Help protect your engine through towing, hauling and hard-working miles with the WIX XP oil filter, part number 51060XP, a spin-on lube filter built for extreme driving. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications and fits many vehicles, among them the 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500 5.0L / 5.7L / 6.2L / 6.5L / 7.4L, the 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500 5.0L / 5.7L / 6.2L / 6.5L and the 2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 5.7L.
WIX designed the XP line to get the most from a full synthetic motor oil change. It is rated to exceed OE-recommended change intervals, up to 20,000 miles. As a WIX XP engine oil filter, it threads onto the engine's filter mount and traps contaminants from the oil as it circulates.
- Filtration media: Synthetic-blend media engineered with hybridized synthetic fibers, rated at over 99% dirt-trapping efficiency.
- Anti-drainback valve: A silicone anti-drainback valve designed to help prevent dry starts.
- Sealing: An ethylene acrylic gasket, with solid metal end caps that provide a positive seal.
- Built for demanding use: Suited to frequent towing and hauling of heavy equipment, RVs and boats, and made to handle extreme temperatures, high dust and mountainous terrain.
Specifications: 13/16-16 thread size, 270 PSI burst pressure, 9-11 GPM flow rate, 5.178 in height and 3.66 in top outer diameter. Quantity per application: 1. Country of origin: United States.
It also fits many more Chevrolet and GMC models. Covered engines vary by application and include L6-3.2L, L6-4.1L, L6-4.8L, V8-5.0L, V8-5.7L, V8-6.2L, V8-6.5L, V8-6.6L and V8-7.4L. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list of applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right oil filter for a 2001-2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 5.7L?
Yes. The 51060XP is listed for the 2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the V8-5.7L engine. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full application list.
What thread size does the WIX XP 51060XP use?
It has a 13/16-16 thread size. It is also rated for a 270 PSI burst pressure and a 9-11 GPM flow rate.
How long can this filter stay in service?
WIX rates its XP filters to exceed OE-recommended change intervals, up to 20,000 miles. The line is designed for use with full synthetic motor oil changes.
Does it have an anti-drainback valve?
Yes. It uses a silicone anti-drainback valve that is designed to help prevent dry starts.
Is it suited for towing and heavy use?
WIX lists the XP line as ideal for frequent towing and hauling of heavy equipment, RVs and boats. It is built to withstand extreme temperatures, high dust and mountainous terrain.
