Factory Oil Filter Only??

[Audio]

I'll have the beer later - LOL..right now I'm on my morning mug of coffee....

This is what I came into work to find on my desk. I don't think my coworkers believe coffee is enough for me anymore.

 

[QuantumRift]

Whoa. Heavy Duty.

This is what I came into work to find on my desk. I don't think my coworkers believe coffee is enough for me anymore.
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[MorrisGray]

Any part numbers for reference? OEM# ?? Fram ?? Wix ?? any others ??
And are you using 5w20 oil?

 

[MorrisGray]

Wix # 57250 oil filter for the 2012 Genesis 3.6L v6
Amazon prime $6.96 / single filter purchase price
$9.xx with tax at local auto parts store

 

[Mark_888]

Wix # 57250 oil filter for the 2012 Genesis 3.6L v6
Amazon prime $6.96 / single filter purchase price
$9.xx with tax at local auto parts store

This is a perfect example as to why you should only use the OEM oil filter for the Genesis.

If the photo of the Wix filter is accurate (questionable, see below), the above oil filter is actually identical as the OEM, manufactured in South Korea by Mann for Hyundai and (maybe) Wix. However it is for the 2009-2011 3.8 V6, not for the 2012 (first year of GDI engine).
https://www.amazon.com/WIX-Filters-57250-Cartridge-Metal/dp/B002PMOP2A

The correct oil filter for the 2012 V6 is Hyundai part number 26320-3C30A:
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Hyun...F8&qid=1527094345&sr=8-1&keywords=26320-3c30a

Starting in 2012, not only did the 3.8 change from port injection to GDI, they moved the oil filter from the top of the engine (near the firewall facing straight up) to the bottom of the engine facing down, obviously with a different oil filter module (made by Mahle). So even when the aftermarket filter is a good one (identical to the OEM), the aftermarket reference charts often are not correct.

However, if the photo of the Wix is not accurate (as suggested by this Reilly Auto Parts and Rock Auto sites below), then Wix is using a knock-off made in China (not made by Wix but sold by them):
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...090/556b119b1c85/wix-oil-filter/57250/4836324

Rock Auto sells the Chinese Wix for $3.97
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/wix,57250,oil+filter,5340

STAY WITH THE OEM OIL FILTER, both to make sure it fits correctly (much more critical for a cartridge filler than a spin on one), and to make sure the filter cross-reference charts are correct (they often are not when it comes to after-market oil filters on the Genesis).

 

[MorrisGray]

Wow... thanks for the heads up