Hi all

On the XG350 (and Sonata I suspect) there is a small plastic (maybe 6" x 6")
guard that must be removed from under the car before the oil filter can be
replaced. I assume this is for protection against rocks being thrown up
while driving, but that is only a guess. On my sister-in-laws car that
piece is missing. Undoubtedly a fast oil change place took it off and
forgot / didn't bother to put it back on (just another reason to do your own
oil changes). Does this piece need to be replaced?


Thanks

Dan

 

On Aug 20, 10:31 am, "Dan Kuechle" <danie...@visi.com> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> On the XG350 (and Sonata I suspect) there is a small plastic (maybe 6" x 6")
> guard that must be removed from under the car before the oil filter can be
> replaced. I assume this is for protection against rocks being thrown up
> while driving, but that is only a guess. On my sister-in-laws car that
> piece is missing. Undoubtedly a fast oil change place took it off and
> forgot / didn't bother to put it back on (just another reason to do your own
> oil changes). Does this piece need to be replaced?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dan

I think it has more to do with under vehicle aerodynamics and keeping
water away from the belts. I've seen numerous cars without them and
have never heard of an issue.