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Old 02-22-2017, 02:29 PM
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Default Anyone familiar with the Wix brand fuel filter?

I'm looking to replace the fuel filter on my C5. Wix makes good quality products, IMO, and their fuel filter (part # 33737) is about half the price of the corresponding AC Delco (part # GF822). However, I note that the AC specifically mentions that it contains an integrated fuel pressure regulator; I would assume that this is something that is needed on our cars. I can find no information as to whether the Wix has a similar regulator. If it doesn't, that could explain the disparity of price, but on the other hand, the AC may simply be overpriced .
So does anyone have some specific knowledge regarding the Wix filter and whether it contains this pressure regulator?
TIA

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Old 02-22-2017, 02:40 PM
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Yes they are very good, yes they have a built in integrated fuel pressure regulator

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/W...n/?prefilter=0
Old 02-22-2017, 03:17 PM
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Yes they are very good, yes they have a built in integrated fuel pressure regulator
I use WIX fuel filters in a variety of vehicles and tractors.
Old 02-23-2017, 12:48 PM
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Buy the WIX and save your money.
Old 02-24-2017, 12:08 AM
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I've always used the Wix Fuel Filter in my 2000. It's been changed
several time over the last 16 years. Go For the Wix
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Thanks everyone
Old 02-24-2017, 01:10 AM
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Yes WIX is a great brand....been using their products on our VW GLI's and GTI's for 10+ years instead over overpriced oem VW parts.
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Is this car in Minnesota? I know of a car exactly like this, but I didn't know it was for sale. It wouldn't surprise me, because the owner seldom drives it. If it's the same car it would be easy for me to check it out for you.

woops wrong thread-sorry

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Old 06-21-2017, 06:54 PM
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Good filters with all the filter specification details on their website. NAPA Gold are Wix filters - they even use the almost the exact same numbering system.

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