Wix 57997 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57997 Oil Filter for BMW M3

The WIX 57997 is a cartridge engine oil filter built for BMW M3 applications from 2008 through 2013. It is specified for conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blend motor oils when those oils are recommended by the OE vehicle manufacturer, and it supports normal as well as severe driving conditions.

Key Features

• Cartridge-style engine oil filter for BMW M3 service
• Cellulose filter media for engine oil filtration
• Metal-free cartridge lube filter style
• Dimensions: 4.311 in. height, 3.267 in. outer diameter, 1.166 in. inner diameter bottom
• Built for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Compatible with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blend oils when OE-approved

Detailed Description

WIX 57997 is an engine oil filter cartridge designed around OE service requirements for the BMW M3. The cellulose media supports routine oil filtration during everyday driving, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, interstate use, dirt roads, and construction-site conditions. For BMW M3 owners looking for a direct-service oil filter, this part number is a practical match for 2008-2013 BMW M3 applications, including the 2008 BMW M3 with OE part number 11427837997.

This part cross-references BMW 11427837997 and FRAM CH11018 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from normal wear particles
• Reduced filtration performance during extended service intervals
• Routine maintenance needs on BMW M3 oil changes
• Service demands from stop-and-go driving and short-trip use
• Oil filtration requirements for OE-specified maintenance schedules

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the cartridge dimensions and OE part number before installation. Replace the filter during the scheduled oil service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended oil type and change interval for your BMW M3. Confirm the housing and sealing surfaces are clean before reassembly.

Fits 2008 BMW M3, N/A. Fits 2009-2013 BMW M3, N/A.

Quality Assurance

WIX cartridge oil filters are built for OE-recommended maintenance intervals and are intended for use in normal and severe driving conditions when the vehicle manufacturer specifies the oil type and service schedule.