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I've been using aftermarket filters for the last 40k-50k miles without any problems. Mostly Purolator, Wix, or Fram. Been doing the synthetic filter route for the last couple years. I have used the XG3593A once, and have a Purolator BOSS PBL14461 with the same dimensions. Although, my Hyundais...

I've experienced some Pennzoil 'residue', similar to what is seen in this post: BITOG - Re: Using old oil and does it have a shelf life? I've got some Pennzoil API-SM synthetic blend that has done this. Never had this problem with full synthetics. I can try to take pictures at my next oil change.

The torn CV boots I've dealt with have been between the 'dimples,' where most of the flexing occurs.

Originally Posted By: circuitsmith ... I come in with a voltmeter and measure several candidates. Then I buy the one with the highest voltage and newest date. My dad taught me this, so I've done the same thing for years. What I noticed is some retailers will "have only 1 on hand," so you...

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog Kmart regularly has a 5qt jug for $8 or so Smitty's syn-blend is $10 or less pretty much year round. Regular price is $15, but I've never had to pay full price. At Walmart, most companies are competing against each other anyway. WM just sells them the...

FYI, according to RockAuto, a 2007 Kia Rondo uses either 52933-2G200, 52933-2G000 or 52933-3X200 factory TPMS. In the past, I only change TPMS 1 at a time. Dealership and/or tire shops can detect which one fails. Rarely do all of them fail at once, but it can give you an estimate of life span...

Originally Posted By: Jonzobot Hi all - Toyota Tercel, 1999, 290,000 km. I was under the car doing rust-spraying and took a look at the underside of the water pump. I was surprised to see a fair amount of crust under the weep-hole. ... Or is that normal after 290,000km and 18 years? I think...

GMB probably has different factories globally. This might sound confusing, but I believe I once got a re-boxed water pump from RockAuto. It was a Auto 7 brand (Hyundai/Kia supplier) that ended up being a Chinese GMB pump. I returned it and bought a genuine Korean Hyundai pump. Came complete...

I usually get a 12oz can from Walmart or Kmart for around $5-$6. Parts stores are twice as much and most I've seen are all imported from China.

My local Interstate dealer sells an "Econo Power" line of refurbished batteries. Bought one for $35 for a car I was selling. Beats wasting money on a new battery from elsewhere, since the warranties are only valid for the original purchaser.

Originally Posted By: bioburner ... Amazon prime has been good both price(often open box or scratch n dent)and 2 day shipping I too have scored great deals on Amazon warehouse deals. Brake pads, rotors, timing belt kits, all listed and sold at "used" prices - only to be brand new items in a...

1. Find the part number for your TPMS (Google-Fu says 52933-2S500 for 2014 Kia Sportage) 2. Check Amazon for Genuine OEM sensors using part number Dealership MSRP is $42, so Discount Tire is definitely overcharging. I have a spare pair of TPMS I got from Amazon for $20 each. Came in standard...

Been using Camco brand RV "Trailer Aid" ramps and wheel chocks since 2002. These are heavy duty and rated for 15,000lbs EACH, as they are made for RV use. These are yellow plastic and can be found at Amazon and Walmart, the only downside is they are individual priced ($20 per ramp and $4 per...

Originally Posted By: bigjl To be honest the damage to the old failure looks like incorrect fitment. Did you fit it yourself? It is the correct filter. The original design is flawed since there is no reinforcement along those sides. Wix filter fit perfectly. Originally Posted By: SHOZ 30k on...

Late post... Pictures are from earlier this year (2-2016, 85K miles). Last CAF change in the Elantra was back at roughly 60K miles and 3-years ago. CAF was in service for close to 30K miles. I decided to change the filter back in February as the weather was warming up. Prior to changing, I...