Wix 57173 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57173 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57173 is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built for Toyota and Lexus applications that call for a metal-free lube filter with synthetic media. It supports conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils when those oils are specified by the OE manufacturer, making it a practical choice for routine service on vehicles like the Lexus IS350 and Toyota 4Runner.

Key Features

• Synthetic filter media for dependable oil filtration
• Cartridge lube design with a metal-free style
• Built for light-duty engine service
• Measures 3.235 in. tall with 2.7 in. top and bottom outer diameter
• Inner diameter bottom: 1.1 in.
• Recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Compatible with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the vehicle manufacturer

Detailed Description

WIX Part Number 57173 is engineered as a cartridge oil filter for engines that use a replaceable filter element rather than a spin-on canister. Its synthetic media is designed to provide consistent filtration during normal commuting and severe service conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction zones, and interstate driving. For owners maintaining Lexus IS300, Lexus IS350, Toyota 4Runner, and related Toyota/Lexus platforms, this filter supports OE-recommended service intervals and factory oil specifications.

This part cross-references Toyota OE part numbers such as 04152-YZZA3 and 04152-YZZA5 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty engine oil during scheduled maintenance
• Reduced filtration performance in stop-and-go driving
• Oil contamination from short-trip operation
• Service needs on cartridge-filter Toyota and Lexus engines
• Routine replacement for OE oil change intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine uses a cartridge-style oil filter before ordering. Match the filter to the OE service interval and confirm the vehicle’s oil specification in the owner’s manual. For fitment, this part is listed for applications including Fits 2023-2026 Lexus IS350, N/A; Fits 2023-2025 Lexus IS300, N/A; Fits 2023-2024 Toyota 4Runner, N/A; and Fits 2017-2022 Lexus GX460, N/A. Additional coverage includes many earlier Lexus and Toyota models, so confirm the exact year and engine configuration before service.

Quality Assurance

WIX cartridge oil filters are built for OE-style maintenance on vehicles that require dependable filtration across normal and severe driving conditions. Part Number 57173 is listed across a wide range of Lexus and Toyota applications, including Lexus IS350 and Toyota 4Runner service intervals, and is supported by extensive interchange coverage for cross-reference verification.