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Silver spin-on oil filter with transparent housing and black base

Baldwin Filters

Baldwin Filters B975 HVAC Control

SKU CH-KE6W-8R0VQ

A spin-on full-flow oil filter with a 23 micron rating and integrated bypass and anti-drainback valves for heavy-duty equipment

  • Product colorTransparent
  • Full-flow design keeps oil circulating cleanly
  • 23 micron rating traps fine contaminants effectively
  • Built-in 8 psid bypass valve maintains flow under pressure
  • Anti-drainback valve prevents dry starts after shutdown
  • Fits Volvo, Thermo King and other heavy-duty applications

Product identity

The Baldwin Filters B975 is a full-flow spin-on oil filter designed for heavy-duty equipment and commercial vehicles. It targets fleet operators and technicians who service Akerman, Broyt, Thermo King or Volvo platforms.

Compatibility check

Verify the thread size 1-12 and the 23 micron rating match the engine specification. Confirm the 7-1/8 inch height and 3-11/16 inch diameter fit the available housing clearance. Ensure the bypass valve setting of 8 psid is approved for the application.

Build and daily use

The transparent housing allows visual inspection of element condition without removal. An anti-drainback valve keeps oil in the filter after shutdown for faster pressure rise on restart. The spin-on design enables quick changes with standard hand tools during routine service intervals.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 1,762 comparable items (median $45.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBALDWIN FILTERS
Product colorTransparent

Questions about this item

Does the B975 oil filter come with any installation hardware or gaskets, or must those be purchased separately?

The filter includes an 8 psid bypass valve and an anti-drainback valve built into the spin-on canister, so no separate valves are needed; a fresh mounting gasket is moulded onto the filter itself.

The specs list a 23 micron rating and 1-12 thread size — how do I know this is the right version for my Thermo King unit?

Match the 1-12 thread and the 7-1/8 inch height to the original equipment number; the 23 micron full-flow rating is the standard specification Baldwin assigns to the B975 for the listed Akerman, Broyt, Thermo King and Volvo applications.

What does the 23 micron rating actually mean for engine protection once the filter is installed?

It means the media traps particles 23 microns and larger while maintaining full oil flow; the integrated 8 psid bypass valve opens only if the element clogs, ensuring continuous lubrication under all conditions.

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