Wix 57161 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57161 Cartridge Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57161 is a cartridge engine oil filter built for OE-style service intervals and dependable engine protection. It is listed for select Audi Q5, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg applications, including vehicles with manufacturer-recommended oil change schedules.

For drivers searching for an Audi Q7 oil filter, Volkswagen Touareg oil filter, or Audi Q5 cartridge oil filter, this WIX part number 57161 provides a direct replacement option for the listed fitments.

Key Features

• Cartridge-style engine oil filter for metal-free lube filter applications
• Cellulose filter media for routine engine oil filtration
• Built for conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the OE manufacturer
• Recommended for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction sites, and interstate travel
• Designed around OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Dimensions: 7.875 in. height, 1.118 in. inner diameter bottom, 2.804 in. outer diameter bottom, 2.964 in. outer diameter top

Detailed Description

WIX 57161 is an engine oil filter cartridge that supports OE-recommended maintenance on select European vehicles. The cellulose media is intended for standard oil filtration service, while the cartridge format matches applications that use a metal-free filter element. This part cross-references Bosch 0 986 AF0 230 for the same application.

Compatible With 2008 Audi Q7, N/A; 2010 Audi Q5, N/A; 2010 Audi Q7, N/A; 2011-2015 Audi Q7, N/A; 2012 Audi Q5, N/A; 2009-2012 Audi Q7, N/A; and 2009-2012 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A. The WIX 57161 is also listed for OE reference number 057 115 561 M on applicable Audi and Volkswagen models.

What This Oil Filter Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from normal combustion byproducts
• Reduced filtration performance during routine oil change intervals
• Maintenance needs on vehicles using cartridge-style oil filters
• Service requirements for stop-and-go and short-trip driving
• Oil filtration demands in severe-duty driving conditions

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE part number and housing style before installation, especially on Audi Q5, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg applications. Replace the filter at the manufacturer-recommended oil change interval and confirm the correct oil specification for the vehicle. Always inspect the filter housing and sealing surfaces during service.

Quality Assurance

WIX manufactures this cartridge oil filter for OE-style maintenance intervals and application-specific fitment. It is engineered for use within the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended service schedule.