WIX Filters · 57xxx · return line

57663 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The 57663 is a WIX Filters return-line hydraulic filter element, built with wire/glass media, sized 152 × 647 mm OD × length. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 152 × 647 mm
Media Wire/Glass
Line type return
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type return line
Media Wire/Glass
Rating basis nominal
Outside diameter OD 152 mm
Length 647 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element (no baseplate)
Flow direction outside-in
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Seal material Nitrile (NBR)
Manufacturer part no. 57663
Source catalog WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL): WIX Filters online product catalog
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) — WIX Filters online product catalog — accessed 2026-09-26.

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Dimensional drawing

57663 — FILTER ELEMENTWIX Filters · 57xxx · return line · dimensional reference drawingFRONT VIEWTOP VIEW647 mmØ152 mmØ152bore / connection not publishedTECHNICAL DATAElement typereturn lineMediaWire/GlassSealNitrile (NBR)Outside dia. OD152 mmLength647 mmEnd capsopen-ended cartridge element (no baseplate)WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) — WIX Filters online product catalog, accessed 2026-09-26NOTES1. Dimensions in millimetres, nominal values as cited in the source line above; manufacturing tolerances and interface details per the manufacturer data sheet.2. Schematic section derived from catalog data — not a manufacturer drawing. Confirm thread, end caps, seal compound and micron/Beta grade against the original element before ordering.3. ElementRef is an independent reference database; not affiliated with, authorised or endorsed by WIX Filters.ELEMENTREF · 57663DWG NO.ER-57663-DWG-01DATA DATE2026-09-28SCALE1:3.8REV.A
Reference drawing generated from the source values cited on this page — nominal envelope, schematic section, not a manufacturer drawing. The PDF is A3 landscape and vector; the PNG is sized for a WhatsApp preview. Confirm thread, end caps, seal compound and micron/Beta grade against the original element before ordering.

Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter152 mm (5.984 in)
Overall length647 mm (25.472 in)

All 152×647 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ WG648FiltrecfullFiltrec's official Cross Navigator maps DANA 57663 to FILTREC WG648 as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade.
↔ HF7833FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 57663 as an interchange for HF7833. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.

Interchange levels: full catalog-confirmed drop-in · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

Full chart: WIX Filters cross reference chart →

How the 57663 model number is decoded

  • 57663WIX hydraulic cartridge element part number.
  • 152 mm OD / undefined mm IDCartridge envelope (outside/inside diameter); no mounting thread.
  • Wire/GlassFilter media: Wire/Glass.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Mobile and industrial hydraulic return circuits
  • Construction and agricultural equipment
  • Heavy-duty transmission and torque-converter circuits

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Line type is not interchangeable: return-line cartridges are low-collapse executions that typically tolerate roughly 10–20 bar differential, while pressure-line elements are commonly rated 100–210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
  • This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
  • This execution uses nitrile (nbr) seals — verify the compound against the fluid data sheet: standard nitrile (NBR) can fail early in phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature, where fluorocarbon/Viton executions may be required.
  • End-cap geometry and the number/position of O-rings block interchange even when OD and length match — visually compare end caps before fitting, especially with aftermarket cartridges.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the 57663 filter element?
The published envelope is 152 mm OD × 647 mm length (5.984 × 25.472 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the 57663 filter element?
1 catalog-confirmed full match(es) (WG648); 1 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 57663 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 57663 encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
No. Matching OD and length only proves the cartridge fits the bowl. End-cap style, seal compound, micron/Beta rating, collapse pressure and bypass configuration must also match; the table above tags every equivalent as full, partial or verify for exactly this reason.
How often should a hydraulic filter element be replaced?
Replace at the housing manufacturer’s recommended differential-pressure setting (commonly signalled by a clogging indicator), or on a time-based service interval when no indicator is fitted — never wait for bypass to open continuously, because unfiltered oil then reaches the valves.

Same-envelope elements from other brands

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These 2 catalog element(s) share the 152×647 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

Other models in the 57xxx series

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.