Drain/refill oil
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Ok so I literally just changed my oil two days ago and did something minorly stupid... (Uh oh). I bought a Wix filter (#51515) and the can had a dent on it. Well I continue to put it on instead of returning it and just now read on this forum that that was a big "no no". Is it possible to drain the oil into a clean container and to pour that oil back into the engine after I changed the filter, or do I have to do a complete oil change? Also, is the Wix filter #51452 a perfect fit for the XJ? I remember the member, Salad, saying something about wheeling and using that filter over the 51515. Thanks in advance.
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Yup, I wouldn't re-use unless its a bush only truck like mine and you just don't care, just take old filter off, move fast and get the new one on (little bit of fresh oil on the seal) then top up with new fluid.
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I don't use WIX so can't help you much there, what are the differences in the two do you know? If your unsure, just use stock. Sometimes a larger works good on some vehicles, but will drop pressure or not have drain back valves or all sorts of little changes they make, its usually best to stick with stock replacement unless you know what your getting into and have some gauges to monitor if you are not totally sure.
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I don't use WIX so can't help you much there, what are the differences in the two do you know? If your unsure, just use stock. Sometimes a larger works good on some vehicles, but will drop pressure or not have drain back valves or all sorts of little changes they make, its usually best to stick with stock replacement unless you know what your getting into and have some gauges to monitor if you are not totally sure.
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Specs look the same but higher burst pressures so one looks to be stronger.
WIX 51515
Burst Pressure-PSI:290
WIX 51452
Burst Pressure-PSI:415
WIX 51515
Burst Pressure-PSI:290
WIX 51452
Burst Pressure-PSI:415
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This help?
LARGER THAN STOCK (note: most of these can be used on a stock 91+ XJ with the horizontal housing. they are also readily available at most parts stores)
Ford FL-1A
Wix #51515
Napa #1515
Amsoil EaO15 "Nanofilter"
Baldwin B2
Baldwin B2-HPG
Bosch 3500
Denso 150-1004
Donaldson P169071
Donaldson P550008
Fleetguard LF3313
Fleetguard LF3487
K&N HP-3001
Mobil 1 M1-301
Mobil 1 M1-301EP
Motorcraft FL-1A
Purolator PremiumPlus L30001(the one i used in this write up)
MUCH LARGER THAN STOCK (note: these can ONLY be used on renix XJ's with with vertical housing. and these arent as easy to find in stock at most parts stores, though they can order them)
Napa #1773
Wix #51773
Motorcraft FL-299
FL-299 Equivalents
Baldwin BT237
Baldwin BT251
Donaldson P550299
Donaldson P554407
Fleetguard LF697
Purolator PremiumPlus L40017
"GIGANTO" Filter
Napa 1714/Wix 51714
LARGER THAN STOCK (note: most of these can be used on a stock 91+ XJ with the horizontal housing. they are also readily available at most parts stores)
Ford FL-1A
Wix #51515
Napa #1515
Amsoil EaO15 "Nanofilter"
Baldwin B2
Baldwin B2-HPG
Bosch 3500
Denso 150-1004
Donaldson P169071
Donaldson P550008
Fleetguard LF3313
Fleetguard LF3487
K&N HP-3001
Mobil 1 M1-301
Mobil 1 M1-301EP
Motorcraft FL-1A
Purolator PremiumPlus L30001(the one i used in this write up)
MUCH LARGER THAN STOCK (note: these can ONLY be used on renix XJ's with with vertical housing. and these arent as easy to find in stock at most parts stores, though they can order them)
Napa #1773
Wix #51773
Motorcraft FL-299
FL-299 Equivalents
Baldwin BT237
Baldwin BT251
Donaldson P550299
Donaldson P554407
Fleetguard LF697
Purolator PremiumPlus L40017
"GIGANTO" Filter
Napa 1714/Wix 51714
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as stated no need to remove oil but just the filter, and I can't see it being a big deal if the dent isn't something substantial..
a better question is... is kaiser hospital still on gage ave?? I was born there..
a better question is... is kaiser hospital still on gage ave?? I was born there..
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