Change Hyundai Oil Or Not ?
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Not running 20wt or running to the recommended oci fixes both ends of the main problems.
I think severe service is 3750 miles/ 6 months. Regular service IIRC is 7000 miles / 12 months. Hyundai's definition of severe service is basically owning it (hills, dust, traffic).
As other said based on use conditions, I would run it as is for the trip and change when you get back. Make sure you check oil level before you go anyway and when you need fuel. For a feel good effect and some information for future, pull a sample when you change it and send it in (not Blackstone) and do a C&P of the filter to share.
As other said based on use conditions, I would run it as is for the trip and change when you get back. Make sure you check oil level before you go anyway and when you need fuel. For a feel good effect and some information for future, pull a sample when you change it and send it in (not Blackstone) and do a C&P of the filter to share.
Yes, great call!
Make sure you don't drop below min. on the dipstick any time during the trip or even after that.
Good to note - I also failed to share that over the 3,800 miles / 6 months I’ve had to add close to one qrt. of VRP 5W30 make up oil , so there is that as far as replenishing helpful oil ingredients .
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If the oil level is fine, run it and change upon your return.
Was it burning oil prior to Restore and Protect? If it was how much? Have you done the PCV valve? Many have reported an increase in oil burning during 2nd and 3rd runs of VRP that seems to reduce after that. Everyone contributes it to the rings moving some but not being cleared yet, stick with it.
Of course as always said it won't fix mechanical issues but that doesn't sound like an issue for you.
Another reason to run it now and change afterward. Valvoline says at least 4 normal oil changes so it needs time to work to help clear if it will. The oil itself should be good for a lot longer than that, others have done used oil analysis showing it with at least 7500 maintenance minder versions IIRC.
I do 5k intervals with it in a couple cars. The '21 2.0L Tucson currently doing 4k / 6 months while under warranty still. It was 3k/6 months but started longer daily trips last year. That might go back to 3k as she will be a stay at home mom for a bit with more short trips. My son will monitor accordingly. Previously on really short trips the level on dipstick would rise from fuel dilution so we just got out earlier and replaced.
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I’m of the thought process that, since you’ve already done 3800 miles of mostly hiwy that another 600 miles is easily doable. And even when you return from your trip(with only ~4500 miles on this oil) you can still take your time and plan for the next OCI at ~5K.
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Going back to my early days of driving till now, If I have a trip, I always keep the old oil in and change it on my return as trips are EZ on oil.
I would check the level and perhaps use this trip to add a bottle of a good POE fuel injector cleaner as I also prefer to use those gas additive cleaners BEFOR I do a fresh oil change. My 2 cents...
I would check the level and perhaps use this trip to add a bottle of a good POE fuel injector cleaner as I also prefer to use those gas additive cleaners BEFOR I do a fresh oil change. My 2 cents...
Sound advice. A road trip is the perfect opportunity to run the fuel system cleaner.
I’ve seen differing opinions on this (like everything else I suppose). Some suggest it better/more effective to have the cleaner in for several days/weeks as opposed to running through a full tank in a day or two. Both strategies make sense to me, lol
The oil level will be normal, so will the fuel level. Oh, mighty,!
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Agree with others that if the level is good, change it when you get back. No reason not to run Restore and Protect to 5K (or a year) whichever come first.
FWIW, I'm a huge fan of Techron Complete but the results only happen in my cases from extended (2hrs minimum) high-speed freeway driving.
I've never gotten any noticeable results by following the proper add instructions, then bumping around in bumper to bumper city traffic for the entire tank of fuel.
I think it needs that steady higher rate of fuel delivery for longer durations to do it's thing. YMMV.
Per Hyundai TSB, mixed normal and severe service calls for a 5500 mile OCI on full synthetic 5W30. I don't sweat it if I approach or run a few miles past 5000 when primarily doing long trips.
Do you have a TSB number to share for that? This is on Hyundai website for 2017 Sonata 2.4L for every 3750 for severe service and 7500 for normal. @ChrisD46 probably falling somewhere between there. Also lists fuel additive every 7500 miles. Stock up now on Restore and Protect Fuel system cleaner at Autozone BOGO.
We set my daughters boyfriends '21 Sonata 2.5L for 5k/6 months as he does a decent long drive a couple times per week but in Long Island traffic. The 2.0L '21 Tucson was every 3k, bumped to 4k as a bit longer trips but soon to maybe go back to 3k since she'll be home with new daughter. We'll need to monitor dipstick level and fuel odor then maybe test it again.
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