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WIX 57356 Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57356 engine oil filter is built for drivers and equipment owners who need dependable oil filtration under normal and severe service. It uses enhanced cellulose media, a flexible silicone anti-drainback valve, and a corrosion-resistant spin-on design to help maintain clean oil flow in demanding conditions.

Compatible With many Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Acura MDX, and Nissan Frontier applications, this filter is also a strong match for vehicles that follow OEM oil change intervals. The WIX 57356 is engineered for consistent filtration performance with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils.

Key Features

• Enhanced cellulose media for efficient contaminant capture
• Anti-drainback valve helps reduce dry starts after shutdown
• Spin-on lube filter design for straightforward service replacement
• Corrosion-resistant can, center tube, and end caps
• Bypass relief valve setting: 8-11 psi
• Flow rate: 9-11 GPM with 21 micron filtration rating
• Burst pressure: 363 psi

Detailed Product Description

WIX 57356 is a spin-on engine oil filter designed for light-duty gasoline applications that call for reliable filtration and stable oil flow. Its high-capacity media helps trap dirt and contaminants while supporting OEM-recommended oil change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles and not more than 12 months. In severe driving conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, and interstate use, the filter’s silicone anti-drainback valve helps keep oil in the filter when applicable, reducing the chance of dry starts.

This part cross-references FRAM XG7317 and NAPA Gold 7356 for the same application. The WIX 57356 is commonly selected for Honda Accord, Honda Civic, and Acura MDX service where OE-style fitment and dependable filtration matter.

Common Problems It Helps Address

• Excess engine wear from dirty oil and suspended contaminants
• Oil drain-back after shutdown that can contribute to dry starts
• Reduced filtration performance during extended service intervals
• Leak concerns from worn or low-strength filter construction
• Inconsistent oil flow in stop-and-go or severe-duty driving

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread size 20x1.5 mm, filter height, and sealing surface before installation. Replace the filter at the manufacturer’s recommended oil change interval and pre-fill only when the vehicle service procedure allows it. Always confirm the exact application by year, make, model, and engine configuration before ordering.

Fits 2023-2026 Honda Civic, N/A; fits 2016-2022 Honda CR-V, N/A; fits 2017-2022 Acura MDX, N/A; fits 2018-2022 Honda Accord, N/A; fits 2018-2022 Nissan Frontier, N/A.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this filter with high-strength, corrosion-resistant components and sealing materials intended to support long service life under varied operating conditions. Laboratory testing data cited by the manufacturer shows strong dirt-holding capacity and high filtration efficiency for this filter family.