[BBob]

They list the part number as Wix 51356 which is the exact same number as the regular Wix filter so I'm going to go out on a limb and say they are the same thing. They added the word "Filtron" to make it sound fancier or better but it's the same thing.

 

[BBob]

having looked at the filtron website i think there are a different company manufacturing the Wix 51356 alternative. I have therefore purchased the original Wix to be on the safe side. Cheers All

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I wonder if the Filtron in the UK is the XP Wix in the USA...

Maybe there was some kind of patented name issue so they had to call it something else. If this is the case then the Filtron Wix would need to be used with synthetic oil just like the XP filters.

I agree; stick with the original Wix. The Filtron may be too restrictive for semi-synth oil.

 

[BBob]

Thank you for the link. A 12 pack comes to $75.97 with shipping to my zip code. The same 12 pack on Amazon Prime is $92.28 delivered.

Careful; that's the wrong part number. The last two numbers are reversed. The correct link for these 12 filters is below.

WIX 51356 Case of 12

The good news is those will still work. They are a match with the 51356 filters.

https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/Wix/51356

Not sure what the difference is. Probably not much if any.

 

[BBob]

Am I hearing correct?
Synthetic, semi- synthetic, and mineral oils
need different types of oil filters???
Do we have any solid evidence on that?
if do please post links...

Search engines are your friend.

WIX® Filters Launches New XP Line of High Premium Oil Filters

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

XP Scientifically Designed to Maximize Synthetic Oil Performance,

WIX® Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, has launched a new XP line of high premium oil filters engineered to withstand the toughest of driving conditions and scientifically designed to maximize the performance of synthetic motor oils.

WIX Filters - New Article