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WIX WL10473 Engine Oil Filter Overview

The WIX WL10473 is a cartridge-style engine oil filter built for Hyundai and Kia applications that call for OE-recommended oil change intervals. With cellulose filter media and a metal-free cartridge design, it supports routine maintenance on vehicles such as the Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, Santa Fe, and Kia Sportage, Sorento, and Seltos.

Use this filter when servicing engines that require a cartridge lube filter for conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils, following the vehicle manufacturer’s service schedule.

Key Features

• Cartridge oil filter design for OE-style service applications
• Cellulose media for engine oil filtration
• Metal-free cartridge construction
• Built for normal and severe driving conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, short trips, dirt roads, and interstate use
• Recommended for OEM oil and filter change intervals, typically 3,750 to 10,000 miles, not to exceed 12 months
• Dimensions: 3.92 in. height, 2.55 in. bottom outer diameter, 2.598 in. top outer diameter, 0.825 in. bottom inner diameter

Detailed Description

The WIX WL10473 engine oil filter is engineered for late-model Hyundai and Kia vehicles that use a cartridge-style oil filter. It is listed for applications including 2023-2026 Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Santa Fe, Tucson, and Venue; 2025-2026 Kia Carnival and K4; 2021-2026 Kia Seltos; 2023-2026 Kia Sorento and Sportage; 2023-2024 Kia K5; and additional OE-recommended applications such as the 2020-2022 Hyundai Accent, Sonata, Tucson, Venue, and the 2020-2022 Kia Rio.

This part cross-references Hyundai 26350-2M000 for the same application. The WL10473 is also associated with common aftermarket references such as NAPA Gold 100473.

Common Service Issues Addressed

• Maintaining oil filtration during routine Hyundai Elantra oil changes
• Replacing a worn cartridge filter on Kia Sportage and Sorento service intervals
• Supporting clean oil flow in stop-and-go driving and short-trip use
• Servicing engines that specify an OE-style cartridge filter instead of a spin-on design
• Keeping up with manufacturer oil change intervals on Hyundai Tucson and Kia Seltos models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine’s filter housing style and confirm the OE part number before installation. Replace the cartridge during the manufacturer-recommended oil service interval, and follow the vehicle service manual for torque, sealing, and oil fill procedures. This filter is intended for applications that specify cartridge lube metal-free construction.

Quality Assurance

WIX cartridge oil filters are specified for use with conventional, synthetic, or synthetic-blended motor oils when recommended by the OE vehicle manufacturer. The WL10473 is designed around OEM service intervals and is suitable for normal and severe driving conditions within the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.