hyundai oil filters.

[waltywalt]

Why does everyone on hear think Hyundai filters are so great. I used 1 once because of the tsb Hyundai dealers claim they got but ive never had a problem with ticking noise using fram ultras or Mobil 1 or kn or pur1 either. I do remember the Hyundai filter being heavy
.I could of swore a guy on hear a few weeks ago posted the specs and they weren't very good if I remember right. Does anybody know the specs for Hyundai filters. Are they synthetic and wire backed. What kind of adbv do they have.

 

[SrDriver]

From personal experience and reading too I feel that KIA/Hyundai filters are a great choice.

There was a TSB issued regarding a recommendation that OEM filters be used as I recall.

 

[fisher83]

I think that some of the Hyundai engines are more sensitive to the filter type than others. I do like the OEM filters and they can usually be purchased for about the same price as other mid-tier filters. Anti-drainback valve is the red silicon type. Not sure about the specs. Does feel heavier than some of the other filter brands and appears to be well built. I have used Super Tech, Purolator Classic, NAPA, and the OEM brand filters on our 2004 Elantra and have never noticed any noise differences amongst them.

 

[spasm3]

I have used the oem filters, i now have a mobil 1 filter on the elantra. I can't tell any difference.

 

[Eddie]

If OEM filters are fairly priced why would I bother using anything else?

 

[walterjay]

The Hyundai filter is a lot heavier filter than most others. I have seen a cutaway of the filters and they are impressive. They seem heavy duty. I have used them on Kia engines.

My Hyundai Santa Fe uses the cartridge type. I had used a couple Fram CH9999 filters and found that the O ring was out of spec. The thing would seep oil no matter what I did. Went back to Hyundai originals and solved the problem. I buy them in bulk four at a time cheaper than Fram from Walmart

 

[Kool1]

This post should answer some questions.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3110943

 

[MobilinHyundia]

Hyundai filters maybe constructed well but their filtration is not that good.
Same as Toyota oil filters, not great but flow very good.
Toyota engines last forever if taken care of.

I use only Amsoil filters now ....no noise from the engine.
RP, FRAM ULTRA , NAPA PLATINUM and AMSOIL are my filter choices for Hyundai engines.

 

[KCJeep]

Originally Posted By: fisher83
I think that some of the Hyundai engines are more sensitive to the filter type than others.


Yes this. The TSB is legit, for some of their vehicles, but they push it for ALL their vehicles and that simply is not the case. The cartridge filter models for example seem to thrive on any quality filter. All I've used in our KIA is Napa Golds and never an issue. Others here have made similar statements. Yet some other owners have had issues that an OEM filter made disappear, all spin on canister models from what I've seen.

 

[Jeffs2006EvoIX]

Hyundai's at least the newer ones are very sensitive to oil psi. I have found in the 3 hyundais I had (2008 Sonata 2.4, 2011 Sonata 2.4 and a 2011 Elantra 1.8) were indeed quiter at start up vs aftermarket filters.

Does this mean the non OEM filters aren't good? No. But when the OEM filter can be had for less than the aftermarket ones? I just go OEM.

Of note though these new hyundai motors are not the quietest out there regardless IMO.

Jeff

 

[Ken2]

Do people think that Hyundai/Kia filters are so great, or just that they are right for the engines?

Keep in mind that all aftermarket oil filters are reverse engineered; the engine makers do not publish the specs. Some aftermarket filter makers may determine the specs of the OE filter, then pick one from their catalog that they feel is close enough. If it indeed isn't close enough, should the engine maker be stuck for the warranty claim?

We don't know why Hyundai/Kia issued the TSB about oil filters. I do know that as long as my Kia is under the 10 year/100,000 mile engine warranty, I'll use Kia filters.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: Ken2
Keep in mind that all aftermarket oil filters are reverse engineered; the engine makers do not publish the specs. Some aftermarket filter makers may determine the specs of the OE filter, then pick one from their catalog that they feel is close enough. If it indeed isn't close enough, should the engine maker be stuck for the warranty claim?


I'm sure the auto maker would try to blame the aftermarket oil filter is there was an oil related problem. If engine damage did occur, then the filter manufacture would be liable (since they specified their filter) if the auto maker could prove it was the aftermarket filter.

 

[accent2012]

Also, the aftermarket filters are made to be used in cars other than Hyundai, so their bypass valve pressure range may vary much more wildly than the OEM...

 

[Wilhelm_D]

Originally Posted By: MobilinHyundia
Hyundai filters maybe constructed well but their filtration is not that good.

That has not been my experience. They use a very dense proprietary filter media and their efficiency compares favorably with the aftermarket brands.

 

[salv]

Hyundai filters are outstanding. There is no justifiable reason to buy another filter other than maybe, price.

 

[Wilhelm_D]

Originally Posted By: Ken2
Do people think that Hyundai/Kia filters are so great, or just that they are right for the engines?

They're very well made. They also work well in other vehicles which use the same basic filter parameters.

Originally Posted By: Ken2
Keep in mind that all aftermarket oil filters are reverse engineered; the engine makers do not publish the specs. Some aftermarket filter makers may determine the specs of the OE filter, then pick one from their catalog that they feel is close enough.

Oil filters are not laboratory gear. Bypass oil pressures, for example, are given in a range (.e.g, 8-11 psi) because the parts are sheet metal, the springs often "clickers", and they sell for $5 or so each. The Hyundai filters have a M20 x 1.5, a bypass in the 11-14 psi range, and a 2.475 OD gasket. A design which meets those parameters and is not too long or too fat such that it interferes with something should work fine.

Originally Posted By: Ken2
We don't know why Hyundai/Kia issued the TSB about oil filters. I do know that as long as my Kia is under the 10 year/100,000 mile engine warranty, I'll use Kia filters.

What triggered the TSB was complaints of a ticking or light knocking noise on cold starts when using some aftermarket oil filters, especially if using inappropriately heavy motor oil. I noted it myself, but it created no operating problem at all. The Hyundai/Kia filter with its coil spring bypass valve doesn't exhibit this issue. Fram, one of the brands that tended to do this, created a new part number 9688 replacing the 3593A specifically for Hyundai/Kia applications

The FRAMs match in every aspect, but internally the 9688 has a revised bypass valve.

Generally the major brand and the OEM filters all get the job done. If you're doing extended drain intervals there is some advantage to looking at premium filters with superior filter media. Engine damage from oil filters usually involves installation SNAFUs such as not tightening it correctly.

The Hyundai filters are well made, $5 a piece, and filter very well.

 

[cheech279]

I've had a 2002 Sonata GLS, a 2008 Elantra GLS and a 2011 Elantra Touring SE. I used Nippon oil filters with no engine noise issues whatsoever while using 5w30 and 5w20 conventional, and I got the following filters in the on deck circle:

2 Hyundai/Kia 26300-35503
2 Baldwin B7243
2 Hastings LF565
1 Mann ML1002

I don't anticipate any problems with these. I know about the TSB's issued both by Hyundai and Baldwin Filters.