Straight up... good dealer. I'd make an effort to support them.
2018 Kia Sportage AWD 2.4 non-turbo GDi (dealer says...)
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Originally Posted By: KevinP
Straight up... good dealer. I'd make an effort to support them.
I was impressed. So much so that i may just let them carry out the oil changes with their semi-syn or bring my own syn.
Straight up... good dealer. I'd make an effort to support them.
I was impressed. So much so that i may just let them carry out the oil changes with their semi-syn or bring my own syn.
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Originally Posted By: CT8
Sounds reasonable but what does the owners manual say. Stuff in writing!!!
-SM and GF-4 or above
-A5/B5 or above
-5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 recommended
-Oil cap says 5W-20
-Total Oil is the contracted brand recommended
-3750 severe
-7500 normal
*As long as the oil meets API and ILSAC recommendations, that is all that's needed for non-turbo. -KIA Motors
lol what’s “above” A5/B5, does A3/B4 qualify?
Originally Posted By: CT8
Sounds reasonable but what does the owners manual say. Stuff in writing!!!
-SM and GF-4 or above
-A5/B5 or above
-5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 recommended
-Oil cap says 5W-20
-Total Oil is the contracted brand recommended
-3750 severe
-7500 normal
*As long as the oil meets API and ILSAC recommendations, that is all that's needed for non-turbo. -KIA Motors
lol what’s “above” A5/B5, does A3/B4 qualify?
Originally Posted By: nap
Originally Posted By: wemay
Originally Posted By: CT8
Sounds reasonable but what does the owners manual say. Stuff in writing!!!
-SM and GF-4 or above
-A5/B5 or above
-5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 recommended
-Oil cap says 5W-20
-Total Oil is the contracted brand recommended
-3750 severe
-7500 normal
*As long as the oil meets API and ILSAC recommendations, that is all that's needed for non-turbo. -KIA Motors
lol what’s “above” A5/B5, does A3/B4 qualify?
A3-B4 is a outdated spec from what I know.
Originally Posted By: wemay
Originally Posted By: CT8
Sounds reasonable but what does the owners manual say. Stuff in writing!!!
-SM and GF-4 or above
-A5/B5 or above
-5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 recommended
-Oil cap says 5W-20
-Total Oil is the contracted brand recommended
-3750 severe
-7500 normal
*As long as the oil meets API and ILSAC recommendations, that is all that's needed for non-turbo. -KIA Motors
lol what’s “above” A5/B5, does A3/B4 qualify?
A3-B4 is a outdated spec from what I know.
You know wrong, I suggest you check the latest ACEA sequences:
https://www.acea.be/uploads/news_documents/ACEA_European_oil_sequences_2016_update.pdf
it is A1/B1 that was declared obsolete and removed.
https://www.acea.be/uploads/news_documents/ACEA_European_oil_sequences_2016_update.pdf
it is A1/B1 that was declared obsolete and removed.
wemay let me tempt you:
https://www.castrol.com/en_ca/canada/car...-specialty.html
check the first one in the list
https://www.castrol.com/en_ca/canada/car...-specialty.html
check the first one in the list
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Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
wemay
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Originally Posted By: Brettasaurus
Hyundai/Kia is making some nice cars/SUVs these days. I just bought a 2018 Kia Stinger GT and took my own oil for my first oil change (2500 miles). My dealer charged me $14 for the labor and filter, which I thought was very fair.
Congrats on a stunning vehicle. Your dealership sounds like a good outfit too.
Hyundai/Kia is making some nice cars/SUVs these days. I just bought a 2018 Kia Stinger GT and took my own oil for my first oil change (2500 miles). My dealer charged me $14 for the labor and filter, which I thought was very fair.
Congrats on a stunning vehicle. Your dealership sounds like a good outfit too.
*I let my Hyundai dealer do my first oil change - never again though : I decided to do the 2nd oil change myself and here is what I found : First , only 50% of the skid plate bolts made it back on the dealer oil change - the bolts were put back on in a "zig zag" pattern to hold the skid plate while who knows what happened to the remaining bolts ? Next , the 17mm oil pan bolt was put on with such force , I had to use a breaker bar to release it . I mentioned it to the dealer and got back some mumbo jumbo about the lowest man in the shop does oil changes but we will make it right for you . Thanks but no thanks , I'm one - and - done on dealer oil changes and prefer to see it done correctly (me) !
Originally Posted By: wemay
The purchase process for this vehicle was a pleasant one, and rather surprising. I did almost everything online and came in to sign the papers. The surprising part was that after the sale was complete, they introduced me to the Store Mgr, Parts Mgr and Svc Mgr (Miguel). Of course, i had a little chat with the Svc Mgr who was very receptive to my inquiries...
Q- What default oil viscosity and brand of oil do you use?
A- We use 5W-30 in everything since we live in Florida and it can get pretty hot. The brands vary between Mobil, Kendall and Mobil1(syn).
