Pronto PO5545EX Engine Oil Filter

Pronto Extended Life Engine Oil Filter PO5545EX

The Pronto Extended Life PO5545EX is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built with synthetic blend media for routine oil service on select Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen applications. It is sized for the listed fitments and uses an NBR gasket for sealing in the filter housing.

Key Features

• Synthetic blend media for engine oil filtration
• Cartridge filter type for housing-style applications
• NBR gasket material with 0.16 in gasket thickness
• Gasket inside diameter: 3.56 in; outside diameter: 3.88 in
• Overall height: 4.31 in
• Outer diameter bottom: 3.26 in; inner diameter bottom: 1.4173 in
• Part number: PO5545EX

Product Details

Pronto Extended Life focuses on extended-service oil filtration for vehicles that use a cartridge filter design. The PO5545EX is a direct replacement for select Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Phaeton, Passat, Golf, Jetta, EuroVan, Audi A8 Quattro, Audi S8, and Audi A8 applications listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Premium Guard PG5545EX and Beck/Arnley 041-8129 for the same application. The PO5545EX part number is also commonly searched alongside OE-style references for these European engine oil filter applications.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a clogged or restricted engine oil filter
• Restoring proper oil filtration during scheduled maintenance
• Addressing oil service needs on cartridge-filter engines
• Supporting clean oil flow in Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen engines
• Matching service parts for extended-life oil filter applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the filter housing style and dimensions before installation. Confirm the vehicle year, engine code notes, and serial-number notes where listed, especially for 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat and 1996 Volkswagen Jetta applications. Compatible fitments include Fits 2008-2011 Porsche Cayenne, N/A; Fits 2004-2006 Porsche Cayenne, N/A; Fits 2004-2011 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A; Fits 2007-2010 Audi Q7, N/A; Fits 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, N/A; Fits 2004-2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, N/A; Fits 2002-2004 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Fits 1997 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Fits 2000-2003 Audi A8 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2001-2003 Audi S8, N/A; Fits 1996-2002 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1997-2002 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 2000 Audi A8, N/A; Fits 1999-2000 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A; Fits 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A; Fits 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 1996 Volkswagen Passat, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Built with synthetic blend media and an NBR sealing gasket, this filter follows the listed dimensional specifications for the confirmed applications. Use the vehicle fitment notes and part number PO5545EX to verify selection before service.