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…
A heavy-duty cabin air filter is the only barrier between the dirty outside air and the occupants of a truck’s cabin. No one wants to breathe dirty, smelly, and potentially harmful air. However, most long-distance drivers don’t realize just how bad the air quality in the cabin is due to cabin air filter neglect. For…
Something about local news broadcasts has caught my eye lately. That something is the rising frequency with which I see air quality alerts. Maybe it’s all the talk of climate change that seems to dominate the political and media narratives these days. Whatever the reason, I’m more aware now than ever. It doesn’t really matter…
As vehicle manufacturers look to improve the impact of vehicles and their parts on the environment, cartridge oil filters are becoming more common. For the professional installer, replacing a cartridge oil filter isn’t a difficult job, but there is slightly more risk when compared with the more common spin-on oil filter. Improper installation can lead…
Eco oil filters are a special type of environmentally friendly oil filter, also known as the “cartridge” or “canister” oil filter. These filters are made entirely of pleated, paper filter media and plastic. Unlike the more commonly known spin-on type, eco oil filters are able to be incinerated once they’re used, which means they don’t…
Wiper blades are important safety devices. If they’re smearing or chattering the driver can’t see properly and may be distracted. Both increase the risk of an accident.
Typically drivers notice their wipers aren’t doing a good job of clearing away rain or spray while on a road trip. They realize the blades need attention, but forget about them when they reach their destination.
What causes lube oil filter over pressurization and what are the symptoms?