Pronto PO4457 Engine Oil Filter

Pronto PO4457 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The Pronto PO4457 is a spin-on engine oil filter built for a wide range of Nissan, INFINITI, Mercury, Subaru, and Volkswagen applications. It uses enhanced cellulose filter media, a 25 micron rating, and an anti-drain back valve to support clean oil flow at startup.

Part of the Pronto Standard Life line, this oil filter is built for everyday service intervals and direct replacement use on vehicles such as the Nissan Maxima, Nissan Pathfinder, and INFINITI Q45.

Key Features

• Enhanced cellulose filter media for routine engine oil filtration
• 25 micron rating for capturing fine contaminants
• Anti-drain back valve helps retain oil in the filter after shutdown
• Spin-on design for common OE-style service applications
• 3/4"-16UNF-2B internal thread size
• NBR gasket with 0.16 in thickness for sealing support
• 4.04 in height and 2.93 in outer diameter bottom
• Burst pressure rated at 218

Standard Life Product Line

Pronto Standard Life filters are positioned for standard replacement service, with core filtration features and fitment coverage across many import and compact vehicle platforms. The PO4457 follows that approach with a conventional spin-on format and application-specific dimensions for direct replacement use.

Detailed Description

The Pronto PO4457 engine oil filter is engineered for vehicles that use the PO4457 application family, including many Nissan 240SX, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Pathfinder, and INFINITI Q45 models. Its enhanced cellulose media balances filtration efficiency with everyday service needs, while the anti-drain back valve helps keep oil in the filter between starts. The 25 micron rating and spin-on construction make it a practical choice for routine maintenance on compatible engines.

This part cross-references ECOGARD X4457 and Baldwin B113 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty engine oil carrying fine wear particles
• Oil drain-back after engine shutdown
• Reduced filtration performance from a worn filter
• Routine oil service on compatible Nissan and INFINITI engines
• Replacement needs for select Subaru Standard and Volkswagen Beetle applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thread size, gasket dimensions, and filter height before installation. Pre-lubricate the gasket with clean engine oil, tighten the filter to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification, and check for leaks after the first engine start. Confirm the application against the vehicle’s engine code or existing filter reference when servicing Nissan Sentra, Nissan Pickup, or Volkswagen Beetle models.

Quality Assurance

Built with enhanced cellulose media, an NBR gasket, and an anti-drain back valve, the Pronto PO4457 is specified for standard replacement service across confirmed applications. Fitment coverage includes 1950-2003 vehicles in the listed applications, with direct coverage for many Nissan, INFINITI, Mercury Villager, Subaru Standard, and Volkswagen Beetle models.

Compatible With: Fits 1984-2003 Nissan Pickup, N/A; Fits 1982-2000 Nissan Sentra, N/A; Fits 1993-1998 Mercury Villager, N/A; Fits 1995-1998 Nissan 200SX, N/A; Fits 1984-1988 Nissan 200SX, N/A; Fits 1989-1998 Nissan 240SX, N/A; Fits 1993-1998 Nissan Quest, N/A; Fits 1993-1997 INFINITI J30, N/A; Fits 1993-1997 Nissan Altima, N/A; Fits 1990-1996 INFINITI Q45, N/A; Fits 1984-1996 Nissan 300ZX, N/A; Fits 1987-1995 Nissan Pathfinder, N/A; Fits 1986-1994 Nissan D21, N/A; Fits 1985-1994 Nissan Maxima, N/A; Fits 1991-1993 Nissan NX, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 INFINITI M30, N/A; Fits 1983-1990 Nissan Pulsar NX, N/A; Fits 1977-1987 Subaru Standard, N/A; Fits 1986 Nissan Samurai, N/A; Fits 1983 Nissan Pulsar, N/A; Fits 1979-1982 Nissan 210, N/A; Fits 1980-1982 Nissan 310, N/A; Fits 1966-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; Fits 1954-1964 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; Fits 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, w/ Oil filter conversion kit; Standard Life; Fits 1950-1953 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, w/ Oil filter conversion kit; Standard Life.