I tried my first Wix cartridge filter in my 09 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3l. I had previously only used OE Hyundai filters. I used the same oil I've been using, MC blend 5-20. First start up the next morning it sounded like someone was rapping the valve covers with a hammer! Even hot starts hours later produced noticeable knocking on start up. Today I couldn't take the 3 days of start up knocking and I replaced the Wix with an OE Hyundai filter. I Let the car sit for 6 hours and it was back to it's usual quiet start ups. I did compare the two filters when I changed them out. I didn't really see any big differences between the filters. The only thing I noticed was that the one small o-ring that comes in the Hyundai kit was beefier then the small o-ring that came with the Wix filter. I believe that o-ring is what forms the seal in the drain back system. The smaller Wix o-ring probably let the oil drain out of the housing causing the start up knocking. Anyone here ever seen this issue before?
Start up knock with Wix oil filter
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All I know is the Hyundai filters get the job done and are a sure bet to prevent the "tick" in most Hyundai's. I just recently changed the oil in my Sonata and used a K&N oil filter and it has been fine. I have had the same problem with WIX oil filters in my Hyundai and my old Nissan Altima, I have no idea why.
How did the bypass specs compare between the particular Wix you used and the OE Hyundai filter?
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How did the bypass specs compare between the particular Wix you used and the OE Hyundai filter?
I only have these specs on the Wix filter:
Part Number: 57250
UPC Number: 765809572508
Principal Application: Various Hyundai (07-12), Kia (09-12)
All Applications
Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 4.192
Outer Diameter: 2.559
Inner Diameter: 1.000
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Packed 3.140 2.890 0.125
Packed (O-Ring) 0.600 0.340 0.130
Packed (Washer) 0.800 0.565 0.080
I don't know where to find specs on the Hyundai filter.
How did the bypass specs compare between the particular Wix you used and the OE Hyundai filter?
I only have these specs on the Wix filter:
Part Number: 57250
UPC Number: 765809572508
Principal Application: Various Hyundai (07-12), Kia (09-12)
All Applications
Style: Cartridge Lube Metal Free Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 4.192
Outer Diameter: 2.559
Inner Diameter: 1.000
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Packed 3.140 2.890 0.125
Packed (O-Ring) 0.600 0.340 0.130
Packed (Washer) 0.800 0.565 0.080
I don't know where to find specs on the Hyundai filter.
Oh, sorry I didn't realize this was a cartridge filter.
I see WIX also lists 57061 for your car. Its a good inch bigger though. I'm really not much help on this whole deal.
I see WIX also lists 57061 for your car. Its a good inch bigger though. I'm really not much help on this whole deal.
Originally Posted By: mount
I see WIX also lists 57061 for your car. Its a good inch bigger though. I'm really not much help on this whole deal.
The 3.3L Engines built before 8/7/08 use the 5.2" tall x 2.87" OD filter. After 8/7/08 use the 4.2" tall x 2.56" OD filter (per FRAM application look-up page) likely due to a design change at Hyundai.
I see WIX also lists 57061 for your car. Its a good inch bigger though. I'm really not much help on this whole deal.
The 3.3L Engines built before 8/7/08 use the 5.2" tall x 2.87" OD filter. After 8/7/08 use the 4.2" tall x 2.56" OD filter (per FRAM application look-up page) likely due to a design change at Hyundai.
Had my one and only oil light with a Napa gold. Oil was clean, full, 3200 into a pyb 5w30 dino OC. Just driving along. on it went. Ironically put a Fram in, resolved the issue. ocod youtube teen-agers beware..
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