{"product_id":"wix-spin-on-oil-filter-51085-3-4-16-alternate-length-vw-air-cooled-17-3002-0","title":"Wix 51085 Full-Flow Oil Filter — Spin-On, 3\/4\"-16 Thread, Alternate Size | VW Air-Cooled (17-3002-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWix 51085 Spin-On Oil Filter — 3\/4\"-16 Thread, Alternate Size (17-3002-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWix 51085\u003c\/b\u003e is an alternate-fitment spin-on oil filter that uses the same \u003cb\u003e3\/4\"-16 thread\u003c\/b\u003e as the 51515 but in a different can size — for full-flow conversions where the 51515 length doesn't clear bodywork or shrouding.\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 where the standard 51515 filter doesn't fit (tight-clearance situations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal:\u003c\/b\u003e Any standard automotive application calling for Wix 51085 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.\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\u003eAlternate Can Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Different can size than the 51515 for tight-clearance full-flow installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSame Standard Thread:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/4\"-16 spin-on thread, interchangeable at the mount with the 51515.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnti-Drainback Valve:\u003c\/b\u003e Keeps oil in the filter for faster protection on start-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e~21 Micron Media:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard filtration for street use.\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 51085\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\u003eMedia:\u003c\/b\u003e ~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 17-3002-0 (replaces previous EMPI part 17-2922-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924590654\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use this vs the 51515\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wix 51515 (our 17-2923-0) is the more common filter for VW air-cooled full-flow setups — buy that one if your installation has clearance for it. Choose this 51085 only if the standard filter's length is too tall for your conversion's clearance constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen should I choose the 51085 over the 51515?\u003c\/b\u003e Choose the 51085 only if the standard 51515's length is too tall for your conversion's clearance constraints. Otherwise the 51515 (17-2923-0) is the more common choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it use the same thread as the 51515?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — both use the 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":45031574601843,"sku":"17-3002-0","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/17-3002-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779616918","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/wix-spin-on-oil-filter-51085-3-4-16-alternate-length-vw-air-cooled-17-3002-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}