2017 Elantra, dump factory oil sooner??

[flinter]

Hi,

I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition that I purchased 5 weeks ago, which I love. I currently have 1450 miles on it and was wondering if there is any REAL benefit to dumping the factory oil now and refilling? I always hear and read about the so called "metal shavings" in new factory oil and it should be changed sooner rather than later. Or is that just silly internet nonsense that has taken on a life of its own?

Should I just wait till 3750 miles and than change... or change now? I kinda do fall under Hyundai's "severe" category since I do a lot of short trips.

Thanks
Mike

 

[CT8]

Do what ever makes you feel the best . I do an early change on new components early to get out the breaking wear. At the worst it could be a waste of money, at the best there possibly could be less wear getting out the breakin wear metals. Vehicles last a long long time either way.

 

[demarpaint]

This comes up a lot, in fact once again earlier today. The discussions usually go the same way every time. I like to dump it early.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/4422142/Searchpage/1/Main/271319/Words/demarpaint/Search/true/Re:_first_oil_change????#Post4422142

 

[SatinSilver]

It won't make a hill of beans difference when you trade it in X amount of years. It never helped the Civic in your signature either.

 

[yeti]

o.p. -- scroll down and read the thread "first oil change ????". exactly what you're looking for.

 

[Hootbro]

Bazillions of vehicle go to their first OCI without issue on the factory oil. Any wear of any significance will be caught by the oil filter

If you want the "feelz" and placebo affect of an early change, go for it but you are just wasting good oil.

If not already here, "the cheap insurance" crowd will be along to give you anecdotal reasons for an early change.

 

[Nick1994]

If it makes you feel better, just change it. It isn't going to help it being in longer, might as well change it.

I changed the factory fill on a family member's new Toyota Avalon recently at around 3k miles.

 

[PimTac]

I like to change out the factory fill at around the 1000 mile mark. Not only do you change the oil but it gives you a chance to get under the car while it's still relatively clean so you can inspect and see how everything is laid out.

 

[Rolla07]

Id change it now.

 

[philipp10]

I wouldn't see any reason to change it at all. Those "metal shavings"....aren't they quite large and would be collected in the oil filter?

 

[Bud]

What does your owners manual say? If it doesn't tell you to wait a certain period of time do what makes you feel good. You won't see a difference either way.

 

[GenesisGuy70]

I have the exact same car. 8,000 on mine.

Dropped the FF at 2,000. Then at 7,000 and now till death it'll be 7,500.

 

[bigt61]

With a 100k power train warranty, I'd follow the OM. I think you'll be fine dumping at 3750.

 

[BalticBob]

The so called "metal shavings" in new factory oil........
Factory oil does not have metal shavings in it, the oil is clean when it is first installed in a new engine.
Fine metal particles get in the oil during engine run time, especially the first few hundred miles.
When to dump the contaminated oil?
Difficult to determine at what mileage there are excessive metal particles, other than a UOA.
Is the factory oil capable of protecting the engine from wear by these metal particles?
Is the factory oil filter capable of filtering the metal particles to a acceptable level (think microns)?
When in doubt, dump it out.
Then you can choose the type filter and oil for your driving needs, and not have a general purpose
generic factory fill oil in your new vehicle.

 

[blupupher]

No real reason to do it, except for the "feel good" factor.

On my '04 Elantra, I did a 1000 mile initial change, then one at 2500 miles, then did 5000 to 10,000 intervals for the next 130,000 miles.

My current Scion, The first oil change was done @ 4500 miles (free at dealer). I felt no reason to do an "early" change.

I really have not plans to buy another new vehicle, so not really an issue for me.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: philipp10
I wouldn't see any reason to change it at all. Those "metal shavings"....aren't they quite large and would be collected in the oil filter?


Exactly this.

Changing it prematurely does nothing.

 

[rossn2]

As a previous Elantra owner (had 3 of them), just go to 5k miles, dump the factory fill and use 5QT jug of Motorcraft 5w-20 semi-synthetic from Walmart. Just change oil every 5k miles, rotate tires and be done.
I do the same now on my wife's 2016 Tuscon with the ECO engine (turbocharged)...
Have never had any engine issues on any vehicle using this OCI with MC semi-syn oil.

I would not worry about the 3750 severe service issue. The normal OCI is 7500 miles, and by going to 5k you're splitting the two intervals. Heck, if you start a vehicle these days the manufactures say it's service service.

 

[hominid7]

Originally Posted By: rossn2
As a previous Elantra owner (had 3 of them), just go to 5k miles, dump the factory fill and use 5QT jug of Motorcraft 5w-20 semi-synthetic from Walmart. Just change oil every 5k miles, rotate tires and be done.
I do the same now on my wife's 2016 Tuscon with the ECO engine (turbocharged)...
Have never had any engine issues on any vehicle using this OCI with MC semi-syn oil.

I would not worry about the 3750 severe service issue. The normal OCI is 7500 miles, and by going to 5k you're splitting the two intervals. Heck, if you start a vehicle these days the manufactures say it's service service.


This advice gets my vote. I agree the 3,750 interval seems big time overkill unless the car is used for racing or something extreme.

 

[Shannow]

Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
It won't make a hill of beans difference when you trade it in X amount of years. It never helped the Civic in your signature either.


LOL...Yeah, I just sold the Nissan that I bought in 2003...bulletproof oil change plan starting at 1/3 the first service interval, and sold it 13 years later...still only half worn out if that.

So my New Colorado is going to run to 11 months (at 12, I lose fixed price service from Holden)