K&N HP-7027 Engine Oil Filter

Engine Oil Filter Overview

The K&N HP-7027 is a cartridge engine oil filter built for drivers who want strong contaminant capture and high oil flow in a compact filter design. It uses high flow premium media and a Viton rubber gasket for dependable sealing in supported applications.

Compatible with a range of Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, and Suzuki applications, this cartridge-style filter is a direct service part for vehicles that use a premium oil filter cartridge. The HP-7027 is engineered to meet strict manufacturing standards and is backed by a limited warranty when installed and replaced at the vehicle maker’s recommended service intervals.

Key Features

• High flow premium media traps harmful contaminants while supporting oil circulation.
• Cartridge-style construction for supported engine filter housings.
• Viton rubber gasket material for sealing performance.
• No anti-drain back valve and no bypass valve in this design.
• K&N HP-7027 oil filter cross-references common replacement numbers for the same application.

Detailed Description

The K&N HP-7027 oil filter is designed for premium cartridge filter applications across several GM compact and midsize models, including Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Trax, and GMC Canyon. It is also used in select Buick, Pontiac, Saturn, and Suzuki vehicles that call for a premium oil filter cartridge. The filter’s construction balances contaminant retention with oil flow, making it a practical choice for routine maintenance on engines that use this cartridge format.

This part cross-references FRAM TG10246 and Wix WL7410 for the same application. The HP-7027 part number is also useful when searching for the correct cartridge oil filter for Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Sonic service intervals.

What It Helps Address

• Dirty engine oil carrying abrasive contaminants.
• Restricted oil flow caused by a worn or overloaded filter element.
• Sealing issues at the filter gasket interface.
• Incorrect replacement selection for cartridge-style oil filter housings.
• Service needs on supported Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick engines.

Installation Notes and Tips

Use this filter only on applications listed in the fitment data. Confirm the housing and cap style before installation, especially on vehicles noted with a Hengst-marked oil filter housing and cap. Replace the filter at the manufacturer’s recommended service interval and verify the gasket seats correctly before returning the engine to service.

Quality Assurance

K&N manufactures this oil filter to stringent engineering standards. The HP-7027 includes a 1-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced according to the engine and equipment manufacturer’s recommended service intervals.