Let us know how you make out......
If the Wix seem good I'll use them....

 

Using non OEM Air/Cabin filters on 2017 Sportage SX

I have read and been told to use only OEM oil filters on the KIA Sportage SX....my question pertains to the air/cabin filters. $29.00 for the combination (especially if it included freight) is a significant savings over dealer pricing if aftermarket filters are ok to use. Could you reveal the source of that pricing on the filters?

 

Yes it is OK to use after market air and cabin filters as they are not as critical (or as complex) as the oil filter is. He did say that he got them for $29 at rockauto.com.

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The cabin filter fit perfectly and the year old one was quite dirty. The darn air filter was the wrong one and It will cost
me $3.50 in postage to return. The Wix filters are good quality.

 

The cabin filter fit perfectly ...

Just to verify the cabin air filter was part number 24684 correct?

 

For those in the USA, my local dealer has a parts site that actually offers pretty reasonable prices (considering its a dealership).
orlando kia parts.com

I get my oil and air filters there.

 

What's wrong with the exhaust tips? I spray mine with WD-40 and wipe off - they stay looking great until the soot builds up again. But that reminds me - the soot has not been as bad since I've been running Plus or Premium gas. Anyway, if you have an orange build-up on them its just surface rust. Again with the WD-40 but on #0000 steel wool for rust.

 

I admit I haven't tried steel wool yet but have tried other cleaners. I was just disappointed that this (rust) happened so soon.

 

Meant to add, unless the maintenance/warranty information furnished with the car requires the use of the KIA oil filter, it is not required for warranty purposes. I doubt if it would be beneficial to use it for any purpose, but if anyone has technical information as to why they think it would be better to use it I would love to hear it.

 

You probably don't HAVE to. My son has worked as a line tech at a couple of Kia dealerships and one Hyundai dealership and have seen several engine warranty issues for oil related problems that have been disputed by Kia/Hyundai and not covered by them because the owner did not use a Kia/Hyundai filter. Their warranty, their rules. But, everyone should feel free to use whatever they prefer. Just be forewarned if there are issues.

 

After trying the big three auto part stores and not finding an air filter,
I got one at the dealer for $21. It was super easy to install.
The old one was not nearly as dirty as the cabin filter but I still plan
on replacing both every 15,000 miles.

 

RockAuto has always been good over the years I have ordered from them. They're especially useful for older or unique vehicles that have limited parts support at the big three stores, since those places often have to "special order" the parts anyway. This is the first I've heard about them sending an incorrect part though. Is the wrong part listed for your vehicle, or did they just ship the wrong one?

$21 doesn't sound too bad though. I remember dealers charging that much for a typical OEM air filter 15-20 years ago.

My Kia only has 4500 miles on it, so I don't need any air filters yet, but I did look at a few auto parts stores while shopping for other things, and none of them had the air/cabin filters in stock.

 

Had trouble confirming the cabin air filter and engine filter aftermarket parts, and almost gave up to then buy OEM from the stealership. It seemed that Rock Auto, Auto Zone, and Napa were showing mostly the same part numbers. Knowing that Napa Gold is just WIX, went to the WIX filter application website and found different part numbers for the non-turbo Sportage. Ordered for pickup at the nearest Napa, whose website showed "parts will not fit" warnings. And, they fit.

Oil Filter: Hyundai OEM Oil Filter 26300-35504 (ASIN: B01EMA3XVG $7.60)
Drain Plug Gasket: Hyundai Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket 21513-23001 (ASIN: B008N2JLFW $5.99 qty 5)
Engine Air Filter: WIX WA10335, Napa FIL 200335
Cabin Air Filter: WIX WA10265, Napa FIL 230265 NON-TURBO 2.4L ONLY

Wixfilters.com Filter Lookup




Installation took 2 mins max.
OEM Service Manual clipped sections for download below...

 

Created a video showing the engine air filter fit.

 

I stick to Kia oil filters (buying in packs of 10pcs from Amazon) and buy air filters at Rock Auto - very easy to navigate for parts and their prices are very hard to beat. I get Mahle engine air filters and cheap cabin filters. I'd go with Wix in your case as Rock Auto doesn't list Mahle for your car.

 

Rock Auto sent me the wrong air filter and I lost money sending it back. They said I didn't check the fine print about some BS.
Will never use them again! The $21 I spent at the dealer was well worth it and obviously fit perfectly. I did get a nice from cabin
filter from Amazon if I remember correctly.

 

Hmm, I bought from RA many times and never had a single issue.