Is there not a middle ground on the Fram Ultras?
I change my oil at 5000-5500 using Chevron Texaco Pro DS grpIII syn, because Hyundai (GDI/Connecting Rods Spinning/Engine seizures, etc.).
But I leave the filter on if it's got only 5000-5500 on it and go another OCI. I mean if the filter is rated for 20,000 then 10,000 should be a breeze right? The engine is dead silent on startups, which leads me to think the ADBV is still working. Hyundai cars are notorious for making a lot of start up noises if the engine doesn't like the filter for whatever reason.
I'm debating in my head going three OCI on the filter this time. It sure is nice not to have to deal with changing it on my back on the garage floor. A expensive UOA with particle counts for each OCI would be telling, but I don't particularly feel like paying for one. Sometimes, life is easier if you just drive and don't think about it. Engine is quiet, runs strong, gets good mileage---->no problem.
I change my oil at 5000-5500 using Chevron Texaco Pro DS grpIII syn, because Hyundai (GDI/Connecting Rods Spinning/Engine seizures, etc.).
But I leave the filter on if it's got only 5000-5500 on it and go another OCI. I mean if the filter is rated for 20,000 then 10,000 should be a breeze right? The engine is dead silent on startups, which leads me to think the ADBV is still working. Hyundai cars are notorious for making a lot of start up noises if the engine doesn't like the filter for whatever reason.
I'm debating in my head going three OCI on the filter this time. It sure is nice not to have to deal with changing it on my back on the garage floor. A expensive UOA with particle counts for each OCI would be telling, but I don't particularly feel like paying for one. Sometimes, life is easier if you just drive and don't think about it. Engine is quiet, runs strong, gets good mileage---->no problem.