So instead of using ST 5w20 this round, I ended up getting a good deal on O'Reilly's full synthetic 5w20 with a Bosch filter. I decided to hang on to the Bosch for another change and ended up using an OEM Hyundai filter.
First things first, the drain plug. For reference, this is the very first oil change I have ever personally done on my car. All other changes were primarily done at Firestone Complete Auto Care and at the Hyundai dealer early on. To my surprise, both the plug and filter were very easy to get off. No over tightening
However, this is what I saw when I pulled the plug off.....made me [censored]......
I guess no one ever bothers to change gaskets anymore??? There were 2 nylon/plastic washers and about 4 metal ones. I had to grab them using pliers and a vice grip for support. Tisk tisk.... I replaced them all with a single, new aluminum crush washer.
Before refilling with the O'Reilly's 5w20 syn, I snapped a few oil cap pics...hard to see inside, but looks like the semi syn 5w20 Kendall was doing its job!
I then got curious to see what the FS filter looked like on the inside, so I cut it open with a hacksaw. Note the metal shavings are from the saw, NOT my car...
Is this an ecore? How can you tell if a filter is ecore? It seems like a solid filter regardless.
Discuss
First things first, the drain plug. For reference, this is the very first oil change I have ever personally done on my car. All other changes were primarily done at Firestone Complete Auto Care and at the Hyundai dealer early on. To my surprise, both the plug and filter were very easy to get off. No over tightening
I guess no one ever bothers to change gaskets anymore??? There were 2 nylon/plastic washers and about 4 metal ones. I had to grab them using pliers and a vice grip for support. Tisk tisk.... I replaced them all with a single, new aluminum crush washer.
Before refilling with the O'Reilly's 5w20 syn, I snapped a few oil cap pics...hard to see inside, but looks like the semi syn 5w20 Kendall was doing its job!
I then got curious to see what the FS filter looked like on the inside, so I cut it open with a hacksaw. Note the metal shavings are from the saw, NOT my car...
Is this an ecore? How can you tell if a filter is ecore? It seems like a solid filter regardless.
Discuss
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