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Jim.UT · 08-01-2025, 07:28 PM

I have this filter element in the crankcase ventilation housing on the left side of the engine. In another thread someone said it needs to be replaced periodically with a Wix 59QKMD or equivalent. I googled that Wix number and came up with zero info or sources. Does anyone know where this filter can be obtained? Or can it be cleaned and reused?

paul2748 · 08-01-2025, 08:44 PM

I have two, new 0ld stock, WIX filters for sale. Email or PM me if interested.

Dutch Vickie · 08-02-2025, 02:06 AM

You can also buy it at Rockauto.
"WIX 42841 Breather Filter"

grtz,

Gene F · 08-03-2025, 04:56 PM

So what is the benefit of changing it? I have replaced mine once, and it seemed like a waste of time.

miker98038 · 08-03-2025, 06:56 PM

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If you keep the oil changed, use modern detergent oil, and drive some miles over 35 or so they don’t clog much. Don’t do that, or drive in cold and humid weather, they’ll be as full of sludge as the rest of the engine. And when they sludge up the engine gets worse faster. That’s where y blocks got the reputation for poor upper oiling. Lack of maintenance.

08-01-2025, 08:44 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,290	Re: 272 Crankcase ventilation filter I have two, new 0ld stock, WIX filters for sale. Email or PM me if interested. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

08-02-2025, 02:06 AM	#3
Dutch Vickie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2025 Posts: 17	Re: 272 Crankcase ventilation filter You can also buy it at Rockauto. "WIX 42841 Breather Filter" grtz,

08-03-2025, 04:56 PM	#4
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: 272 Crankcase ventilation filter So what is the benefit of changing it? I have replaced mine once, and it seemed like a waste of time.

08-03-2025, 06:56 PM	#5
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,625	Re: 272 Crankcase ventilation filter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you keep the oil changed, use modern detergent oil, and drive some miles over 35 or so they don’t clog much. Don’t do that, or drive in cold and humid weather, they’ll be as full of sludge as the rest of the engine. And when they sludge up the engine gets worse faster. That’s where y blocks got the reputation for poor upper oiling. Lack of maintenance.