Keep clean, filtered oil circulating through your Mercedes-Benz with the Wix Engine Oil Filter 51145, a metal-free cartridge (element-style) lube filter that installs as a direct-fit replacement for many 1990-2004 Mercedes-Benz applications — including the 1990-1993 300CE (L6-3.0L, L6-3.2L), 1993 300E (L6-2.8L, L6-3.2L), 2001-2002 C200 (L4-2.0L), 1994-1996 C220 (L4-2.2L) and 1998-2004 SLK230 (L4-2.3L). See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
- Traps contaminants: the media is rated at 99% dirt-trapping efficiency to help protect the engine from circulating debris.
- Works with modern oils: Wix lists it as an ideal match for synthetic and high-mileage motor oils, and says it meets or exceeds OE-recommended change intervals.
- Severe-duty ready: intended for stop-and-go traffic, heavy traffic, routine towing and dirty, dusty environments.
- Part specs: about 6.2 in tall with a 2.441 in outer diameter and a 0.925 in bottom inner diameter (top inner diameter closed).
An oil filter's job is mechanical: it strains contaminants out of the oil as it circulates so the engine receives clean, filtered lubrication. If a clogged or restricted filter is behind reduced oil flow, this replaces it. The listed applications each use one filter (Quantity Per Application: 1). Country of origin: United States. Manufacturer part number 51145 · GTIN 00765809511453.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wix 51145?
It's a metal-free cartridge (element-style) engine oil filter that strains contaminants from the oil as it circulates, keeping clean, filtered lubrication moving through the engine.
Which vehicles does it fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for many 1990-2004 Mercedes-Benz models such as the 300CE, C220, C230, E320, S320 and SLK230. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and your engine.
Can I use it with synthetic oil?
Yes—Wix lists the 51145 as an ideal match for synthetic and high-mileage motor oils, and says it meets or exceeds OE-recommended oil-change intervals.
How efficient is the filter media?
Wix rates the media at 99% dirt-trapping efficiency and notes high capacity, so it performs well in stop-and-go traffic, routine towing and dirty, dusty environments.
What are its dimensions?
It measures about 6.2 in tall with a 2.441 in outer diameter and a 0.925 in bottom inner diameter, and the top inner diameter is closed.
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