Wix 57694 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57694 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57694 cartridge oil filter is built for BMW M5 and BMW M6 applications that call for a metal-free cartridge lube filter. It uses cellulose media and is specified for conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oil when the vehicle manufacturer recommends those oil types.

For BMW M5 and BMW M6 owners maintaining OE oil change intervals, this filter supports routine service in normal driving and harsher conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, construction zones, and interstate use.

Key Features

• Cartridge-style engine oil filter for BMW applications
• Cellulose filter media for routine engine oil filtration
• Metal-free cartridge lube filter style
• Height: 4.311 in.
• Outer diameter: 3.267 in. top and bottom
• Inner diameter bottom: 1.535 in.
• Recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals
• Part number: 57694

Detailed Description

WIX 57694 is an engine oil filter cartridge designed around OE service intervals and factory-style maintenance requirements. It is listed for 2006-2011 BMW M5 and 2006-2011 BMW M6 applications, including 2008 BMW M5 and M6 models with the original equipment part number 11 42 7 840 594 noted in the fitment data. This part cross-references BMW OE numbers 11 42 7 834 734 and 11 42 7 840 594 for the same application.

With cellulose media and a metal-free cartridge design, this filter is suited to drivers who service their BMW M5 or BMW M6 on the manufacturer’s recommended oil change schedule. The WIX 57694 part number is also commonly searched as a replacement oil filter for BMW M5 and BMW M6 maintenance.

What It Helps Address

• Routine engine oil contamination during scheduled maintenance
• Oil filtration needs for BMW M5 and BMW M6 service intervals
• Debris buildup from stop-and-go driving and short-trip use
• Filtration demands from interstate driving and extended operating conditions
• Maintenance replacement for OE-style cartridge oil filter service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s oil filter housing and OE part number before installation. Replace the cartridge during the manufacturer-recommended oil and filter change interval, and confirm the correct oil type for the engine. For BMW M5 and BMW M6 service, follow the factory maintenance procedure and torque specifications listed by the vehicle manufacturer.

• Fits 2006-2007 BMW M5, N/A
• Fits 2008 BMW M5, N/A; Manufacturer OE Recommended Oil Change Intervals; Original Equipment Part Number 11 42 7 840 594
• Fits 2009-2010 BMW M5, N/A
• Fits 2006-2007 BMW M6, N/A
• Fits 2008 BMW M6, N/A; Manufacturer OE Recommended Oil Change Intervals; Original Equipment Part Number 11 42 7 840 594
• Fits 2009-2011 BMW M6, N/A

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 used according to the vehicle manufacturer’s guidance.