SKU: KNEHP-2003
UPC: 024844035004
MPN: HP-2003
The K AND N ENGINEERING HP-2003 is a canister spin-on oil filter built for engines that see hard use, from daily drivers to weekend track cars. It carries a 13/16 inch-16 thread and works with synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils, so it drops into a wide range of domestic V8 and import applications. The draw here is filtration that holds up under heat and pressure without choking oil flow. For shoppers stocking a build or refreshing a tired motor, it pairs naturally with the rest of our engine components catalog and other oil filter options.
Inside the heavy-duty steel canister sits resin-impregnated cellulose media, pleated to expose more surface area to the oil stream. K&N rates filtration efficiency at 10 microns, which traps fine contaminants while keeping flow steady during cold starts. An anti-drainback valve holds oil in the filter when the engine is off, so you get faster oil pressure on startup and less dry running at the bearings. The shell measures 4.60 inches tall and 3.77 inches in diameter (119 mm by 96 mm), with an inner core supporting the media against collapse. K&N publishes a hydrostatic burst strength above 550 psi. The standout feature is the welded 1-inch hex nut on the dome, which lets you spin the filter off with a standard wrench instead of fighting a slick canister.
Run this filter on a street engine and you can stretch service intervals up to 20,000 miles between changes, per K&N's published rating. On a race motor or a turbo build that runs hot, the steel shell and high burst strength give you margin against pressure spikes. The wrench-off nut earns its keep during quick pit changes or when the filter mounts in a tight chassis. Match it with a fresh oil pump or a remote mount setup from our oiling system parts when you're plumbing a new build. K&N backs the HP-2003 with a 1-year limited warranty.
The K&N HP-2003 uses a 13/16 inch-16 thread. Confirm this matches your engine's filter mount or adapter before installing, since thread pitch and gasket diameter vary across applications even when the size looks similar.
K&N welds a 1-inch hex nut to the top of the canister. You fit a standard wrench or socket on it to spin the filter off without crushing the shell or relying on a strap wrench, which helps in tight engine bays.
K&N rates the HP-2003 at 10 microns. The pleated, resin-impregnated cellulose media captures fine particles while maintaining oil flow, and the shell carries a hydrostatic burst strength above 550 psi for high-pressure use.
K&N publishes a service life of up to 20,000 miles between filter changes on street applications. Engines run harder, on track or under boost, should be serviced more often based on your oil analysis and conditions.
Yes. The HP-2003 is compatible with synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils, so you can run it with whatever your engine build calls for without changing filters.
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