Comparing 3 oil filters used in 2022 Hyundai products OEM 26350-2M000, STP S45017 and WIX Gold 100473, like the Accent and Venue

[wemay]

Pleat numbers:
STP 57
OEM 54
WIX 54

Price:
Wix $20
OEM $15 (AAP)
STP $15

My opinion on which "feels" better constructed and looks better (pleat spacing) etc:

1. STP
2. OEM
3. WIX GOLD

But the differences are so close that they all look up to the job. So price may be the determining factor along with OE favorability.

 

[LazyDog]

Looks like they are all well made!

 

[wemay]

Looks like they are all well made!

Agreed. Comes down to price and if you prefer using OEM at this point.

 

[atikovi]

Where do you get $15 for OEM? Plenty of places well under $10 https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/kia-oil-filter-263502m000 and if you ask nicely, you local dealer may match that price. Oh and often times the identical part may be cheaper at a Kia dealer. For something still under warranty, OEM is a no brainer (even out of warranty) especially with the engine problems some of these have.

 

[JoelB]

I think I'm paying $13 at my dealer with tax. If OEM stays equal or cheaper than aftermarket I have no plans to switch.

That being said there is probably no appreciable performance difference between any of these.

 

[wemay]

Where do you get $15 for OEM? Plenty of places well under $10 https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/kia-oil-filter-263502m000 and if you ask nicely, you local dealer may match that price. Oh and often times the identical part may be cheaper at a Kia dealer. For something still under warranty, OEM is a no brainer (even out of warranty) especially with the engine problems some of these have.

Advanced Auto Parts

This is their "all new" Smartstream dual port injection engine (no GDi). For whatever that's worth. No confirmed issues with these as of right now.

As an aside, this is the first Hyundai/ Kia I've owned with intervals of...
5000 miles for Severe Service
8000 miles for Normal

All previous were...
3750
7500

 

[ZeeOSix]

What about filtering efficiency comparison?

Also, the number of pleats and the total media area don't always correlate.

 

[haggler]

Would've been nice if they were using the spin on can they used on every other H/K, then the filter wouldnt be $15.

 

[wemay]

What about filtering efficiency comparison?

Also, the number of pleats and the total media area don't always correlate.

Agree on the pleat media count. That's why i said the differences are negligible.

I looked long and hard for the efficiency numbers but couldn't find any.

 

[wemay]

Would've been nice if they were using the spin on can they used on every other H/K, then the filter wouldnt be $15.

Man! 1000%

That would have gotten me 5 ST9688 or 3 MP9688

 

[wemay]

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[ZeeOSix]

Agree on the pleat media count. That's why i said the differences are negligible.

I looked long and hard for the efficiency numbers but couldn't find any.

You can get a pretty good media area calculation by just measuring the pleat depth, pleat length and pleat count.

The NAPA Gold (WIX) should be the standard 95% @ 20u. I'm betting the OEM has the least efficiency. The STP is probably between the two if I had to guess.

 

[drtyler]

You can get a pretty good media area calculation by just measuring the pleat depth, pleat length and pleat count.

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The NAPA Gold (WIX) should be the standard 95% @ 20u. I'm betting the OEM has the least efficiency. The STP is probably between the two if I had to guess.

I would not assume that efficiency for the Wix. I have found most of their cartridge filters have lower published efficiency numbers. Some surprisingly low, especially if you are expecting the 95% @ 20u like their spin-on filters.

For example, the 57041 filter for Toyota applications lists this:

Beta Ratio:​

2/20/75=21/33/39​

 

[ZeeOSix]

I would not assume that efficiency for the Wix. I have found most of their cartridge filters have lower published efficiency numbers. Some surprisingly low, especially if you are expecting the 95% @ 20u like their spin-on filters.

For example, the 57041 filter for Toyota applications lists this:

Beta Ratio:​

2/20/75=21/33/39​

Yeah ... who knows. WIX doesn't even show a beta ratio for that filter (WL10473) - same as the NAPA Gold 100473.

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[Trashman]

Would've been nice if they were using the spin on can they used on every other H/K, then the filter wouldnt be $15.

Funny how that works..... you get half the parts for double the price