2011 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L Engine Oil Filter - Want a longer oil filter.

[Carlostrece]

I found one signifigantly longer filter that is a compatible fit, the NAPA Gold 1344 aka Wix 51344 aka Baldwin B161S. However, it's filtration is not as good as the NAPA 1334.

I'm going to continue using the stock size NAPA Gold 1334 filter. I think it's the best option for Hyundai 1.8L. It's same dimensions as a stock OEM Hyundai filter, but the NAPA Gold 1334 is slightly heavier, which suggests a thicker can. NG 1334 also has finer filtration than OEM Hyundai filter.

For some vehicles it's possible to find a good, compatible filter that's longer than stock (as I did for Jeep 4L and Buick 3800). For those vehicles, a longer filter is an effective $1 upgrade that increases filter capacity (typically by around +40%).

However, for many vehicles there is not a good option for a longer filter. For Hyundai 1.8L there is no good option for a longer filter. So I think the best filter available for Hyundai 1.8L is the one I'm already using, which is NAPA Gold 1334. It's normal size, but has thicker can and better filtration than any other option that I know of.

 

[Carlostrece]

What's strange about that filter is that it says made in S. Korea, and also says Mann+Hummel on it.

I think it was as you said ^ about NAPA Gold 1334. However, I think it's now made by Premium Guard in Vietnam because seeing it (and its box) in person looks same as other NAPA Gold filters made by PG. NAPA is poor at updating its website info. There's lots of out dated info on NAPA's website.

 

[Carlostrece]

My prior two posts conclude this thread for me. If others wish to continue, feel free. Thanks

 

[Sequoiasoon]

My prior two posts conclude this thread for me. If others wish to continue, feel free. Thanks

Can't conclude it yet.....to be continued, on the Filter C&P thread after use.

 

[Carlostrece]

Can't conclude it yet.....to be continued, on the Filter C&P thread after use.

What is filter C&P? Cut & poke? As in dissection?

 

[Sequoiasoon]

What is filter C&P? Cut & poke? As in dissection?

Cut and post from what I know. Yes dissection.

Like this https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/carquest-premium-85372-c-p.397632/

 

[Carlostrece]

The NAPA 1334 was installed 3 weeks ago. It'll be on there a while. I'm not going to dissect it. It's not a good use of my time or money. For one thing, I'm handicapped. I'd have to pay my cousin to do it. We have more important things to do and too little time when he's here. Also, other people have dissected NAPA Gold and other PG EX type filters many times already. I do appreciate your enthusiasm though.

 

[Sequoiasoon]

The NAPA 1334 was installed 3 weeks ago. It'll be on there a while. I'm not going to dissect it. It's not a good use of my time or money. For one thing, I'm handicapped. I'd have to pay my cousin to do it. We have more important things to do and too little time when he's here. Also, other people have dissected NAPA Gold and other PG EX type filters many times already. I do appreciate your enthusiasm though.

Throw a bunch of paper towels in a Ziploc box it up and send it to @53' Stude and he will cut them apart and post pictures. At least you will know if there are any carbon issues or other junk that may be of concern in your particular motor. Think of like that nasty Sequoia filter.

I sent him some of mine when I didn't have time/energy.

 

[ChrisD46]

Please Note : The Premium Guard oil filter web site has a standard and extended drain oil filter models showing for my Hyundai 2.4L DI engine with zero earnings or restrictions .

 

[Carlostrece]

Please Note : The Premium Guard oil filter web site has a standard and extended drain oil filter models showing for my Hyundai 2.4L DI engine with zero earnings or restrictions .

I suggest using the EX.

 

[Sayjac]

What's strange about that filter is that it says made in S. Korea, and also says Mann+Hummel on it.

When Napa Gold filters made by Wix (M&H) some of the specific 1334 filters were made in S Korea and looked very similar to the Hyun/Kia OEM filters. Likely has/had to do with the fact that at least at one point Mann/M&H was manufacturing the Hyun/Kia OEM filters in S Korea. I'm thinking possible some of the Wix 51334 may still be made there, they were a well made filter.

As for topic, the 9688 and other OE equivalent application (5/1334) oil filters are plenty big enough for Hyun/Kia vehicle applications. No bigger/longer filter is needed or required and beyond warm fuzzies would provide no useful benefit. And with all the past Hyun/Kia past warnings about using aftermarket filters, using the spec size to maintain a filter warranty, best practice imo.

 

[Carlostrece]

I didn't mention this before, but one reason I was hoping to find a longer filter is that I intend to use 5w30 Valvoline Restore and Protect beginning with next oil change. I like have a 3.5K miles (1 year) OCI with VRP in this dirty Hyundai 1.8L engine. A longer filter would increase dirt holding capacity.

However, I have found there are no good filters that are longer than stock for this car. So I'll use the stock length NAPA 1334 filter.

At least I know the NG 1334 filters 23 microns @ 99%, has slightly more filtration material (capacity) and thicker can than Oreilly Microgard Select, Premium Guard EX, and various autostore filters made by PG. The NG 1334 is also superior in those same ways to the OEM Hyundai filter made by Mann.

 

[ZeeOSix]

At least I know the NG 1334 filters 23 microns @ 99%, has slightly more filtration material (capacity) and thicker can than Oreilly Microgard Select, Premium Guard EX, and various autostore filters made by PG.

How do you know the NG 1334 has more media than the O'Reilly MicroGard Select, Premium Guard EX, and other filters made by PG specified for the same engine? Did someone cut each of those open and measure the media area to compare?

 

[Carlostrece]

How do you know the NG 1334 has more media than the O'Reilly MicroGard Select, Premium Guard EX, and other filters made by PG specified for the same engine? Did someone cut each of those open and measure the media area to compare?

Yes. Please see NAPA Gold vs Microgard Select dissection video in this post. Click link below.

Post in thread '2011 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L Engine Oil Filter - Want a longer oil filter.' https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...-want-a-longer-oil-filter.398263/post-7322695

 

[Carlostrece]

When Napa Gold filters made by Wix (M&H) some of the specific 1334 filters were made in S Korea and looked very similar to the Hyun/Kia OEM filters. Likely has/had to do with the fact that at least at one point Mann/M&H was manufacturing the Hyun/Kia OEM filters in S Korea. I'm thinking possible some of the Wix 51334 may still be made there, they were a well made filter.

I verified that (currently) most NAPA Gold filters are now made by Premium Guard and are essentially a Premium Guard EX, but NG has slightly more media and slightly thicker can than PG EX, which makes NG even more impressive than the already impressive PG EX and Microgard Select. However, NG cost $3.49 more than MS (in sizes I looked at).

I also confirmed that a few oddball (less popular) sizes of NG filters are made by Baldwin and come in a white box. They do not filter fine enough. 40 microns @ 99%. It's possible that some oddball sizes of NG might still be made by Wix/Mann. PG doesn't make oddball sizes.

The Napa Platinum filters are still made by Wix/Mann. NP filters are Wix XP filters with NP labels. They do not filter fine enough. See threads about Wix XP.

My research indicates all Microgard Select filters are made by PG and are PG EX filters with Microgard Select stickers. MS & PG EX don't make or offer oddball (less popular sizes).

 

[ZeeOSix]

Yes. Please see NAPA Gold vs Microgard Select dissection video in this post. Click link below.

Post in thread '2011 Hyundai Elantra 1.8L Engine Oil Filter - Want a longer oil filter.' https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/t...-want-a-longer-oil-filter.398263/post-7322695

The NG in the WCW video is a 100290, not a NG 1334.