06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

Random thought on a 3.3L V6 Sonata oil change.......should the NEW oil
filter cartridge have a little fresh clean oil poured over it before
it seats in the housing?

Also, should the cartridge housing be filled with some oil before the
cap is put back on? The maintenance schedule says (I believe) the
filter holds 0.3L of oil.

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

"mbleisch@gmail.com" <mbleisch@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1176768973.909957.106920@n76g2000hsh.googlegr oups.com:

> Random thought on a 3.3L V6 Sonata oil change.......should the NEW oil
> filter cartridge have a little fresh clean oil poured over it before
> it seats in the housing?
>
> Also, should the cartridge housing be filled with some oil before the
> cap is put back on? The maintenance schedule says (I believe) the
> filter holds 0.3L of oil.

I wouldn't worry about oil on the catridge itself, but I do run a bead on
the o-rings.

I guess you could put some oil in the housing before you seal it up, but it
doesn't seem necessary to me. I've never done it myself and never need to
add a drop of oil after filling the crankcase and letting it warm up a few
minutes.

Eric

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

I've never had to do either. No problems.


<mbleisch@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Random thought on a 3.3L V6 Sonata oil change.......should the NEW oil
> filter cartridge have a little fresh clean oil poured over it before
> it seats in the housing?
>
> Also, should the cartridge housing be filled with some oil before the
> cap is put back on? The maintenance schedule says (I believe) the
> filter holds 0.3L of oil.
>

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

On Apr 16, 8:31 pm, "Eric G." <NgOrSePeAn...@Zoptonline.Znet> wrote:
> "mblei...@gmail.com" <mblei...@gmail.com> wrote innews:1176768973.909957.106920@n76g2000hsh.google groups.com:
>
> > Random thought on a 3.3L V6 Sonata oil change.......should the NEW oil
> > filter cartridge have a little fresh clean oil poured over it before
> > it seats in the housing?
>
> > Also, should the cartridge housing be filled with some oil before the
> > cap is put back on? The maintenance schedule says (I believe) the
> > filter holds 0.3L of oil.
>
> I wouldn't worry about oil on the catridge itself, but I do run a bead on
> the o-rings.
>
> I guess you could put some oil in the housing before you seal it up, but it
> doesn't seem necessary to me. I've never done it myself and never need to
> add a drop of oil after filling the crankcase and letting it warm up a few
> minutes.
>
> Eric

Oh yes definitely - standard procedure in my book. I don't know why
the dealer told me the oil change would be hard....the only difficult
thing is keeping everything around the filter clean......sure can get
really messy.

I wasn't sure if that should be done, I didn't do it on either oil
change (this has only been the second oil change). Just wanted to
make sure. Thanks for the feedback.

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

<mbleisch@gmail.com> wrote in message
> I don't know why
> the dealer told me the oil change would be hard....

Probably so he can charge more. The only thing extra he has to do compared
to other cars is remove the engine shroud to get to the filter. The place I
go to charge $5 more for cars like that, plus $2 for the lighter oil since
he buys the 10W-30 in bulk, but the 5W in bottles. That still puts him
about $15 less than most dealers and he is 20 miles closer. The cartridge
filters cost a bit more than the spin on types. That makes sense too since
they have less metal they charge more for them. :)

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

On Apr 18, 10:13 am, "Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote:
> <mblei...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> > I don't know why
> > the dealer told me the oil change would be hard....
>
> Probably so he can charge more. The only thing extra he has to do compared
> to other cars is remove the engine shroud to get to the filter. The place I
> go to charge $5 more for cars like that, plus $2 for the lighter oil since
> he buys the 10W-30 in bulk, but the 5W in bottles. That still puts him
> about $15 less than most dealers and he is 20 miles closer. The cartridge
> filters cost a bit more than the spin on types. That makes sense too since
> they have less metal they charge more for them. :)

I completely agree Edwin.......it's not all that hard to begin with.
Common sense stuff. I think it's easier to change the oil in our 06
Sonata than it is in our 05 Tucson.

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> <mbleisch@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> I don't know why
>> the dealer told me the oil change would be hard....
>
> Probably so he can charge more. The only thing extra he has to do
> compared to other cars is remove the engine shroud to get to the filter.
> The place I go to charge $5 more for cars like that, plus $2 for the
> lighter oil since he buys the 10W-30 in bulk, but the 5W in bottles. That
> still puts him about $15 less than most dealers and he is 20 miles closer.
> The cartridge filters cost a bit more than the spin on types. That makes
> sense too since they have less metal they charge more for them. :)

You describe my situation to a tee....closer cheaper quicker in town.

One question for you all - The dealer says their filter is different,
and afetrmarket filters could lead to troubles, and warranty problems???

I took a quick look at Hyundai filter and the "quick lube" filter(made in
Korea) side by side and they looked identical - decidedly low tech
cylindrical paper element between to round open bases w/ no check valves or
other gizmos

....did I miss something? PS This may have been bandied about before in
the group, but having seen the filters I just didn't notice a difference,
and inquiring minds want to know.
>

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

Take the oil filter canister cover loose but do not remove it. Then drain
your oil and reinstall the plug. You'll find that when you get back to
the canister the oil has drained out.

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

"Darby OGill" <bark@woof.net> wrote in message
> I took a quick look at Hyundai filter and the "quick lube" filter(made in
> Korea) side by side and they looked identical - decidedly low tech
> cylindrical paper element between to round open bases w/ no check valves
> or other gizmos
>
> ....did I miss something? PS This may have been bandied about before in
> the group, but having seen the filters I just didn't notice a difference,
> and inquiring minds want to know.
>>
>
>

I've not been able to find any aftermarket filters yet. I've bought the
Hyundai from the dealer for $8.95 and my oil change guy gives me an
allowance for them.

Good chance that the filter you have is the same exact one made for Hyundai,
but I've no way of telling. Just be sure to read the fine print on the
warranty before you use them.

Re: 06 Sonata 3.3L oil change procedure questions
 

I have changed my oil 3 times now, never had any oil in the filter cavity!.
I always drain the crankcase, then take off the oilfilter cao.filter and
there's never been any oil in the hole! all drained out!