Wix 57512 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57512 Oil Filter for Mini and Ford Transit

The WIX 57512 cartridge oil filter is built for OE-style service intervals and everyday engine protection in Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper Countryman, Mini Cooper Paceman, and Ford Transit applications. It is designed for use with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

Key Features

• Cartridge-style engine oil filter with metal-free construction
• Cellulose media for dependable oil filtration
• Beta ratio: 2/20=29/50
• Class A, light-duty service design
• Dimensions: 2.716 in. height, 2.519 in. outer diameter, 1.142 in. inner diameter bottom
• Recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months

Product Details

WIX part number 57512 is a cartridge lube filter engineered for vehicles that use a metal-free insert-style oil filter. Its cellulose media supports routine filtration during normal driving and severe service conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction sites, short trips, and interstate travel. For drivers searching for a Mini Cooper oil filter, Mini Cooper Countryman oil filter, Mini Cooper Paceman oil filter, or Ford Transit oil filter, this part matches the OE service approach used by the manufacturer.

This part cross-references BMW 11 42 7 622 446 and Ford 6C1Q-6744-AA for the same application. The WIX 57512 is also listed across multiple aftermarket and OE reference numbers, making it a practical replacement choice when matching the original cartridge filter specification.

What It Helps Address

• Maintains oil filtration during routine maintenance intervals
• Supports engine protection in stop-and-go driving
• Helps manage contamination from dust and road debris
• Serves vehicles that require a cartridge-style, metal-free oil filter
• Matches OE-recommended oil change schedules for listed applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine uses the cartridge filter style and confirm the OE part number before installation. Replace the filter during the manufacturer’s recommended oil service interval and follow the vehicle service manual for torque, sealing, and housing procedures. This filter is listed for 2007-2016 Mini Cooper, 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman, 2013-2016 Mini Cooper Paceman, and 2007-2011 Ford Transit applications.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this filter for OE-recommended maintenance intervals and service conditions specified by the vehicle manufacturer. The cartridge format, cellulose media, and published dimensions provide a direct reference for selecting the correct replacement filter for the listed Mini and Ford applications.