2010 - Hyundai Genesis 2.0T

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Hey Guys,

Well my first Oil change will be coming up pretty soon, I am about to break 3000kms. I like to change my oil between 3-5K kms to give me a large span of time to remind myself to do it. Anyways onto the business.

1. 2010 Hyundai Genesis 2.0T
2. Owners Manual States I should be using 5w20, 5w30 or 5w40 Ilsac GF-4 and API SM) there was a TSB from Hyundai that states not to go over 4800miles before an oil change(Owners manual also recommends Quaker State)
3. Calgary, Alberta
4. I try not to drive too hard, but there will be an occasional track day here and there.
5. Daily Drive is typically highway(100km/h+), with occasional stop and go traffic
6. There are no known problems with the car

I have a preference towards the Full Synthetic oil for no real reason, I just like Synthetic. I am a-ok ordering the oil online. As I said before I usually go between 3000 and 5000 kms between changes. I usually go to the dealer to get the OEM oil filter, are there any advantages to choosing a different oil filter that is non OEM?

Thanks for any info!
 
any good synthetic 5w30 will work well. i wouldn't feel comfortable using a thinner 20w oil in a turbo car especially if you plan to push it on occasional track days.

the normal off the shelf synthetic oils will work fine. (mobil, PP, Valvoline, Castrol etc..)

some of the other harder to find synthetics would be a better choice if you want to spend a little extra money. amsoil, royal purple or redline comes to mind.

good luck and enjoy your new car!!
 
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Welcome and nice car.

No need to buy oil online. You can choose pretty much any brand from your local store. I would use either a 5w30 or 5W-40 in a turbo car. Pennzoil Platinum would be a great choice. It's one of the few 5w30 oils that meet the Honda HT-06 Turbo spec.

I would use the Hyundai OEM filters. They are built like tanks.
 
As a Hyundai owner and a fan of this brand I would reccomend a high quality Synthetic because your vehicle is turbo equipped and because they are punishing to the oil under the right conditions.

And I'm assuming with a bad-arse car like that you will want to run it to the limit now/again.

Sticking with a synthetic in your case will help keep deposits to a minimum if non-existent.

If you do run a synthetic and drive normally with a mix of highway/city then I would say you would be good for 6-7K KM's assuming you don't hammer on the turbo too often and I would recommend 5w30 year round. (If you want to hammer the turbo often then stick with 5K KM's)

If you can afford it you might want to opt for Amsoil or Redline synthetic as these synthetics use primarily PAO or Ester base stocks (respectively) which are the best for high-heat turbo applications.

If you want off the shelf look no further than Pennzoil Platinum and soon to be Pennzoil Ultra which will offer you everything you need!

Use a Hyundai filter, they are really well built and cheap from the dealer.

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Awesome, thanks for the welcome!

Also thank you for all the responses, sounds like I will check out Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra.

The prices for Amsoil/Redline are pretty high would there be any issues if I ran the Amsoil or Redline when I was expecting more track time and running the Pennzoil when I would not be expecting any track time?
 
You can't get Pennzoil Ultra in Canada just yet. I got some when I crossed the border. Pennzoil Platinum is very good for you to use in the meantime if you want off the shelf stuff.

Amsoil is cheaper if you get a preferred customer membership on their website. (Go through a board Sponsor Gary Allen or Pablo) Plus with the Canadian dollar being so high you will get more off the price you see. They also have flat-rate shipping. (I'm a member). Their oils are a really great choice if you are going to beat on the turbo and want to make sure the engine is well protected.

You can switch back and forth with no issues as you see fit.

Redline is excellent too but hard to find a distributor and more expensive but worth every penny like Amsoil.

If you want excellent protection from off the shelf stick with the Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra in that case.

You have a nice ride and with proper care it will give you years of trouble free miles and performance!

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You are aware that this is a direct injection application right? Sorry if I missed you or any one else indicating this before. That being said we are seeing a lot of fuel shear in DI so since you can per your manual Id suggest going with a 5w40. Only oil that seems to stand out so far from what I recall seeing here is Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 and Redline (RL) 5w40 or 10w40. But, PP in the 5w30 does well in UOA so if you can get it in 5w40 even better. Rotella T6 does well in too, but the lion's share of data on this is on Mazda DI apps.
 
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Nederlander75, I completely forgot I guess because it was late. Thanks for pointing that out.

Yeah I would run the 5w40 then and I would also look into modifying the PCV and breather lines to breathe into a catch can before going into the engine to stop the oil vapour from gunking up the valves as is common in DI engines.
 
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AFAIK, you WON'T find an ILSAC GF-4 rated 5W-40 oil. API, SM, yes, but not GF-4.

I'd run Rotella T6 5W-40 - inexpensive, stout, SM-rated synthetic 5W-40. Should do great in that engine.
 
Originally Posted By: Nederlander75
You are aware that this is a direct injection application right? Sorry if I missed you or any one else indicating this before. That being said we are seeing a lot of fuel shear in DI so since you can per your manual Id suggest going with a 5w40. Only oil that seems to stand out so far from what I recall seeing here is Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 and Redline (RL) 5w40 or 10w40. But, PP in the 5w30 does well in UOA so if you can get it in 5w40 even better. Rotella T6 does well in too, but the lion's share of data on this is on Mazda DI apps.

The engine in the 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0T is not Direct Injection. The 2011 Sonata has the only DI engine currently in use by Hyundai.
 
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The engine in the 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0T is not Direct Injection. The 2011 Sonata has the only DI engine currently in use by Hyundai.
Correct, the 3.8L is not DI either. 2011 Sonata 2.0L Turbo DI will make significantly more power. Many enthusiasts want Hyundia to drop that motor into the Coupe with a manual transmission, not available in the Sonata.
 
Given everything Ive heard so far I would go with Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 (In the USA Im not sure how its priced their) and since you want a wide range every 5000-7500 km. Even with a Turbo I would have a hard time dumping a quality synthetic at 1860-3100 miles (3000-5000 km).

Most likey the TSB is the result of people putting conventional bulk 5W30 oil in a Turbo Engine and then running it 7500 miles. At any rate at 7500 km your within the recommendation in the TSB.

I dont think 5W40 is really required for a non-DI Hyundai in Calgary.
 
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Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: Tim H.
Why a 5w in the 40wt range?


Why not?


Just to me seems a wider spread than whats needed. that is why I asked.
 
Originally Posted By: Nederlander75
The 2.0 turbo is DI 2010 or 2011. The 5w40 is to allow for more fuel shear, longer between OCI.
But wouldn't that wider spread be more of a shear concern?
 
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