Wix 57303 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57303 Cartridge Oil Filter

The WIX 57303 is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built for light-duty passenger vehicles that call for a metal-free lube filter. It supports conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the OE vehicle manufacturer, making it a practical choice for routine service on Ram 700 and Mini Cooper applications.

• Cartridge lube filter with metal-free construction
• Cellulose media for engine oil filtration
• Height: 3.189 in.
• Outer diameter: 2.835 in.
• Inner diameter bottom: 1.26 in.
• Recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals
• Works with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended oil when OE-approved

Filtration Details

WIX part number 57303 uses cellulose filter media in a cartridge format to help capture contaminants during normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction sites, and interstate driving. This filter is specified for OE-recommended service intervals and is a direct service part for select Mini Cooper and Ram 700 models. This part cross-references NAPA Gold Filters 7303 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2015-2017 Ram 700, N/A. Manufacturer OE recommended oil change intervals.
• Fits 2008 Mini Cooper, N/A. Manufacturer OE recommended oil change intervals; original equipment part number 11427512446; factory filled synthetic oil - WIX XP or WIX Premium.
• Fits 2002-2008 Mini Cooper, N/A. Manufacturer OE recommended oil change intervals; factory filled synthetic oil - WIX XP or WIX Premium.

What It Helps Address

• Routine engine oil contamination during scheduled maintenance
• Filtration needs for vehicles using conventional or synthetic-blended oil
• Service intervals for OE-specified oil and filter changes
• Daily driving conditions with frequent starts, stops, and short trips
• Dust and debris exposure from road and worksite driving

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the filter at the manufacturer’s recommended oil change interval and verify the vehicle uses the correct cartridge-style filter before service. Confirm the oil specification required by the OE manufacturer, especially on Mini Cooper applications that were factory filled with synthetic oil. The WIX 57303 is commonly searched as an oil filter for 2002-2008 Mini Cooper and 2015-2017 Ram 700 service.

Quality Assurance

WIX recommends this filter for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles and not to exceed 12 months, when that interval applies to the vehicle. The 57303 is built to WIX filtration standards for light-duty engine service.