2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL 2.4

[Nick1994]

Sounds like a good plan. Here's a UOA I did on my car. The oil never smells like gas at all, no concerns for me there.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4430498/Pennzoil_Ultra_5w30_6,377_15'_#Post4430498

 

[MParr]

Mine doesn’t smell of gasoline anymore. It hasn’t smelled of gas since I went to Motorcraft 5W30.That was at 10,000 miles and now it’s close to 35,000. So that would be 4 OCI back.
WEMAY, have you gotten a recall letter on your ‘13 model?

 

[MuzzleFlash40]

Thanks for the advice everyone! This wasn't an ideal situation, but we do what we must do for our families. Giving up a truck for a few yeas was a small price to pay. This really is a nice car for the price.

Danno, the cap does say 5w20 on the cap. But the manual says 5w30 can also be used if desired.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: MParr
Mine doesn’t smell of gasoline anymore. It hasn’t smelled of gas since I went to Motorcraft 5W30.That was at 10,000 miles and now it’s close to 35,000. So that would be 4 OCI back.
WEMAY, have you gotten a recall letter on your ‘13 model?


Yes, two:
one for the ABS sensors - fixed (i believe this was a TSB, not a recall)
one to check for possible metal shavings due to mfc plant error - found nothing array.

 

[MParr]

Yep, I got the one on the possibility of metal shavings, as well. I haven’t had mine checked. Hey, if it blows, oh well. I’ll just have them replace it under warranty. I’ve heard stories of them failing after the test. I have been told by the local Hyundai tech, most of the ones he is replacing is due to improper maintenance.

 

[ChrisD46]

Hyundai / Kia allow 5W20 , 5W30 and 10W30 and OCI of 3,750 OR 7,500 depending on severe service OR not . I use 5W30 synthetic because of fuel dilution issues and run a 5,000 mile OCI so as to split the difference between severe / non - severe service interval. All in all , I believe my oil plan to be sound for Hyundai / Kia DI engines .
Originally Posted By: MParr
Danno
Sure 5w20 is printed on the cap but, fuel dilution is common with the Hyundai/KIA engines. When I smelled gasoline in my drained oil, I went to 5W30. 3,750 mile OCI is for severe and 7,500 normal. I do 5,000 with an OE filter. A good synthetic blend is also fine for 5,000 OCI. My KIA does well on Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5W30. The Hyundai dealership uses QS 5W30 blend as their fill.

 

[MParr]

ChrisD46
My thinking and exactly what I do. 5,000 mile OCI for these cars is a good plan. I use nothing but OE Hyundai/KIA oil filters.

 

[wemay]

If using conventional i go 3700 miles. Synthetic goes 5000 miles.
Funny how Hyundai say 3750 but the last two digits can't be adjusted.

 

[MParr]

Yep! I mostly use Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w30. If I can catch a synthetic at the Motorcraft cost, I’ll buy that. Walmart just so happened to have Castrol GTX Magnatech synthetic for $17.88/5qt jug. That was cheaper than the Motorcraft and the Pennzoil Gold.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: MParr
Yep! I mostly use Motorcraft Synthetic Blend 5w30. If I can catch a synthetic at the Motorcraft cost, I’ll buy that. Walmart just so happened to have Castrol GTX Magnatech synthetic for $17.88/5qt jug. That was cheaper than the Motorcraft and the Pennzoil Gold.