I noticed the aluminum ends (unlike Bosch rubber ends) before installation. It didn't quite fit as well as the Bosch, but I ran the car for a minute; no leaks.

Two days later, I travelled 1/2 mile, and as I was parking, I heard 'gurgling" noises under the car. I was suprised to see oil leaking from the canister/base interface.

Because of the aluminum ends on the WIX oil fiter canister, the O-ring couldn't seal. Problem solved by again using the Bosch oil filter.

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1970 280S M130 engine- good runner
1971 250 M130 engine- #2 rod bearing, gone
1971 280SE (blown engine,parts car)
1977 German 280S W116-only 33 years old

Bosch isn't an OE filter either. Hengst, Mann or Knecht/Mahle are.

Len

Same problem using Wix oil filter for the 1979-83 240D. The rubber ring gasket does not fit tight and the cannister leaks. Never had a problem with Fram oil filters.

Fram !?

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D

the sky is falling


Fram's not a horrible filter imho, but I wont use them.
~Nate

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95 Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)

and what about using Purolater? I am new owner of a 81 240D. other Threads say use Wix and never anything else.

bob 240D 172,000 and 2,000 by me

He might have a valid reason for not using the Wix in this case. I don't know enough about the M130 to answer that.

I've used Wix for years in all my cars/trucks and like them - but then again, I sell them, so I may appear to be a bit biased in your mind.

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

I think you got a defective filter.