Wix 57938 Engine Oil Filter

WIX 57938 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX 57938 engine oil filter is a cartridge-style lube filter built for light-duty applications that use conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oil. With a cellulose media element and compact 1.81-inch height, it supports routine oil service in normal driving and demanding conditions such as stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, and interstate use.

Compatible With Honda Civic oil filter applications that call for WIX 57938, this cartridge filter is also a direct cross-reference for several aftermarket and OE part numbers. It is a practical choice for drivers searching for a Honda Civic oil filter replacement, WIX 57938, or an OE-style cartridge filter for scheduled maintenance.

Key Features

• Cartridge lube metal canister style for light-duty engine oil service
• Cellulose media for standard filtration performance
• 1.81-inch height with 2.72-inch top and bottom outer diameter
• 0.77-inch inner diameter at the bottom
• Supports OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Works with conventional, synthetic, and synthetic-blended motor oils

Detailed Description

WIX 57938 is an engine oil filter designed around cartridge construction and cellulose filter media for light-duty service. The filter’s compact dimensions and metal canister style make it suitable for applications that require a precise OE-style cartridge fit, including Honda Civic maintenance where the specified filter format matches this part number. For shoppers comparing WIX 57938 against Honda 15412KEA003, NAPA Gold 7938, or CARQUEST Premium Filters 84938, this part provides a direct reference point for routine oil changes.

Built for normal and severe driving conditions, the filter supports common service intervals recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. It is intended for use in engines that specify cartridge oil filtration and is a fitment-focused option for drivers searching for a Honda Civic oil filter, WIX 57938 cartridge filter, or an OE replacement oil filter by part number.

What It Helps Address

• Engine oil contamination from everyday driving debris
• Reduced filtration performance during scheduled oil service intervals
• Oil filter replacement needs for cartridge-style Honda Civic applications
• Maintenance demands from stop-and-go traffic and short-trip driving
• Routine service requirements for vehicles using conventional or synthetic-blended oil

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s oil filter specification before installation and confirm that the cartridge style, height, and diameter match the original filter requirement. Replace the filter during the oil change interval recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and follow the engine service procedure for proper sealing and torque. For Honda Civic oil filter service, confirm the housing and gasket surfaces are clean before installing the new cartridge.

Quality Assurance

WIX filters are engineered for OEM-recommended oil change intervals and are built with corrosion-resistant components and sealing materials intended to support leak-resistant operation under varied driving conditions. This part cross-references Honda 15412KEA003 and NAPA Gold 7938 for the same application.