Wix 57526 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57526 Cartridge Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57526 is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built for light-duty passenger vehicles that call for OE-recommended oil change intervals. It uses cellulose media and a 17-micron rating to help capture fine contaminants while supporting normal and severe driving conditions.

Compatible With Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen applications including Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Volkswagen Routan.

Key Features

• Cartridge lube filter with a metal-free style
• Cellulose filter media for routine engine oil filtration
• 17-micron filtration rating
• 5.413 in. height with 2.051 in. top and bottom outer diameter
• Designed for conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when specified by the OE vehicle manufacturer
• Built for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months

Detailed Description

WIX part number 57526 is an engine oil filter for vehicles that use a cartridge-format filter element. Its cellulose media is engineered to support dependable oil filtration in everyday driving, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction sites, and interstate use. The filter dimensions and cartridge construction make it a direct-service option for applications such as Chrysler 200 and 300, Dodge Avenger, Charger, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Ram 1500 and C/V, and Volkswagen Routan.

This part cross-references FRAM CH10955 and Purolator L36135 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from normal wear particles
• Reduced filtration performance during frequent stop-and-go driving
• Service intervals that follow OE maintenance schedules
• Oil filtration needs for vehicles using cartridge-style filter housings
• Routine maintenance on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Volkswagen models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s oil filter housing style before ordering. Replace the cartridge filter during the manufacturer-recommended oil service interval, and confirm the correct oil type for the engine before refilling. For fitment-specific service, this filter is listed for 2011-2013 Chrysler 200, 2011-2013 Chrysler Town & Country, 2012-2013 Chrysler 300, 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger, 2011-2013 Dodge Durango, 2012-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2011-2012 Volkswagen Routan, among other listed applications.

Quality Assurance

WIX cartridge oil filters are specified for OE maintenance intervals and are built to support engine protection across normal and severe driving conditions. Part number 57526 is listed with broad interchange coverage and application-specific fitment for multiple late-model vehicles.