Good morning folks. Here we have a Service Champ #OF-4622 filter from a 2014 Hyundai Elantra hatch back with 7,900 miles and oil type/ grade unknown. Should have had KIA/HYUNDAI OEM filter on but oh well. It's basically a Champion Labs variant FYI.
Service Champ #0F-4622, 7,900k (CUT OPEN)
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Jk_636; j think a "jobber" would be good for probably 5k regardless of driving conditions, that's my opinion
Was filtering media at the top of the pic damaged during disassembly? Was it brittle? End caps look too big, wouldn't that slow down flow?
This SC filter is a downsized/consolidated application from the spec Hyun/Kia application size. The spec size is the 9688/14459 which is ~.5" longer and ~.5" wider. So this thimble shorty size filter actually is two sizes down from spec. It also skips the 7317/14610 size which would also fit and be ~1" longer.
Unfortunately this is what happens now at many quick lubes and indies doing oil changes. Likely not a big deal for some but not something I like as best practice. Bottom line, it's nothing more than a money saver practice. And in this case two sizes down from spec.
Though I can't see it definitively, thinking at least this has a separate dome poppet bypass and not a combo valve.
Unfortunately this is what happens now at many quick lubes and indies doing oil changes. Likely not a big deal for some but not something I like as best practice. Bottom line, it's nothing more than a money saver practice. And in this case two sizes down from spec.
Though I can't see it definitively, thinking at least this has a separate dome poppet bypass and not a combo valve.
Jorton; yeah I cut a bit too deep. Sorry for not mentioning
Sayjac, this had the "blue button" bypass.
Good to know
That sure ain't no Baldwin or Hastings. Unless you are an indie shop, why would you use a filter like this? To save $1.75?
No idea sir. Our shop uses wix
Isolation or a nice warm vacation spot?
Originally Posted By: NormanBuntz
..... Unless you are an indie shop, why would you use a filter like this? To save $1.75?
Point taken. Doubtful anyone regularly reading this board would make regular practice of it.
As this is a jobber filter though, I think the bigger point is that customers much like the owner of topic'd Elantra using some quick lubes or indie shops could, unbeknownst to them, end up with a downsized from spec oil filter. In this case it's downsized two sizes.
This is a case where the Hyundai or Kia dealer could make quite an impressive point imo by just showing the customer the difference between the SC filter used here and the H/K oem filter.
As for whether it has a significant effect on engine longevity is another discussion. I'll say probably not. It is interesting imo though, that using an oversize filter in place of spec is oft debated and discussed. Meanwhile some shops routinely downsize the same filter applications.
And I've got nothing against quick lubes or indies, just pointing out a practice that can occur at 'some' shops. My .02
..... Unless you are an indie shop, why would you use a filter like this? To save $1.75?
Point taken. Doubtful anyone regularly reading this board would make regular practice of it.
As this is a jobber filter though, I think the bigger point is that customers much like the owner of topic'd Elantra using some quick lubes or indie shops could, unbeknownst to them, end up with a downsized from spec oil filter. In this case it's downsized two sizes.
This is a case where the Hyundai or Kia dealer could make quite an impressive point imo by just showing the customer the difference between the SC filter used here and the H/K oem filter.
As for whether it has a significant effect on engine longevity is another discussion. I'll say probably not. It is interesting imo though, that using an oversize filter in place of spec is oft debated and discussed. Meanwhile some shops routinely downsize the same filter applications.
And I've got nothing against quick lubes or indies, just pointing out a practice that can occur at 'some' shops. My .02
Very good info Sayjac
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