-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWix 51515 Full-Flow Spin-On Oil Filter — 3\/4\"-16 Thread (17-2923-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWix 51515\u003c\/b\u003e is the standard-duty full-flow spin-on oil filter for \u003cb\u003eVW air-cooled engines converted to full-flow oil filtration\u003c\/b\u003e. It uses the standard \u003cb\u003e3\/4\"-16 thread\u003c\/b\u003e, enhanced cellulose media, and an anti-drainback valve, and is a direct fit for full-flow conversion kits built around this widely cross-referenced filter size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Air-Cooled (full-flow conversion):\u003c\/b\u003e Fits Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 engines set up for full-flow oil filtration (sump plate adapter or external mount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard automotive application calling for Wix 51515 or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Wix?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWix has been making filtration products in North Carolina since 1939 and is one of the most widely cross-referenced filter brands in the automotive aftermarket. The 51515 is one of the most common 3\/4\"-16 spin-on filters made and is the default choice for VW air-cooled full-flow conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-Flow Filtration:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard-duty filter for VW air-cooled engines converted to full-flow oil filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnhanced Cellulose Media:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 21 micron filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnti-Drainback Valve:\u003c\/b\u003e Helps keep oil in the filter for faster protection on start-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with full-flow conversion kits using this standard filter size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWix Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 51515\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/4\"-16 (standard automotive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e ~5.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedia:\u003c\/b\u003e Enhanced cellulose, ~21 micron filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnti-Drainback Valve:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBypass Valve Setting:\u003c\/b\u003e ~8-11 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 17-2923-0 (replaces previous EMPI part 17-2920-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924590647\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need a full-flow conversion to use this filter?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the 51515 is for VW air-cooled engines converted to full-flow oil filtration via a sump plate adapter or external mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat thread size is it?\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 3\/4\"-16 automotive spin-on thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it have an anti-drainback valve?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding or servicing your oiling system? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-parts\"\u003eEngine Parts\u003c\/a\u003e, and more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wix\"\u003eWix Filters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031573815411,"sku":"17-2923-0","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-2923-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779616867","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wix-full-flow-spin-on-engine-oil-filter-51515-3-4-16-air-cooled-vw-full-flow-17-2923-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}