Donaldson P551005 Oil Filter | Detroit DD13, DD15 & DD16 Cartridge Lube Filter

Donaldson P551005 Oil Filter for Detroit DD13, DD15 & DD16 Engines

The Donaldson P551005 Oil Filter is a premium cartridge-style lube filter engineered to deliver superior engine protection for Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines. Designed with Donaldson's advanced filtration media, the P551005 captures harmful contaminants before they can circulate through the lubrication system, helping extend engine life and protect critical internal components.

Used throughout Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star, and other Detroit-powered heavy-duty trucks, the Donaldson P551005 provides exceptional filtration efficiency, maximum cold-flow performance, and dependable protection under severe operating conditions. Whether you're an owner-operator or fleet manager, maintaining clean oil is one of the most effective ways to reduce engine wear and maximize uptime.

Donaldson rates the P551005 at 99% efficiency at 17 microns and specifically recommends it for Detroit DD13, DD15, and DD16 applications. The filter is designed to keep lubrication systems operating at peak performance while delivering essential engine protection. 

Key Features

• Premium cartridge-style oil filter
• Designed for Detroit DD13, DD15 & DD16 engines
• 99% efficient at 17 microns
• Maximum cold-flow performance
• Heavy-duty filtration media
• Protects bearings, camshafts and turbochargers
• Includes two O-rings for installation
• Helps extend engine service life
• Fleet-proven Donaldson filtration technology

Specifications

• Part Number: P551005
• Brand: Donaldson
• Filter Type: Lube Oil Filter
• Style: Cartridge
• Micron Rating: 17 Micron Absolute
• Efficiency: 99%
• Outer Diameter: 4.76"
• Height: 10.35"
• Includes: Two O-Rings
• Applications: Detroit DD13, DD15 & DD16 Engines

FleetPride lists the P551005 as a cartridge oil filter with a 4.76-inch outer diameter, 10.35-inch height, and 17-micron absolute filtration rating. Donaldson also includes two replacement O-rings with the filter. 

Benefits of Replacing Your Oil Filter

• Protects expensive engine components
• Maintains oil cleanliness
• Reduces abrasive engine wear
• Supports turbocharger longevity
• Helps maximize oil life
• Improves lubrication system performance
• Reduces maintenance costs
• Supports longer engine life

Common Applications

• Detroit DD15 Engines (Pre-2018)
• Detroit DD13 Engines
• Detroit DD16 Engines
• Freightliner Cascadia
• Western Star 4900
• Western Star 5700XE
• Freightliner Coronado
• Vocational Truck Applications
• Regional Haul Fleets
• Long-Haul Owner Operators

Major Cross Reference Numbers

• Fleetguard LF17511
• Fleetguard LF673
• Baldwin P7505
• Baldwin P7405
• Luber-Finer LP5090
• WIX 57209
• WIX 57909
• Hengst E510H07D254
• Hengst E510H06D254
• MANN HU12001Z
• TruckPro DNP551005
• Detroit Diesel A4721800309
• Detroit Diesel A4721840525
• Detroit Diesel A4721840425
• Detroit Diesel A4721800509
• Detroit Diesel A4731800109
• Detroit Diesel A4731800409
• Detroit Diesel A4731800509
• Detroit Diesel A4731800909

The Donaldson P551005 is one of the most widely used cartridge oil filters for Detroit DD15 engines and crosses to numerous Detroit Diesel, Fleetguard, Baldwin, WIX, Hengst, and Luber-Finer part numbers. 

Why Oil Filtration Matters on Detroit DD15 Engines

Detroit DD15 engines are designed for long service intervals and exceptional fuel efficiency, but clean oil remains critical to engine longevity. Contaminants suspended in engine oil can accelerate wear on bearings, camshafts, turbochargers, and valve train components.

Replacing your oil filter at every service interval helps maintain proper oil flow, improve lubrication system performance, and reduce the risk of costly engine repairs.