2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T AWD 94k; Amsoil SS 5w-30 3.8k

[H. Swanson]

I have the 2014 model of your Santa Fe in my family (son's car). I've maintained it since new.

Do you do the Hyundai-recommended Techron fuel system cleaner at every oil change interval? If not, this is a MUST for these engines. I don't always use the Techron, but I do use Gumout Complete Fuel System Cleaner instead--I believe this is roughly equivalent to the Techron product. Either will keep your fuel system in good shape.

As for oil, I think these Hyundai's (especially the turbo versions) are perfect candidates for Valvoline Restore & Protect oil. I intend to convert my Hyundai vehicles over to that as soon as I use up my older oil stash. Also, if your PCV hasn't been changed recently, I'd recommend doing that ASAP. Spark plugs?--If they haven't been changed in the last 30,000 miles, I'd recommend changing them ASAP. These engines don't require a lot of maintenance, but it has to be done on time. Good luck!

I do change the oil at the prescribed OCI. I don't use fuel additives because I always use Top Tier gas. For more than a year, I exclusively use Shell 93 at every fill-up.

I'm intrigued by Valvoline R&P. I may try it for the new handful of oil changes.

 

[H. Swanson]

Here is the result of my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T. This is on 5,000 miles and the car has 10,000 miles. The oil is Amsoil SS 0w30.

Nice to see the fuel dilution so low.

 

[Pablo]

Seems like engine is breaking in nicely!

 

[buster]

Here is the result of my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T. This is on 5,000 miles and the car has 10,000 miles. The oil is Amsoil SS 0w30.

Nice to see the fuel dilution so low.

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Excellent results.

 

[H. Swanson]

Thanks. I'll add that I changed the factory oil at 1,100 miles with Amsoil SS 0w30, then 5,000 miles, then 10,000 miles.

 

[shepherm]

I don’t remember the video, but there was a guy on YouTube that had high fuel dilution on his Hyundai. His issue ended up being the HP fuel pump leaking gas into the engine. He replaced the pump and his issue went away.

 

[squidward]

Here is the result of my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T. This is on 5,000 miles and the car has 10,000 miles. The oil is Amsoil SS 0w30.

Nice to see the fuel dilution so low.

Do you do a lot of short distance driving?
Hyundai/Kia turbo direct injection engines tend to mix a lot of gasoline when driven for short distances.

 

[H. Swanson]

Do you do a lot of short distance driving?
Hyundai/Kia turbo direct injection engines tend to mix a lot of gasoline when driven for short distances.

Yes, I do.