The all-new ECOGARD SYNTHETIC+ S11830 is a unique, must-stock cartridge oil filter designed for use when servicing the popular 2020 Hyundai Accent/Sonata/Venue or 2020 Kia Rio. We wouldn’t normally feel the need to write an in-depth overview for an oil filter, but the ECOGARD S11830 (OE Hyundai 26350-2M000) is no ordinary cartridge oil filter. When…
When owning or servicing a diesel vehicle it’s important to recognize how different the engine technology is compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. The differences have a significant impact on the approach to routine diesel engine maintenance such as what oil is used and how frequently filters are changed – especially oil filters, air filters, and fuel…
When a turbodiesel engine experiences power loss or turbo problems, the air-intake and filters will be some of the first components that professional installers will investigate. That fact highlights just how critical air filter maintenance is to keep a turbocharged diesel vehicle running right. What we want to talk about today, is one aspect of…
In the past, we’ve discussed at length how the evolution of modern engines is impacting the way that drivers need to think about maintaining their vehicles. This conversation usually takes place in the context of small, low-displacement engines that get a major boost in power via turbocharger technology. If you’re unfamiliar, I recommend that you…
With news of the Covid-19 pandemic dominating the airwaves lately, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about PPE, which is an acronym for Personal Protective Equipment. Items like goggles, masks, gowns, gloves, etc… all fall under this designation. If you’re thinking about expanded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use in your business operations, we would like…
If you’re like most aftermarket installers, the answer is… Probably not. The Problem The wiper systems on late model Subaru and Land Rover, as well as some Toyota, Mazda, and BMW vehicles were developed to use a unique new 15mm top-button (TB15), slotted wiper blade arm. Up until now, most of the wiper blade solutions…
Synthetic lubricants used to be something that drivers would buy out of personal preference, usually driven by a desire to put nothing but the best in their cars. Let’s be very clear – Those days are gone. Extended protection oil filters and synthetic lubricants have transitioned from being premium maintenance products to products that are…
Welcome to 2020! We’ve just kicked off a brand-new decade and for many of us in North America, that means driving around in frigid temperatures – sometimes during extreme inclement weather. If you’re like most people, you haven’t given much thought to the impact that driving in cold or hot climates can have on a…
Last weekend, we all gained an hour of sleep by setting clocks back one hour to conclude the daylight-saving time period for 2019. And, at ECOGARD we always say that the beginning and end of daylight-saving time are good times to consider changing a car’s cabin air filter. Unfortunately, many people don’t act on this…
History – What is “Right to Repair”? The Motor Vehicle Owner’s Right to Repair Act, shortened to Right to Repair, is the common name of several similar bills that were proposed in the US Congress at the federal level in 2001 and several state legislatures in the years to follow. The proposal required that automakers…