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Hyundai Veracruz Oil Filter Design

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Hyundai Oil Filter Design by carbuyer11
Jul 05, 2007 (6:26 pm)
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I've changed my oil for years. However, I have read that the Veracruz has a different type filter than what I'm used to. I checked Fram's website- it looks like the filter comes without the metal casing. Is this system owner-accessible or am I going to need to use a dealer for simple oil changes? This is my first Hyundai. Is this typical for the brand? Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Re: Hyundai Oil Filter Design [carbuyer11] by craigmri
Jul 06, 2007 (1:21 am)
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Replying to: carbuyer11 (Jul 05, 2007 6:26 pm)

Assuming the Veracruz 3.8L has the same oil filter setup that the 3.3L Santa fe has, it is a relatively easy filter change. Its a cartridge type filter. basically you have a housing you unscrew under the plastic engine cover. The new filter cartridge comes with a couple of O-rings that get replaced with the cartridge. Certainly a do-it-yourself project still. Personally however, I still prefer the conventional screw-on filter type.
 
Craig
'07 Santa Fe(about to be replaced by Hyundai for a Non-Lemon law Arbitration ruling)
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Change your own oil?? by jimmyz4
Aug 28, 2007 (5:01 pm)
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Gents, and ladies - why risk voiding your great long, warranty, getting oil on your driveway [guaranteed to happen], screwing the filter on wrong and having the oil light come on, the car falling on you, your neighbor seeing you under your new car?? to save a few bucks.
 
Let the dealer do it and worry about oil filter and the design. It also documents your oil changes when you sell it.
 
In my opinion, changing ones oil is false, risky economy.
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Re: Change your own oil?? [jimmyz4] by alternator
Oct 03, 2007 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: jimmyz4 (Aug 28, 2007 5:01 pm)

With the Fram oil drain adapter (less than $10) you can drain oil directly into a container without spilling a drop. Using plastic drive-on ramps it is no problem reaching most oil filters for changing. Saving about $15 or $20 per oil+filter change has always been worth it to me.
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oil changes by perdido2key
Nov 21, 2007 (6:52 am)
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The manual states do not use a floor jack, but its OK to use wheel ramps.
Autozone has the element style filter for about $8 bucks.
STP S9999.
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Re: Change your own oil?? [alternator] by becyk
Nov 27, 2007 (8:27 pm)
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Replying to: alternator (Oct 03, 2007 3:38 pm)

saving $15 on an oil change? I won't get my hands dirty for $15!!!
 
My 2¢
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Re: Change your own oil?? [becyk] by perdido2key
Nov 28, 2007 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: becyk (Nov 27, 2007 8:27 pm)

After I remove the rubber gloves I revel in the fact that the filter was installed correctly, the sump has the correct amout and type of oil. I did not need to drive 115 miles round trip to the dealer. No local quick change oil place that I trust.
 
My $16.42 worth ! $3.00 per gallon!
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Self Oil Change by rshook
Dec 22, 2007 (8:43 am)
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Agreed! I just did our 3rd (I let the dealer do the first one free) change w/ Mobil 1 and a Fram filter for less than $30, it was done correctly, everything properly torqued and cleaned up, new filter gaskets used for sure and I take a few dig. photos each time to document the process. Piece of cake. ('07 3.3l Santa Fe)
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Re: Self Oil Change [rshook] by jdelprete
Dec 31, 2007 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: rshook (Dec 22, 2007 8:43 am)

RSHOOK - I just bought a Veracruz yesterday and like you I do all of my oil changes myself. Being that this is my first Hyundai and that you noted digital photos can you send me a few of them please?
 
Also, where did you get your filters? Do they have them say at Autozone or do you have to get the filters and crush rings from the dealer?
 
Thanks in advance.
 
JIM
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Re: Self Oil Change [jdelprete] by rshook
Jan 03, 2008 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: jdelprete (Dec 31, 2007 12:44 pm)

Hi Jim: I don't think my photos would help you at all. Their intent is to show the odometer, oil (new/old), filter (new/old), wrenches, drain pan, etc. with the date visible in case of any warranty claim.
 
I get the Fram filters from Walmart, the crush washer from the dealer in quantity).
 
I'm not sure if your filter design is the same as on mine - 3.3L v6 but if so, it takes a little getting used to it. The filter 'cage' just snaps out by pulling - this isn't obvious at first and then the new one just snaps back in place.
 
Best luck... Roger.

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