Hyundai factory filter or Pure One?

[Wilhelm_D]

Originally Posted By: Hazmat
So... who makes the Hyundai filters? Or do they actually have their own filter plant?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Mobis

This is the the equivalent of Chrysler Mopar or GM Delco.

http://www.mobis.co.kr/eng/

 

[Wilhelm_D]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Rumor Heard: Fram has DELISTED their Hyundai Elantra applications (i.e., they do NOT sell filter for Elantras).


Not true.

For example, for the 2005 Hyundai Elantra oil filter they list the XG9688, TG9688, and PH9688.

What did happen was the previous XG3593A, TG3593A, and PH3593A were delisted for Hyundai and these new modified parts substituted.

There were apparently startup noise problems with the older number.

 

[opus1]

Interesting observation; I was at Blain's Farm & Fleet yesterday and looked up the Purolator equivalent for my Sonata. They listed the L14459 but the PL14459 was "not recommended" for the GLS. Purolator's website lists both.

As I'm new to the Hyundai world, what do OEM filters run at the dealers? I hear that they're "reasonable" and good for what you get in the filter, but don't have a dollar figure. I suppose I could call the dealer, but, well, I'm lazy.

 

[stubbakatt]

Originally Posted By: opus1
Interesting observation; I was at Blain's Farm & Fleet yesterday and looked up the Purolator equivalent for my Sonata. They listed the L14459 but the PL14459 was "not recommended" for the GLS. Purolator's website lists both.

As I'm new to the Hyundai world, what do OEM filters run at the dealers? I hear that they're "reasonable" and good for what you get in the filter, but don't have a dollar figure. I suppose I could call the dealer, but, well, I'm lazy.

They're around $6

 

[KC_admin]

Originally Posted By: Popinski
Hyundai filters are the only filters that I have ever seen that are sealed. Even the expensive K and N and Mobil 1 filters are not sealed.


You mean Hyundai oil filters are shrinkwrapped in plastic in the box before installation on the engine?

 

[Popinski]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: Popinski
Hyundai filters are the only filters that I have ever seen that are sealed. Even the expensive K and N and Mobil 1 filters are not sealed.


Do you mean the box or the baseplate? This $1.49 "pronto" has plastic on the baseplate, is made in china, and is suprisingly heavy.

I have to +1 on the quality of hyundai brand filters. The one I saw unabashedly also had the kia logo on it.

I mean around the base plate. And a $1.49 oil filter? I'M SHOCKED!!

 

[Minou]

Originally Posted By: Popinski
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: Popinski
Hyundai filters are the only filters that I have ever seen that are sealed. Even the expensive K and N and Mobil 1 filters are not sealed.


Do you mean the box or the baseplate? This $1.49 "pronto" has plastic on the baseplate, is made in china, and is suprisingly heavy.

I have to +1 on the quality of hyundai brand filters. The one I saw unabashedly also had the kia logo on it.

I mean around the base plate. And a $1.49 oil filter? I'M SHOCKED!!


Ditto my 3 $2.69 Made in China Napa Pro Select 1334.

 

[miraCRD]

Originally Posted By: Popinski
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: Popinski
Hyundai filters are the only filters that I have ever seen that are sealed. Even the expensive K and N and Mobil 1 filters are not sealed.


Do you mean the box or the baseplate? This $1.49 "pronto" has plastic on the baseplate, is made in china, and is suprisingly heavy.

I have to +1 on the quality of hyundai brand filters. The one I saw unabashedly also had the kia logo on it.

I mean around the base plate. And a $1.49 oil filter? I'M SHOCKED!!


I think those Pronto filters are surprisingly nice. Even inside. See the guts of a Korean production one I cut open here.

 

[Bill in Utah]

AGAIN here we go right to where a filter is made and then comes the bashing.

If you notice your comment missing it is because you went there. STOP with the bashing. If you have any comments PM me.

Bill