The K&N HP-7027 is a cartridge-style replacement filter for the separate oil filter housing on select GM engines. The manufacturer lists the 1.4L L4 gas Chevrolet Cruze among its applications, with the cap marked Hengst. You keep the factory housing and swap only the element. The pleated high-efficiency media is designed to filter well while allowing high oil flow, and the manufacturer positions it for high-end synthetic oil. The main reason to choose it over a basic cartridge is flow and filtration with a premium gasket. It uses Viton rubber and includes an extra O-ring, and it carries a 1-year limited warranty. Search terms that fit include K&N HP-7027 Hengst cartridge oil filter, GM 1.4L cartridge oil filter upgrade, and high flow synthetic oil filter for Cruze.
Before ordering, check the cap markings. The manufacturer specifies the application for an oil filter housing with a Hengst-marked cap, so this is the first fitment check for a 2009-2019 GM 1.4L, 1.6L, or 1.8L build. Because it is a cartridge rather than a spin-on, the install is an oil-change job at the filter housing rather than a full filter swap. The manufacturer lists an installation time of 20 to 30 minutes for the Cruze application.
The manufacturer specifies this part for an oil filter housing with a cap marked Hengst. Check the cap markings on your housing before ordering.
The manufacturer states it is designed for all synthetic, conventional, and blended motor oils.
No. The manufacturer lists no anti-drain back valve and no bypass valve on this cartridge.
The manufacturer lists an installation time of 20 to 30 minutes for the Cruze application, so this is a manageable job during an oil change. Work with the engine cool and the vehicle safely supported. Confirm the cap is Hengst-marked before you start. Lubricate the new O-ring with fresh oil before seating it, a common practice that helps avoid leaks. Tighten the cap to the torque value in your vehicle's service manual, since a torque figure was not confirmed from the manufacturer during research.
