Wix 57462 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57462 Cartridge Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57462 is a cartridge engine oil filter built for Volkswagen and Porsche applications that call for OE-style oil change intervals. It is designed for use with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blend motor oils when specified by the vehicle manufacturer, making it a direct service part for routine maintenance on models such as the Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Passat, CC, Touareg, and Porsche Cayenne.

With a cellulose filter media and metal-free cartridge style, this filter supports clean oil flow while helping capture contaminants during normal driving and severe service conditions. The WIX 57462 is a practical choice for drivers following manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules.

Key Features

• Cartridge-style engine oil filter for OE service intervals
• Cellulose media for standard filtration performance
• Metal-free lube filter design
• Works with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blend oils when specified by the OE manufacturer
• Built for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction zones, and interstate travel
• Dimensions: 4.685 in. height, 3.189 in. outer diameter, 0.669 in. inner diameter bottom, closed top

Detailed Description

WIX part number 57462 is an engine oil filter engineered for vehicles that use a cartridge lube filter layout. Its cellulose media is suited to routine oil service, and the closed-top, metal-free construction matches the needs of many OE filter housings. For fitment-based searches, this filter is commonly referenced for Volkswagen Atlas oil filter replacement, Volkswagen Passat cartridge oil filter service, and Porsche Cayenne engine oil filter maintenance.

This part cross-references FRAM CH11242 and NAPA Gold Filters 7462 for the same application. It also aligns with OE part numbers such as Volkswagen 03H115562 and Porsche 95810722210 in listed applications. The WIX 57462 is used on select 2011-2023 Volkswagen and Porsche models, including the Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Passat, CC, Touareg, and Porsche Cayenne.

What It Helps Address

• Routine oil contamination from normal engine operation
• Maintenance needs during manufacturer oil change intervals
• Filtration demands from stop-and-go driving and short-trip use
• Service requirements for vehicles using cartridge-style oil filters
• Oil filter replacement on select Volkswagen and Porsche engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE oil filter housing style before installation and confirm the vehicle’s recommended oil change interval. This filter is listed for manufacturer OE recommended service schedules, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles and not to exceed 12 months, depending on the vehicle and driving conditions. For fitment, use the exact application listing for your model year; examples include Fits 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, N/A and Fits 2016-2018 Porsche Cayenne, N/A.

Additional listed applications include Fits 2020-2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, N/A and Fits 2014-2017 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A. Always match the filter to the engine and housing specification before service.

Quality Assurance

WIX filters are specified for OE-recommended oil and filter change intervals and are built to support routine engine protection in both normal and severe driving conditions. The WIX 57462 follows the brand’s cartridge filter construction standards for listed Volkswagen and Porsche applications.