Originally Posted By: cookieman214
I have been using Wix/NAPA 1357 on my two cars, a 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 and a 2000 Honda Accord I-4, since 2007 without a problem, as sayjac mentioned.
In December, the wife purchased a 2013 Accord, 3.5 V-6, and I sold the 2000 Accord.
All was well in my life until I read that Wix had changed the recommendation to the newer/updated filter.
I emailed Wix, and less than 24 hours later, I received this reply:
Question: Why was 51356 replaced by 57356? Can I still use 51356 on my 2013 Honda Accord 3.6 V6?
Would I be able to return the 51356 to my place of purchase to obtain the newer 57356?
Answer:
"57356 has a more recessed baseplate and will allow more thread engagement and a better gasket seal , If you use the 51356 on your application it will be your choice but WIX will no longer
Warranty that option. As a matter of fact the interchange from 51356 to 57356 was done at the end of 2011 so we never offered the 51356 for the 2013 Honda Accord models but only 57356.
The 51356 will remain because it is recommended for other applications. As I stated above, if you use the 51356 on your 2013 Honda Accord it will be your choice but WIX does not recommend".
I returned my stash of 6 1356 filters, and with no hassle, received the 57356.
Easy choice for me to make, as warranty is a factor.
Interesting explanation - this goes to prove that using a filter that is not the recommended one, can become a major warranty matter (none from OEM obviously, none from filter maker).