Wix 57033 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57033 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57033 cartridge oil filter is built for engine protection with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when those oils are recommended by the OE vehicle manufacturer. It is a metal-free cartridge style filter with cellulose media and a 16 micron rating for routine oil service on select Saturn, Cadillac, and Chevrolet applications.

Compatible With 1999-2005 Saturn L300, LW300, LS2, LW2 and Vue, plus 1999-2003 Cadillac Catera and Chevrolet Astra applications that call for this filter design. The WIX 57033 is also a direct reference point for OE-style maintenance on vehicles serviced at manufacturer oil change intervals.

Key Features

• Cartridge lube filter design with metal-free construction
• Cellulose media for standard engine oil filtration
• 16 micron filtration rating
• 3.110 in. height for the specified housing application
• Bottom inner diameter: 1.100 in.; bottom outer diameter: 2.480 in.
• Closed top configuration
• Built for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction sites, and interstate travel

Detailed Description

WIX Part Number 57033 is a cartridge engine oil filter engineered for OE-recommended oil service intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles and not to exceed 12 months. Its cellulose filter media and 16 micron rating support routine contaminant capture during scheduled maintenance, while the metal-free cartridge style suits applications that specify this format. This part cross-references ACDelco AC 6185 E for the same application.

For fitment-focused searches, this filter is commonly selected for Saturn L300 oil filter replacement, Saturn Vue cartridge oil filter service, and Cadillac Catera engine oil filter maintenance. It also appears in Chevrolet Astra oil filter lookup results where the OE part number 90 536 362 is referenced.

Common Issues This Filter Helps Address

• Routine oil contamination from normal engine wear
• Dust and debris exposure from dirt roads or construction zones
• Frequent stop-and-go driving that increases oil stress
• Short-trip operation that can shorten oil service life
• Scheduled maintenance needs at OE oil change intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the housing style and dimensions before installation, since this is a cartridge filter rather than a spin-on design. Replace the filter during the manufacturer-recommended oil change interval, and confirm the vehicle calls for a closed-top cartridge filter with the listed dimensions. Always follow the OE service procedure for the Saturn, Cadillac, or Chevrolet application being serviced.

Quality Assurance

WIX filters are specified for use within OE vehicle manufacturer oil and filter change intervals and are built for everyday driving as well as severe-service conditions. The WIX 57033 is a direct-fit maintenance part for the listed applications when the vehicle calls for this cartridge filter configuration.