Which filter? '00 2.0L Kia Sportage

[92saturnsl2]

Looked up the filter in this vehicle in the Walmart catalog and I come up with Fram PH5343. Autozone, Advance auto and many other places show this same filter.

At Advance Auto it also specifies a Purolator L14610, but that filter cross references to a Fram PH7317, not a PH5343. What gives?

Side by side the PH5343 and 7317 are identical in size. But on the 7317 it's hollow and you can see all the way back to the top of the can. On the 5343 there's some valve or something midway down the can. Can't see past the 1st inch or so. Can I use either filter?

What is the suggested "oversize" filter for this application?

 

[oggb]

Using the Advance Auto Parts coupon codes you can get PureONE filters for $3.99 each, or... let's see.

I can get 12 L14610 Purolator oil filters from my local Advance for $33.88+tax = $2.96 per filter, vs the normal $4.49.

You can get 8 PureONEs for $3.99/ea using this same method.

Buy them online, use coupon code ES123, voila. Gonna need to order enough filters to get you over the $50 mark ($20 coupon) but it's a heck of a deal.

Just a thought, anyway

Edit: Also, both Purolator filters contain an anti-drainback valve. That is most likely the valve that you're seeing. Could be the bypass valve, too. Considering the reputation Purolator has I can't imagine you would have any problems with their filters.

 

[Sayjac]

The Purolator application guide lists the 14610. http://www.purolatorautofilters.net/reso...e&year=2000

Th Fram appplication guide doesn't even have the Kia Sportage listed. However, #7317 is the Fram number equivalent of the 14610. I'd sugggest you stay with the 14610/7317 size.

FWIW, another thing you could do is by 4 P1's at Advance and use one of those buy $25 get $10 off coupons. They are posted on the promo board to print out in color.

 

[ThirdeYe]

If you have the width, you could also use the 14459/3593A. Same thread as the 14610/7317.

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
If you have the width, you could also use the 14459/3593A. Same thread as the 14610/7317.
Theres plenty of room on the engine for that filter.

But getting any filter on the engine takes an act of you know who.

I have found the easiest way is to unbolt and remove the charcoal canister abd move it out of the way.

 

[92saturnsl2]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
Theres plenty of room on the engine for that filter.

But getting any filter on the engine takes an act of you know who.


I had no problems replacing it without having to remove anything. I used a welders glove (goes up to mid forearm) to keep from burning myself while reaching in there. Getting the new filter back on was kind of a pain, but I've seen plenty that were worse.

The real issue is the vertical orientation of the filter which makes it impossible to remove without spilling all the contents EVERYWHERE. I sure wouldn't attempt this on a driveway.

 

[Chris142]

How did you get to it? I cant get my fat arm down between the intake manifold, charcoal canister and whatever else is in the way.

 

[92saturnsl2]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
How did you get to it? I cant get my fat arm down between the intake manifold, charcoal canister and whatever else is in the way.


I crossed my fingers, said a prayer, then dove my gloved hand into the hot engine hoping for the best. Putting the new filter on was much harder, having to maneuver it to line up to the threads. Not much room there!

Not the easiest, but not the worst. I still remember one of my first cars, a '92 Saturn 1.9L where I had to take the passenger tire off while on jackstands to access the oil filter.