Bought several WIX 51334 filters for my Elantra using those O'Reilly coupons last week. I noticed at the store that WIX changed their boxes. Now they can't be opened without sabotaging the box (good for the retailers - people can't switch filters now, but bad for the consumer - can't tell if a filter is damaged before buying). I finally got around to putting them away on my garage rack and I got the itch to check for damage, so I opened one...
The box isn't the only change. These now appear to be Hyundai filters painted black! See the pics below, but the changes I noticed with the new one (right side of comparison pics):
*Filter is slightly shorter
*Totally different paint job
*Open end is sealed
*Fewer holes above ADBV
*No longer U.S. made, now South Korea
*Mann-Hummel prominently featured on the can
I'm not too concerned with the changes, as I know Hyundai makes great filters, however I'm very curious why the filter is slightly shorter. Has anyone already done a C+P on these? I'll definitely do one once they come off. Eager to hear everyone's input!
The box isn't the only change. These now appear to be Hyundai filters painted black! See the pics below, but the changes I noticed with the new one (right side of comparison pics):
*Filter is slightly shorter
*Totally different paint job
*Open end is sealed
*Fewer holes above ADBV
*No longer U.S. made, now South Korea
*Mann-Hummel prominently featured on the can
I'm not too concerned with the changes, as I know Hyundai makes great filters, however I'm very curious why the filter is slightly shorter. Has anyone already done a C+P on these? I'll definitely do one once they come off. Eager to hear everyone's input!