oil filter guard?

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Dan Kuechle

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
 
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
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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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