Recent content by recon9

Hey everybody. I'm coming up on my next oil change interval at 10,000 km. I currently have Supertech 5w20 synthetic in the car and it has been fine. However, it appears as though walmart near me no longer carries the 5W-20. Similarly at Costco with the kirkland oils. They have it online but I'd...

2009 Hyundai Elantra sedan, 2.0l mpi engine, manual transmission. Currently 205,000 km on the odometer. Purchased new and car has been great. Starting in August my commute will go from 22 km (14 miles) round trip to 180 km (112 miles) round trip, all highway. Since the car has been out of...

Hmm that store is selling the plug gasket for $4! Rock auto also has the Mann model for less than the Wix. Maybe I will give them a try.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but would anyone have any hesitations in using the Wix 51334 on a 2009 Elantra sedan with 200,000 km? I have used OEM filters in the past but looking to save a few bucks since the dealership is selling them for nearly $15 cdn now. This thread makes the two look...

I have no idea why they are so short, especially on the turbo. Must have something to do with the Canadian Kia division decision and the warranty is my guess. From the canadian kia sorento manual: Normal interval for 2.4L/3.5L is 12000km (7500 miles) or 12 months. Severe interval for 2.4/3.5L...

First Post! My Grandfather taught me how to do an oil change on a 1987 Pontiac 6000 about 15 years ago. I just recently started to do them on my current cars. I'm no mechanic but oil changes seem easy enough. I am in Alberta, Canada. Local temperature ranges from -30C to +30C over the year...