Donaldson P551005 | Detroit DD13/DD15/DD16 Oil Filter

Donaldson P551005 | Detroit DD13/DD15/DD16 Oil Filter

The Donaldson P551005 Oil Filter is a heavy-duty cartridge-style lube filter designed for Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines. Built for demanding on-road and commercial diesel applications, the P551005 helps remove fine contaminants from engine oil to support clean oil circulation and protect critical engine components.

The P551005 features a 4.76-inch outside diameter, 2.09-inch inside diameter, and 10.35-inch length. Donaldson lists the filter at 17 microns efficiency at 50%, while FleetPride lists the filter at 99% efficiency at 17 microns. Always use the manufacturer's published test standard when comparing filtration ratings.

Donaldson P551005 Features

• Heavy-duty Donaldson lube filter
• Cartridge-style oil filter element
• Designed for Detroit DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines
• 4.76-inch outside diameter
• 2.09-inch inside diameter
• 10.35-inch overall length
• 17-micron filtration rating
• Designed for demanding diesel engine lubrication systems
• Helps capture contaminants circulating through engine oil
• Helps maintain clean oil flow to critical engine components
• Direct replacement for multiple Detroit Diesel and aftermarket filter numbers

Detroit DD13, DD15 & DD16 Oil Filter

The Donaldson P551005 is listed for the Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15, and DD16 engine family. Donaldson's on-road truck filtration guide specifically lists P551005 as the lube cartridge for these Detroit engines. The filter is used in the engine's enclosed oil filtration housing rather than as a conventional spin-on filter.

Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Filtration

Engine oil carries contaminants produced during normal diesel engine operation. The oil filter captures particulate contamination before the oil continues through the engine lubrication system. Maintaining the correct filter and replacing it at the recommended service interval helps support proper engine lubrication and component protection.

The Donaldson P551005 is built as a heavy-duty cartridge element for commercial diesel applications where reliable oil filtration is essential.

Donaldson P551005 Specifications

Cross-Reference Part Numbers

The Donaldson P551005 replaces or cross-references multiple OEM and aftermarket oil filter numbers, including:

• Detroit Diesel A4721800109
• Detroit Diesel A4721800309
• Detroit Diesel A4721800509
• Detroit Diesel A4721840225
• Detroit Diesel A4721840525
• Detroit Diesel A4721843225
• Detroit Diesel A4731800109
• Detroit Diesel A4731800409
• Fleetguard LF17511
• Fleetguard LF17474
• Baldwin P7505
• Baldwin P7405
• WIX 57909
• WIX 57209
• Luber-Finer LP5090
• FRAM CH10797
• Hengst E510H07D254
• MANN-HUMMEL HU12001Z
• MAHLE OX832D
• NAPA 7209

Applications

• Detroit DD13
• Detroit DD15
• Detroit DD16
• Freightliner Cascadia
• Freightliner 114SD
• Freightliner 122SD
• Freightliner Columbia
• Freightliner Coronado
• Freightliner Century Class
• Freightliner M2 112
• Western Star applications
• Other applications using the specified Detroit oil filter housing

Important Fitment Note

Oil filter applications can vary by engine model, model year, oil filter housing, and OEM part-number supersession. Always verify the existing filter number and engine configuration before ordering. The Donaldson P551005 is specifically associated with the Detroit DD13/DD15/DD16 platform, but the exact OEM filter number should be confirmed for the vehicle being serviced.

Always follow the engine manufacturer's recommended oil and filter service interval.