Originally Posted By: Tony10s
Originally Posted By: JustN89
Originally Posted By: Danno
I highly recommend using the OEM filter. Built like a tank and gives the proper oil pressures.
I wish this rumor would die.
Does the filter provide higher flow? Higher than what? I would say that the OEM filter is on the upper end of flow rates, but I guess that is to be expected from filter rated to 50 microns.
Is it the only one that allows "the proper oil pressures"? Not by a long shot. Fram Ultra has a Hyundai-specific design, which is a
much better filter for only $2 more. If the concern is that extra $2, please know that the Hyundai OEM filter is rated to 7,500 miles and the Fram Ultra is rated to 15k, so you can actually save money by running the Fram the full 15k.
Is it build like a tank? Well, to be honest I'm not really sure what this means. The filter is not an extended drain filter and it does not provide even close to similar filtration as top tier filters.
This is the Hyundai OEM filter compared to a Mobil1 filter:
Mobil1 filter particle counts:
ISO Code (3): 15/14/12
>= 2 Micron: 479
>= 5 Micron: 177
>= 10 Micron: 49
>= 15 Micron: 19
>= 25 Micron: 4 (typical aftermarket filter rated to 20micron)
>= 50 Micron: 0
>= 100 Micron: 0
Hyundai OEM 26300 35503:
ISO Code (3): 17/17/14
>= 2 Micron: 2474
>= 5 Micron: 916
>= 10 Micron: 253
>= 15 Micron: 98
>= 25 Micron: 23
>= 50 Micron: 2
>= 100 Micron: 0
Now, can you use the Hyundai OEM filter? Of course. If that's what makes you sleep better at night, go for it. However, there are better filters out there that can actually save you money and are rated to 20 microns as opposed to
50 microns.
If you decide to look into aftermarket filters, look for filters that have a silicone anti-drain back valve. I recommend the Fram Ultra, which for this 2014 Accent would be: XG9688.
As for oil, I've heard of people running 0W-20/30 with lots of success, and in the case of Mobil1 AFE, the OW seems to be mostly PAO based. However, most any oil will work in the XW-20/30 range.
I agree that FRAM Ultra is a great choice here. To add to the motor oil choices, Castrol Magnatec 5W-30 or 5W-20 is very good as well, especially on startup in Hyundai/KIA vehicles.
Magnatec is a great choice. Maybe I'm just buying into the marketing, but anything to help the startups on these Kia/Hyundai motors is well worth it in my book.