2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
the dealer? Thank you.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
> the dealer? Thank you.

Is there a number in the manual? Any auto parts store can cross reference
to another brand.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
> the dealer? Thank you.

Is there a number in the manual? Any auto parts store can cross reference
to another brand.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:11:48 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net>
wrote:

>
>"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:ftp2h2hnmjtf6iikhtrq6tsm30mtjfp8sf@4ax.com.. .
>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
>> the dealer? Thank you.
>
>Is there a number in the manual? Any auto parts store can cross reference
>to another brand.
>
I did some internet research today, it seems that Fram does have one.
I have the number CA9392...I will check a few stores tomorrow.
Thanks for the reply.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:11:48 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net>
wrote:

>
>"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:ftp2h2hnmjtf6iikhtrq6tsm30mtjfp8sf@4ax.com.. .
>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
>> the dealer? Thank you.
>
>Is there a number in the manual? Any auto parts store can cross reference
>to another brand.
>
I did some internet research today, it seems that Fram does have one.
I have the number CA9392...I will check a few stores tomorrow.
Thanks for the reply.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

I just replaced my filter with the same # filter in my 03 GT for about
$14.00 and with a free bosch oil filter included
"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:11:48 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:ftp2h2hnmjtf6iikhtrq6tsm30mtjfp8sf@4ax.com. ..
>>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
>>> the dealer? Thank you.
>>
>>Is there a number in the manual? Any auto parts store can cross reference
>>to another brand.
>>
> I did some internet research today, it seems that Fram does have one.
> I have the number CA9392...I will check a few stores tomorrow.
> Thanks for the reply.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

I just replaced my filter with the same # filter in my 03 GT for about
$14.00 and with a free bosch oil filter included
"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:11:48 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"jtees4" <jtees4@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:ftp2h2hnmjtf6iikhtrq6tsm30mtjfp8sf@4ax.com. ..
>>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one? About how much is this at
>>> the dealer? Thank you.
>>
>>Is there a number in the manual? Any auto parts store can cross reference
>>to another brand.
>>
> I did some internet research today, it seems that Fram does have one.
> I have the number CA9392...I will check a few stores tomorrow.
> Thanks for the reply.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

jtees4 wrote:
> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one?
No. Purolator makes one for it (#A25395. I've used a couple of them and
they work fine. They're $13.49 at Pep Boys.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

jtees4 wrote:
> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one?
No. Purolator makes one for it (#A25395. I've used a couple of them and
they work fine. They're $13.49 at Pep Boys.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:54:10 GMT, Brian Nystrom
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:

>jtees4 wrote:
>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one?
>No. Purolator makes one for it (#A25395. I've used a couple of them and
>they work fine. They're $13.49 at Pep Boys.

Thanks, I picked up a couple of Frams today at Walmart. $11 and change
i think.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:54:10 GMT, Brian Nystrom
<brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:

>jtees4 wrote:
>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one?
>No. Purolator makes one for it (#A25395. I've used a couple of them and
>they work fine. They're $13.49 at Pep Boys.

Thanks, I picked up a couple of Frams today at Walmart. $11 and change
i think.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

jtees4 wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:54:10 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> jtees4 wrote:
>>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one?
>> No. Purolator makes one for it (#A25395. I've used a couple of them and
>> they work fine. They're $13.49 at Pep Boys.
>
> Thanks, I picked up a couple of Frams today at Walmart. $11 and change
> i think.

I'm not sure about the quality of Fram air filters, but their oil
filters are junk and can cause problems with Hyundai engines (there's a
TSB about this for the Elantra). The only Fram product that I use on my
car is their oil drain valve.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

jtees4 wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:54:10 GMT, Brian Nystrom
> <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> jtees4 wrote:
>>> Do I need to go to the dealer to get one?
>> No. Purolator makes one for it (#A25395. I've used a couple of them and
>> they work fine. They're $13.49 at Pep Boys.
>
> Thanks, I picked up a couple of Frams today at Walmart. $11 and change
> i think.