Q- Conventional or Synthetic?
A- Synthetic Blend for everything unless the customer asks for Full Synthetic.
Q- Can i bring my own oil?
A- Absolutely.
Q- Cost of the oil change service if i bring my own oil?
A- Same as a standard service...$34.99.
Q- Is there a reason why you use synthetic blend in everything?
A- It covers all warranty requirements and makes us more efficient.
Q- What is the dealerships opinion of DIY oil changes?
A- We recommend doing service at KIA but DIY is fine if you keep all receipts.
Originally Posted By: wemay
The purchase process for this vehicle was a pleasant one, and rather surprising. I did almost everything online and came in to sign the papers. The surprising part was that after the sale was complete, they introduced me to the Store Mgr, Parts Mgr and Svc Mgr (Miguel). Of course, i had a little chat with the Svc Mgr who was very receptive to my inquiries...
Q- What default oil viscosity and brand of oil do you use?
A- We use 5W-30 in everything since we live in Florida and it can get pretty hot. The brands vary between Mobil, Kendall and Mobil1(syn).
Q- Conventional or Synthetic?
A- Synthetic Blend for everything unless the customer asks for Full Synthetic.
Q- Can i bring my own oil?
A- Absolutely.
Q- Cost of the oil change service if i bring my own oil?
A- Same as a standard service...$34.99.
Q- Is there a reason why you use synthetic blend in everything?
A- It covers all warranty requirements and makes us more efficient.
Q- What is the dealerships opinion of DIY oil changes?
A- We recommend doing service at KIA but DIY is fine if you keep all receipts.
Originally Posted By: wemay
Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
You'll be missing out on the most exquisite, confidence inspiring glub that a 5W30 could make. If you ever come across it, shake a bottle or two and you'll see what I'm talking about
Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
You'll be missing out on the most exquisite, confidence inspiring glub that a 5W30 could make. If you ever come across it, shake a bottle or two and you'll see what I'm talking about
wemay
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Originally Posted By: nap
Originally Posted By: wemay
Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
You'll be missing out on the most exquisite, confidence inspiring glub that a 5W30 could make. If you ever come across it, shake a bottle or two and you'll see what I'm talking about
Hahaha... will do.
Originally Posted By: wemay
Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
You'll be missing out on the most exquisite, confidence inspiring glub that a 5W30 could make. If you ever come across it, shake a bottle or two and you'll see what I'm talking about
Hahaha... will do.
Originally Posted By: wemay
Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
There's a few A3/B4 5W-30s out there (Castrol, Liqui-Moly, Pentosin, Ravenol) with the usual slew of European OEM approval, but you can usually only find them online. They go for around $35 a jug.
We looked at the new Sportages. Nice interior. I liked them, but my wife couldn't NOT have another MINI.
Not tempted. I've never seen Edge 5w30 A3/B4 available on any store shelf here. Nor will i go out of my to find it.
There's a few A3/B4 5W-30s out there (Castrol, Liqui-Moly, Pentosin, Ravenol) with the usual slew of European OEM approval, but you can usually only find them online. They go for around $35 a jug.
We looked at the new Sportages. Nice interior. I liked them, but my wife couldn't NOT have another MINI.
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wemay
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Originally Posted By: 1JZ_E46
We looked at the new Sportages. Nice interior. I liked them, but my wife couldn't NOT have another MINI.
Haha... i understand. I owned a 2003 Mini Cooper S and get the appeal. ACEA isn't a must for me, that's just member Nap having a good time at my oil choice expense.
We looked at the new Sportages. Nice interior. I liked them, but my wife couldn't NOT have another MINI.
Haha... i understand. I owned a 2003 Mini Cooper S and get the appeal. ACEA isn't a must for me, that's just member Nap having a good time at my oil choice expense.
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That's what I do, too. People make fun of me for it, but the receipts and spreadsheets come in handy not only for maintenance-tracking and warranty reasons, but when selling or trading-in the car.
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Originally Posted By: wemay
Going with Magnatec 5W30
https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-sta...-motor-oil.html
Excellent choice. Ran that a bunch in our Sedona, only moved away from it when I wanted to do 10k OCI's without bothering with a UOA. Ran real smooth and quiet on it, and the notoriously noisy start ups were notably less "rackety" for lack of a better word.
Had I been willing to experiment and do a UOA I could probably still be running it, but opted instead to jump to higher tier name brand full syns without doing a UOA.
Going with Magnatec 5W30
https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-sta...-motor-oil.html
Excellent choice. Ran that a bunch in our Sedona, only moved away from it when I wanted to do 10k OCI's without bothering with a UOA. Ran real smooth and quiet on it, and the notoriously noisy start ups were notably less "rackety" for lack of a better word.
Had I been willing to experiment and do a UOA I could probably still be running it, but opted instead to jump to higher tier name brand full syns without doing a UOA.
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