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Below is my 2nd report (PUP 5W-20). My first one is here (PUP 0W-20): https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/2023-hyundai-kona-n-line-1-6l-turbo-0w-20-pennzoil-ultra-platinum-8157-km-oci-10-260-km-odometer.370862/ As the smartstream is a DI engine, fuel dilution and timing chain wear are...

I forgot to add that I have a K&N air filter installed. There's wear metals it seems as it's a new engine. But overall I'm relieved that there was no fuel dilution to speak of despite winter to summer (early December to late June) driving in the Pacific Northwest (Metro Vancouver) and 20 minute...

This is a sequel to a review I did back in December here: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/nokian-outpost-apt-all-weather-winter-review.362619/#post-6332751 My non-winter/non-off-road tires are the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 (235/45R18). All I'll say about these is that they...

My Hyundai Kona N-Line with a 1.6T Smartstream GTDI only requires 87 to run optimally. Indeed a survey of other Kona 1.6T owners seems to indicate that going 89 or more does not result in added "performance" and equal or even worse fuel consumption. If I just stuck with 87, am I getting...

So I recently purchased a couple jugs of PUP and was clinging onto my years impressions of the pure-plus gas-to-liquids tech. Then after the fact, I became aware of the dexos certifications and how they apply to turbo direct-injected engines. And that the dexos1:gen3 certification is currently...

So I'm getting to know how to do oil changes on a Kona 1.6T Smartstream motor and I headed to my local dealership to get an OEM filter as a baseline. Refer to pics below. So it seems that the oil filters for my car use the cartridge type format; this is my first experience in familiarizing...

In the 2010s, it seemed to me that consensus converged around PP and PUP as being top of the heap. Especially because of its highly touted gas-to-liquids making it a true synthetic. So I pretty much accepted that and had used PUP and/or PP on my 2013 Focus ST the past 10 years and only...

So I recent purchased a 2023 Hyundai Kona N-Line which is AWD and comes with a 1.6 L turbo direct-injected motor. When I took a look at what the service intervals are like, I was surprised to find a recommended 8,000 km oil change interval with synthetic oil (0W-20). As I plan on using Pennzoil...

My new car arrived 3 days before the first major snowstorm here in Metro Vancouver. I had APTs installed and was able to break them in for 100 km before the snowstorm hit on Wed. I had my set inflated 4 psi (37 psi) above placard (Hyundai recommends +3 psi winter tires if the temps are known to...

Yeah it's me again; off-road newbie. Yes I've been peppering you guys with questions re rims tires etc. So thanks again in advance. The Nokian Outpost APT I've been wanting are out of stock in the entire north america it seems. My only other option is the Nitto Nomad Grappler (3-peak MSF) which...

I'm getting 17" rims and off-roading tires to swap from the stock 235/45R18 on a 2023 Hyundai Kona N-Line (on order, not in possession). I'm concerned about the aftermarket rim's off-set (42 mm) and especially about the center bore of 72.62 mm. Would there be a problem fitting these onto my...

Everyone knows that when sizing down for winter tires, it's better to have a narrower tire than the OEMs, if possible for snow penetration and start/stop grip. Does the same logic work for all terrain tires? My stocks are 235/45R18. My choices are 215/65R16 or 225/55R17. Thanks.

Just off the chat with Tire Rack and some research. I've narrowed down to two tires for my Kona N-Line AWD: Yokohama GEOLANDAR A/T G015 215/65R16 98H three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) 12/32" depth 27" dia 6.6" tread width 25 lbs Nitto Nomad Grappler 225/55R17 101H XL three-peak mountain...