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Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en Is that a nitrile ADBV? I heard some of the new NAPA Golds come now with nitrile. Who makes NAPA Gold and Silver these days? Maybe it's the same supplier as Napa circa 2019. Or, could it be a Premium Guard product? Wix is still the supplier for the Napa brand...

Originally Posted by Pinoak It's a fine looking filter media. I don't see a prv? The end of the media/center tube isnt blocked off like I've seen on no prv filters before. Is it welded to the inside of the can? It is a bit hard to tell in the picture, but yes the valve is there at the bottom...

Even in the anti-Fram days of this site's history, people were a little more open minded than we see on other forums and especially on YouTube. On other sites, people still commonly claim Fram filters are the worst and some even try to claim they destroy engines. Of course no proof is ever...

Originally Posted by ZeeOSix Is that ADBV two tone colored? Originally, it looked all orange, but part of it turned brown after being used (looks black in the picture due to poor lighting - I should start doing these in the daytime). This is the first time I have ever seen that. The ADBV is on...

Originally Posted by blupupher Why changing it again so soon? Or was this pulled off a while ago? It was pulled off a few months ago. This and other filters have been sitting around waiting for me to buy a filter cutter. I also put a lot of miles on it traveling for Christmas. Quote...

Here's an Ultra8 3612908 (Nippon Filter) purchased from NAPA with ~5,000 miles using NAPA Synthetic Blend 5w-20 from a 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Observations: The can is very thick and sturdy. It feels like a very well built filter, though there is no published efficiency data that I could find...

They definitely help protect the system, just like the HVAC filter in your house. Some seem to be more prone to catching crud than others... I have noticed some cabin air filters get dirty quickly and others stay clean twice as long. I believe older cars had a screen where the outside air is...

I like the Fram Ultra, but it seems like a waste to use one for only 3,750 miles. So between the two I would go with the OE filter. Or, check your local NAPA to see if they have the Korean-made ProSelect filters for this application which aren't exactly like the OE but seem to be darn close and...

Originally Posted by dlundblad Good looking filter. Can't get much better than this. Used to be a fan of these, but got tired of the price. The PH3593a is built identically, but is priced under $4. If I'm not mistaken, even the silver can and ultra are more than other more popular sizes. *The...

Here's a Fram PH9688 with 7,387 miles using NAPA Synthetic 5w-30 from a 2014 Kia Soul 1.6L GDI engine. The had 82,450 miles on it when this filter was installed. It was replaced with an OE filter which will be changed again this weekend.

Originally Posted by Linctex Originally Posted by jim302 The Hyundai filter is thought to be fairly inefficient vs. premium aftermarket filters, I'd like to see some actual data or proof to disseminate that conclusion from. It was from a video which showed the genuine 99% efficiency at >50...

I just picked up a WIX 51334 oil filter which said Made in South Korea on the package. It looks like production of this filter has moved to the Mann+Hummel factory where the OE filters for Hyundai and Kia are made. Construction looks nearly identical, except for the base plate which has 6 holes...

Originally Posted by Brigadier Also given the revised wording you posted, if they wanted to blame an after market oil filter[as an example] for your engine failure, and deny warranty, they could. So, what has changed? Every auto maker has that policy, and they all very much want you to use OE...

Originally Posted by zorobabel Good stuff, thanks for posting wemay. Isn't this one of the problem engines? If so, that has to be why Kia covered it. Yes, it is one of the problem engines. That is probably a big factor in why Kia is covering it, since some idiot may try to claim that the...

NAPA batteries are also sourced through East Penn, at least in some areas. O'Reilly sources from East Penn and Johnson Controls (who is selling their battery business). Advance seems to be using the CarQuest name as their house brand for parts, but they definitely changed some supplier...

Looks like the design of the Hyundai-Kia OE filter for sure, made by MANN+HUMMEL in South Korea. Even the inlet holes, gasket design, and plastic dust cover match with the Hyundai-Kia filter. Only difference visible is the paint on the can and lack of a Hyundai logo stamped on the bypass valve...

Originally Posted by Kira Reset the cluster from what to what? Seriously, I just rewatched the video. Thanks Only time you should need to do this is to try to fix a non-responsive / improperly reading gauge, such as one where the needle has somehow gotten stuck outside the normal operating...

Originally Posted by Colt45ws And idk what the hubub is over anyway. Sure the "Factory procedure" says one thing, but its a totally different thing once you actually see and it try out if you REALLY need to remove that wheel or not. As it turns out they posted an update to the article...

Originally Posted by Jethro_Bob That product is a dex-cool clone. 99% of the time it would be ok to switch if all the old coolant was removed. However, your truck is old enough that it doesn't have a now mandatory pressurized overflow reservoir. When air and dex-cool mix, bad things can happen...

Rock Auto has been good for me. I'll still buy a lot of parts locally since I like to support the local economy and NAPA can usually get things next day if they aren't already in stock. However, Rock Auto provides a lot more choices if you're looking for a specific brand and sometimes the deals...