Propflux01
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Suggestions? Going in a Hyundai 1.6T. Use what the dealer uses? (QS Bulk 5w30)? Here is my apparent "choices" in Viscosity, but I know if goes way further than that.
5w-30 for Turbo GDI
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You can check Walmart for Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30, which is API SM.
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Even though I haven't seen/heard of a rash of 1.6T failures, I'd want a good full synthetic 5w40 and synthetic media filter. Be glad you don't have a theta-ii.
I wouldn't even consider a conventional/bulk oil with a turbo.
I wouldn't even consider a conventional/bulk oil with a turbo.
It’s been SN Plus for over 2 years
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This stupid company still did not figured out that there is no such thing as ACEA A5 or above. Amazing!
Get Mobil 1 ESP 5W30 on sale at NAPA. You hardly can go better than that.
Get Mobil 1 ESP 5W30 on sale at NAPA. You hardly can go better than that.
Correct on all counts, PP also has the old Honda/Acura HTO-06 approval. It’s what I use in my Jeep 2L turbo.
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Alphabetically or numerically, would B/C/D or 6, 7,8 be above? So, ACEA C1-C5 and E4-E9 would be 'above'?
And yes, Hyundai/Kia techwriters are pathetic. But, they gave the 1.6T some real grade choices. Hyundai lets owners use these too:
https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants.../our-products/products/mobil-1-v-twin-20w-50/
https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/pro...tella-t6-15w-40-full-synthetic-motor-oil.html
https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants...ricants/products/mobil-delvac-extreme-15w-40/
https://www.castrol.com/en_us/unite...4-cycle-engine-oils.html#tab_power1-v-twin-4t
Oh the humanity... might have to buy one of these 1.6T's just to use 20w50
Looks like 5w30 has it covered.
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I don't even think the dealer uses conventional. Even my 2.4l NA had syn 5w30 put in it at change time.
I have a Tucson 1.6T we run Valvoline advanced or Modern Engine 5w30 mostly. Pick oils that are SN+ or SP and have low calcium to prevent LSPI.
There are several good synthetic 5w30s that will work perfectly well. I have also Ran Pennzoil Platinum 0w40 SN+ that can sometimes be found at menards.
The key is changing the oil every 3-4K miles in this engine as being TGDI it’s fairly hard on the oil.
There are several good synthetic 5w30s that will work perfectly well. I have also Ran Pennzoil Platinum 0w40 SN+ that can sometimes be found at menards.
The key is changing the oil every 3-4K miles in this engine as being TGDI it’s fairly hard on the oil.
5-30 is probably good for you without knowing the climate you are in. Also the easiest to find.
Does the dealer change yours or a shop? If you can do your own you can get better oil and filters as someplace like Walmart.
Any Good lower Calcium add pack Syn oil will work well.
Does the dealer change yours or a shop? If you can do your own you can get better oil and filters as someplace like Walmart.
Any Good lower Calcium add pack Syn oil will work well.
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No. A sequence is gasoline engines, higher SAPS. B sequence are old diesel sequences. C is newer, Lower SAPS sequences (A3 and C3 are HTHS compatible, but differentiate in SAPS). E is commercial sequence.
A3 are more stringent sequence than A5. Castrol Edge 0W30, 0W40, Mobil 1 0W40 etc. are A3, and you ain't gonna find A5 oils offering protection, especially for turbo engines like those oils.
If a am given the option of using an Xw-50 I would personally consider using something like Mobil 1 5w-50. Otherwise a 0w40 like that from Castrol, Valvoline, Pennzoil, or Mobil 1 should work well or a PCMO 5w40 from one of those brands.
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Nah, 5W50 would be overkill. Turbo will need more time to spool and it is absolutely unnecessary.
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Climate is Arkansas. Mild winters, 95*+ summers. Right now dealer changing under the 3 year “free” change plan, but I’m sneaking in a change at the half way point.
I have a higher output version of the 1.6T in my Elantra Sport. Right now, I'm using this oil in the Audi and Elantra in my signature.
Castrol Edge A3 Euro 5W30. Got it at Walmart. Used oil buckled in to be disposed of properly by taking it back to the Walmart Auto center.
Castrol Edge A3 Euro 5W30. Got it at Walmart. Used oil buckled in to be disposed of properly by taking it back to the Walmart Auto center.
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