I'm not sure about the quality of Fram air filters, but their oil
filters are junk and can cause problems with Hyundai engines (there's a
TSB about this for the Elantra). The only Fram product that I use on my
car is their oil drain valve.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

Brian Nystrom wrote:

> I'm not sure about the quality of Fram air filters, but their oil
> filters are junk and can cause problems with Hyundai engines (there's a
> TSB about this for the Elantra). The only Fram product that I use on my
> car is their oil drain valve.

What do you mean by junk? The filtering ability is "not good" or do
they have mechanical problems like internal media clogging, leaking etc..

I've been using various oil filters for years and I have not noticed a
difference in any brand over another and have not noticed any filtering
problems, maybe I would not not notice them? Only two of my cars
actually have an oil pressure gauge though.
Almost all filters I've used look indentical in construction including
various lettered codes stamped on them. I've noticed some of them have
metal shaving around the threads left over from a poor tap job but even
that was not limited to a specific brand. If I see that on one, I put
it down and grab a different one.

In my Elantra for oil filters, I've either used the SuperTech from
WalMart or a Purolator from various parts stores. I do not use the book
suggested SuperTech though, there is a model that is slightly larger and
about the physical size of the suggested Purolator model. I do not have
the part number handy. Depending on where I am when I decide to by a
filters and is the type I buy. All of my cars (5 of them) can take
10w-30 so I always have a quite a few of the 5 quart containers of that
around ;)

To stay on topic with the thread, you can get a K&N air filter for your
Elantra if you feel comfortable with their dirt blocking ability, you
won't see any performance increase like some people like to claim on an
Elantra but it will save you on buying more filters if you do not mind
cleaning and oiling them as required.

Re: 2003 Elantra GT Air Filter
 

nolife wrote:
> Brian Nystrom wrote:
>
>> I'm not sure about the quality of Fram air filters, but their oil
>> filters are junk and can cause problems with Hyundai engines (there's a
>> TSB about this for the Elantra). The only Fram product that I use on my
>> car is their oil drain valve.
>
> What do you mean by junk? The filtering ability is "not good" or do
> they have mechanical problems like internal media clogging, leaking etc..

They have less media, which reduces their life. They're poorly
constructed, leading to failures of the valves and other components.
They bypass valve opens way below Hyundai's specifications. As I said,
they're junk.

> I've been using various oil filters for years and I have not noticed a
> difference in any brand over another and have not noticed any filtering
> problems, maybe I would not not notice them? Only two of my cars
> actually have an oil pressure gauge though.
> Almost all filters I've used look indentical in construction including
> various lettered codes stamped on them. I've noticed some of them have
> metal shaving around the threads left over from a poor tap job but even
> that was not limited to a specific brand. If I see that on one, I put
> it down and grab a different one.

Go to bobistheoilguy.com and read the tests of filters. There is a much
wider variation in construction and filter media than you might think.

> In my Elantra for oil filters, I've either used the SuperTech from
> WalMart or a Purolator from various parts stores. I do not use the book
> suggested SuperTech though, there is a model that is slightly larger and
> about the physical size of the suggested Purolator model. I do not have
> the part number handy. Depending on where I am when I decide to by a
> filters and is the type I buy.

Purolator filters are fine, but I'm not sure who's making Supertech
filters, so I don't use them (I do use Supertech synthetic oil). Pep
Boys house-brand filters are made by Purolator. Regarding filter size,
Purolator's #14459 is the stock size. They used to make the #24458 that
was ~40% longer, but they discontinued it.

> All of my cars (5 of them) can take
> 10w-30 so I always have a quite a few of the 5 quart containers of that
> around ;)

Unless you live in a hot area, you're probably better off with 5W-30.

> To stay on topic with the thread, you can get a K&N air filter for your
> Elantra if you feel comfortable with their dirt blocking ability, you
> won't see any performance increase like some people like to claim on an
> Elantra but it will save you on buying more filters if you do not mind
> cleaning and oiling them as required.

I wouldn't put one in my car if they gave it to me.