oil filter guard?
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 |
Re: oil filter guard?
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. |
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