Premium Guard PG6288EX Engine Oil Filter

Premium Guard PG6288EX Extended Life Oil Filter

Premium Guard PG6288EX is an engine oil filter built for extended-life service on select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It uses synthetic blend media and a cartridge filter design to support clean oil flow while capturing fine contaminants down to 25 microns.

Key Features

• Synthetic blend media for extended-life oil filtration
• 25 micron rating for fine particle capture
• Cartridge-style filter construction
• NBR gasket material for sealing performance
• 4.03 in. height with 2.550 in. bottom outer diameter
• Fits select Volkswagen Amarok, Vento, Crafter, Crafter Van, Passat, and Audi Q3 Quattro applications

Product Details

The Premium Guard Extended Life line is built for drivers who want a service filter matched to longer maintenance intervals and OE-style cartridge applications. PG6288EX is sized for the listed fitments and uses synthetic blend media to help maintain filtration efficiency as oil circulates through the engine. This part number, PG6288EX, also cross-references Wix 57262 for the same application.

Fitment includes 2015-2023 Volkswagen Amarok, 2018 Volkswagen Vento, 2016-2017 Volkswagen Crafter, 2013-2017 Volkswagen Crafter Van, 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat, and 2013-2014 Audi Q3 Quattro. It also fits 2011 and 2012-2014 Volkswagen Amarok, plus 2014-2016 Volkswagen Vento applications listed for this cartridge filter format.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from normal wear particles
• Reduced filtration performance during extended service intervals
• Oil flow restriction caused by a clogged filter element
• Seal leakage at the filter interface when the gasket is worn or mismatched
• Incorrect filter selection for listed Volkswagen and Audi cartridge applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s engine code and existing filter housing before installation, especially on Volkswagen Amarok, Volkswagen Vento, Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen Crafter Van, Volkswagen Passat, and Audi Q3 Quattro models. Confirm the cartridge dimensions, gasket size, and OE-style housing fitment against the removed filter to ensure proper seating. Replace the filter during routine oil service and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s oil change procedure.

Quality Assurance

Premium Guard’s Extended Life line focuses on cartridge filtration with synthetic blend media and a 25 micron rating for listed applications. PG6288EX is specified for direct fitment on the vehicles shown above and is built to match the dimensional and sealing requirements of those engines.