My staple oil for the 2.4GDI is PP 5w-30 but will switch to Kirkland or ST 5w-30 if cannot get PP on sale and with MIR.
Used PUP as well, engine loved it. OCI is 4k miles.
Used PUP as well, engine loved it. OCI is 4k miles.
I wouldnt switch to ST because of the high NOACK numbers.My staple oil for the 2.4GDI is PP 5w-30 but will switch to Kirkland or ST 5w-30 if cannot get PP on sale and with MIR.
Used PUP as well, engine loved it. OCI is 4k miles.
that's old news, they've had a recall and uploaded new software to detect an engine knock. Also supplemented it with a lifetime warranty if the knock happensHyundai began recalling over 1 million vehicles back in 2015. The recall was issued because of debris that would restrict oil flow to rod bearings. This restriction in the bearings with 2-liter and 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines– would cause failure as well as engine fires.
i think u r of the hook but check it anyway.
When we had HYUNDAI/KIA 2.4 models (various) with one reaching 188K miles, i used everything in terms of oil and filters without issue. VWB, PYB, MS5K, STP filters, NAPA filters, FRAM filters etc. But mostly used Valvoline SynPower 5W20/30 and Fram PH9688. Hyundai/KIA vehicles have been my most reliable auto purchases.
I'd say Hyundai has been "proven". Proven to fail for some people and proven to be reliable for others. Every brand of machine made by man ultimately ends up in a scrap heap and every group of humans that gather to make something, produce good things, and produce bad things.had a student with the 17 or18 mode cant remember exactly that had that engine failure.
i wanted to buy that model but decided not to because of it,ended up with a proven brand like mazda.
And this is why the Synthetic is usually always on the shelf while the conventional is usually always gone.SuperTech synthetic and change it twice a year. Why synthetic? Because it's a dollar more than SuperTech conventional.
Remind me to never buy a 2018-2019 Hyundai.The recall stopped with the 2019 models. The "20-"21 models are not included in any of the recalls. My assumption is they fixed the problem and felt enough testing from 2018-2019 models confirmed this enough to exclude the later engines.
Any 5w-30 SP oil.Dear Oil Guy:
I purchased a used 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, Theta II, 2.4 GDI (non-turbo) engine, 30,000 miles. Owner's manual recommends 5-W-30 oil but no recommendations as to conventional, blend or full synthetic. 7500 miles is the recommended OCI for "normal" service. I've always changed oil at 5,000 miles and used conventional oils. What do you recommend and why? I live in Southern California and drive about 12,000 per year.
Thank you!
Signed,
Confused in Orange County.
Now there is a BIG reason not to buy a Hyundai."Normal" service means majority highway driving, anything other than that is considered "severe". Does the manual still state oil changes every 3750 for severe? I would be changing out at the severe interval and using 5w30 if allowed by Hyundai, synthetic as well. The Hyundai / Kia 2.4 is a bit of a problem child of an engine. Treat it well.
Synthetic is not a spec, If they suggest Synthetic it means nothing. It is an advertising term meaning "Premium Lubricant"Dear Oil Guy:
I purchased a used 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, Theta II, 2.4 GDI (non-turbo) engine, 30,000 miles. Owner's manual recommends 5-W-30 oil but no recommendations as to conventional, blend or full synthetic. 7500 miles is the recommended OCI for "normal" service. I've always changed oil at 5,000 miles and used conventional oils. What do you recommend and why? I live in Southern California and drive about 12,000 per year.
Thank you!
Signed,
Confused in Orange County.
Yes, I think most of us tend to worry more than the general population. That can be a good and bad thing. It is important for the OP to know that he/she isn’t dealing with a highly regarded power plant. It’s not to say they won’t have a completely trouble free ownership, and I hope they do! Having said that just be aware that this is one engine you want to take good care of.Now there is a BIG reason not to buy a Hyundai.
But I think there are too many many worrywarts around here. If you do a reasonable mix of driving you are not severe. if you want proof do a UOA through one of you Winter intervals and have that in your pocket.
Never buy a 2018-2019 HyundaiRemind me to never buy a 2018-2019 Hyundai.