WIX Filters · 57xxx · return line

57131 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 57131 is a WIX Filters return-line hydraulic filter element, built with paper media, sized 60 × 100 mm OD × length (ID 18 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 60 × 100 mm
Inside diameter 18 mm
Media Paper
Line type return
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type return line
Media Paper
Rating basis nominal
Outside diameter OD 60 mm
Inside diameter ID 18 mm
Length 100 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element (no baseplate)
Flow direction outside-in
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material Nitrile (NBR)
Manufacturer part no. 57131
Source catalog WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL): WIX Filters online product catalog
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) — WIX Filters online product catalog — accessed 2026-09-26.

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Dimensional drawing

57131 — FILTER ELEMENTWIX Filters · 57xxx · return line · dimensional reference drawingFRONT VIEWTOP VIEW100 mmØ60 mmØ60Ø18 boreTECHNICAL DATAElement typereturn lineMediaPaperSealNitrile (NBR)Outside dia. OD60 mmInside dia. ID18 mmLength100 mmEnd capsopen-ended cartridge element (no baseplate)WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) — WIX Filters online product catalog, accessed 2026-09-26NOTES1. Dimensions in millimetres, nominal values as cited in the source line above; manufacturing tolerances and interface details per the manufacturer data sheet.2. Schematic section derived from catalog data — not a manufacturer drawing. Confirm thread, end caps, seal compound and micron/Beta grade against the original element before ordering.3. ElementRef is an independent reference database; not affiliated with, authorised or endorsed by WIX Filters.ELEMENTREF · 57131DWG NO.ER-57131-DWG-01DATA DATE2026-09-28SCALE1.3:1REV.A
Reference drawing generated from the source values cited on this page — nominal envelope, schematic section, not a manufacturer drawing. The PDF is A3 landscape and vector; the PNG is sized for a WhatsApp preview. Confirm thread, end caps, seal compound and micron/Beta grade against the original element before ordering.

Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter60 mm (2.362 in)
Inside diameter18 mm (0.709 in)
Overall length100 mm (3.937 in)

All 60×100 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ HF6162FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 57131 as an interchange for HF6162. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P106-HDBaldwin FilterspartialBaldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists 57131 (WIX) as replaced by Baldwin P106-HD. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.

Interchange levels: full catalog-confirmed drop-in · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

Full chart: WIX Filters cross reference chart →

How the 57131 model number is decoded

  • 57131WIX hydraulic cartridge element part number.
  • 60 mm OD / 18 mm IDCartridge envelope (outside/inside diameter); no mounting thread.
  • PaperFilter media: Paper.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Mobile and industrial hydraulic return circuits
  • Construction and agricultural equipment
  • Heavy-duty transmission and torque-converter circuits

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Line type is not interchangeable: return-line cartridges are low-collapse executions that typically tolerate roughly 10–20 bar differential, while pressure-line elements are commonly rated 100–210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
  • This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
  • This execution uses nitrile (nbr) seals — verify the compound against the fluid data sheet: standard nitrile (NBR) can fail early in phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature, where fluorocarbon/Viton executions may be required.
  • End-cap geometry and the number/position of O-rings block interchange even when OD and length match — visually compare end caps before fitting, especially with aftermarket cartridges.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the 57131 filter element?
The published envelope is 60 mm OD × 100 mm length with a 18 mm inside diameter (2.362 × 3.937 in × 0.709 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the 57131 filter element?
2 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 57131 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 57131 encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
No. Matching OD and length only proves the cartridge fits the bowl. End-cap style, seal compound, micron/Beta rating, collapse pressure and bypass configuration must also match; the table above tags every equivalent as full, partial or verify for exactly this reason.
How often should a hydraulic filter element be replaced?
Replace at the housing manufacturer’s recommended differential-pressure setting (commonly signalled by a clogging indicator), or on a time-based service interval when no indicator is fitted — never wait for bypass to open continuously, because unfiltered oil then reaches the valves.

Same-envelope elements from other brands

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These 14 catalog element(s) share the 60×100 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

Other models in the 57xxx series

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.