Wix 51212 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 51212 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 51212 cartridge oil filter is built for engine protection in vehicles that call for a metal-free cartridge design and cellulose media. It is a direct-fit oil filter choice for select Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche applications, including the Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, and Porsche Cayenne.

Use it for routine oil service on engines that follow OEM oil change intervals, including normal commuting and severe driving conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction zones, and interstate driving.

Key Features

• Cartridge-style engine oil filter with a metal-free construction
• Cellulose filter media for everyday engine oil filtration
• Designed for conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the vehicle manufacturer
• Built for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Direct fit for select 1995-2011 Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche applications
• Part number 51212 for easy cross-reference and ordering

Detailed Description

WIX 51212 is a cartridge lube oil filter with a 4.299-inch height, 3.267-inch outer diameter, and 1.485-inch inner diameter at the bottom. The cellulose media supports dependable filtration for engines that require a cartridge filter service part, while the metal-free style matches applications that specify this design. For drivers maintaining a Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, or Porsche Cayenne, this filter supports factory-recommended service intervals and OE-style maintenance requirements. This part cross-references ACDelco PF2193 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from normal wear particles
• Reduced filtration performance during stop-and-go driving
• Service needs for vehicles using cartridge-style oil filters
• Maintenance on engines running conventional or synthetic-blended oil
• Oil change service for Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, and Porsche Cayenne applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the filter during scheduled oil service and follow the OE manufacturer’s recommended oil change interval. Confirm the cartridge housing and sealing surfaces are clean before installation, and verify the engine calls for the WIX 51212 style filter before ordering. For fitment, this part fits 2011 Porsche Cayenne, N/A; fits 2004-2011 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A; and fits 2010 Audi Q7, N/A.

Quality Assurance

WIX recommends this filter for OEM oil and filter change intervals and for use in both normal and severe driving conditions. The design is intended to meet the service demands of factory-maintained Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche engines within the manufacturer’s specified maintenance schedule.