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Recently changed the head gasket in my truck. Along with an oil change. My question is about the oil filter, Wix 551011. To me there is no possible why this filter will fit, Is the filter to be that tight? If so how do you put it in to the filter housing, and once in there will it come back out. 

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If you have a canister that takes the sock type filter the Napa / Wix brand can be a very tight fit. I have found that if you roll it on a hard surface, like rolling out dough, it'll get a little thinner. However, if you want to end the struggle go find a Baldwin JC405. They are a much better fit.

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On ‎8‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 12:25 PM, Moparman said:

Recently changed the head gasket in my truck. Along with an oil change. My question is about the oil filter, Wix 551011. To me there is no possible why this filter will fit, Is the filter to be that tight? If so how do you put it in to the filter housing, and once in there will it come back out. 

 

 

Also, you can drop the first "5" in the wix part number.  The actual part number of the Wix is 51011, NAPA will call it a 1011.  It'll lessen the confusion at the counter of your local retailer.  Just an FYI, Good luck!

 

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