Wix 57203 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57203 Cartridge Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57203 is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built for Mazda, Ford, and Mercury applications that call for an OE-style cartridge lube filter. It uses cellulose media and a 28 micron rating to help capture contaminants during normal commuting and severe-duty driving, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, and interstate use.

Compatible With Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-7, Mazda Tribute, Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Mercury Mariner, and Mercury Milan applications that specify a cartridge oil filter. This part cross-references Purolator PL15505 and FRAM CH9641 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number: 57203
• Cartridge-style engine oil filter for light-duty passenger vehicles
• Cellulose filter media for routine oil filtration
• 28 micron filtration rating
• OE-recommended oil change interval use, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Works with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the vehicle manufacturer
• Metal-free cartridge style construction

Detailed Description

WIX 57203 is engineered for vehicles that use a cartridge lube filter rather than a spin-on design. Its compact dimensions, including a 2.87-inch height and 2.6-inch outer diameter, match the OE cartridge format used across several Mazda, Ford, and Mercury models. The filter media is cellulose, selected for everyday engine oil service where regular maintenance intervals are followed.

For drivers searching for a Mazda 6 oil filter, Ford Escape cartridge oil filter, or Mercury Mariner engine oil filter, the WIX 57203 provides a direct replacement option for the listed applications. It is also a practical choice for Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-7 service when the vehicle calls for this specific cartridge type.

What This Oil Filter Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from normal wear particles
• Routine filtration needs during manufacturer oil change intervals
• Stop-and-go driving that increases oil stress
• Short-trip operation where oil service intervals matter
• Dust and debris exposure from dirt roads or construction areas

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle uses a cartridge-type oil filter before ordering. Match the part number to the OE service specification for your Mazda, Ford, or Mercury application, and follow the manufacturer’s recommended oil change interval. For vehicles factory filled with synthetic oil, use the filter type specified by the OE service schedule.

Fits 2004-2009 Mazda 3, N/A; Fits 2003-2008 Mazda 6, N/A; Fits 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, N/A; Fits 2005-2008 Ford Escape, N/A; Fits 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner, N/A.

Quality Assurance

WIX cartridge oil filters are built for OE-recommended service intervals and are intended for use with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Part number 57203 is listed for multiple OE-style replacement applications, including Mazda 5, Mazda 6, Ford Escape, and Mercury Milan service.