Wix 24945 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 24945 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 24945 engine oil filter is a cartridge-style lube filter built for dependable oil filtration in light-duty applications. It uses cellulose media and a metal canister design to help maintain clean oil flow in vehicles that call for this style of filter, including BMW applications that use WIX 24945 cross-reference part numbers.

For BMW oil filter service, this cartridge filter is built to support OEM-style oil change intervals and consistent protection in normal and severe driving conditions. The WIX 24945 is also cross-referenced by NAPA Gold 4945 and FRAM CH6060 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number: 24945
• Brand: Wix
• Engine oil filter for light-duty service
• Cartridge lube metal canister style
• Cellulose filter media
• Height: 4.606 in.
• Outer diameter top and bottom: 1.634 in.
• Inner diameter bottom: 0.575 in.
• Built for conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils
• Recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals

Detailed Description

The WIX 24945 is an engine oil filter designed around a cartridge lube metal canister construction with cellulose media for routine oil filtration. Its dimensions and sealing-focused design support leak-resistant service, while the corrosion-resistant canister, center tube, and end caps help the filter hold up under demanding operating conditions. This makes it a practical choice for BMW oil filter maintenance where the vehicle calls for this filter format.

WIX specifies this filter for use with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils, following the OE vehicle manufacturer’s guidance. It is intended for normal and severe driving patterns such as stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction sites, short trips, and interstate travel. If you are searching for a BMW oil filter 24945 replacement or a WIX 24945 cartridge oil filter for BMW service, this part matches the application family used by several OE and aftermarket cross-references.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty engine oil that can reduce lubrication quality
• Routine oil service needs for BMW and other listed cross-reference applications
• Wear from extended driving in stop-and-go traffic
• Filtration demands from short-trip and severe-duty driving
• Leak concerns related to worn or aging oil filter components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s oil filter housing style and OE part number before installation. Replace the filter during scheduled oil service and follow the manufacturer’s recommended oil change interval for the vehicle. For BMW applications, confirm that the engine calls for a cartridge-style oil filter with the dimensions listed for WIX 24945.

Use clean engine oil on sealing surfaces as directed by the vehicle service procedure, and inspect the housing and cap for debris before reassembly. This part is commonly searched as a BMW oil filter replacement, so matching the OE specification is important for proper service.

Quality Assurance

WIX positions this filter for OEM oil and filter change intervals and builds it with corrosion-resistant structural components and superior sealing materials to support long-lasting service. The design focus is on consistent filtration performance and leak-resistant operation under a range of driving conditions.