Originally Posted By: mechanicx
Originally Posted By: Gene K
My guess is the filter pictured is some sort of cut rate Chinese Filter thats sold by the gross at well under $1 a filter.
It looks like an E-core, ....
Correct, looks like that to me too. And honestly, between the nitrile combo valve design and open nylon cage, Id not use one of those with the Kia/Hyundai TSB either, or otherwise for that matter. I'd be fairly confident with other aftermarkets though, using the 'classic' design and preferably a silicone adbv, like the oem.
As said, if Kia said you had to use their filter they would have to provide it foc. The link below is about as good as I've seen on summarizing MM Warranty Act.
FTC Consumer Alert Auto Warranties, Routine Maintenance, and Repairs:
Originally Posted By: Gene K
My guess is the filter pictured is some sort of cut rate Chinese Filter thats sold by the gross at well under $1 a filter.
It looks like an E-core, ....
Correct, looks like that to me too. And honestly, between the nitrile combo valve design and open nylon cage, Id not use one of those with the Kia/Hyundai TSB either, or otherwise for that matter. I'd be fairly confident with other aftermarkets though, using the 'classic' design and preferably a silicone adbv, like the oem.
As said, if Kia said you had to use their filter they would have to provide it foc. The link below is about as good as I've seen on summarizing MM Warranty Act.
FTC Consumer Alert Auto Warranties, Routine Maintenance, and Repairs: