First turbo vehicle for me....oil thoughts?

Robster said:
They all do. . . that's my point. I represent only 3 data points--I've owned three Hyundais over 15 years, two currently still in my "fleet". All have been reliable and very economical to own. I've had ONE major problem with the 2019 in my signature--an early transmission problem that was addressed with a transmission replacement--no problems since. The 2014 in my signature is powered by the supposedly most-fragile engine in the H/K lineup, the 2.0L GDI-Turbo--that engine currently has over 100,000, mostly short-tripped miles since new--it runs like new, pulls like a freight-train and doesn't burn ANY oil. The only things replaced in that vehicle have been the oil, brakes and tires. Yup, some H/K vehicles have problems out of the gate, just like any other manufacturer, but overall my experience with Hyundai has been very good. I'll likely buy another at some point.
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Your mileage is when mine started it's death spiral. Same conditions as you. Just took a while to kick a rod out, they would not accept any other sort of evidence that it was dying. Ymmv.
 
lightrider said:
Fred, could you help me and tell me what HPL NO VII means. Got a feelin' I'm going to need it "down the road" a bit. Thank You!
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As folk mentioned, its an oil from HPL which does not have viscosity index modifiers, thus it does not loose viscosity temporarily or permanently. Also their oils has high cleaning characteristics which should help keep turbo clean from oil deposits
 
don't all multi-viscosity oils lose some viscosity, even if a small amount of shearing can occur?,,good question, even in no vii oils?
 
lightrider said:
Thank You Sir! I have a 2.5 Turbo and all I read about them (Turbo) are not very good. But I guess you get good and bad in anything today. Again, thanks for the response! Bob
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The newer Smartstream engines, which is what I assume you're referring to with your 2.5T, don't have the issues of the Theta IIs.
 
To the OP, I have two 2013 2.0Ts. I would strictly stick to the Severe OCI of 3k miles, especially if it has over 100K miles. I personally spring for the Amsoil because mine are also heavily short-tripped for that added protection given these engines dilute fuel like a motha.
 
H. Swanson said:
The newer Smartstream engines, which is what I assume you're referring to with your 2.5T, don't have the issues of the Theta IIs.
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H. Swanson said:
The newer Smartstream engines, which is what I assume you're referring to with your 2.5T, don't have the issues of the Theta IIs.
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Thank you for the feedback! As far as a "Smartstream" engine, is new to me. Anyway, I have a 23 Santa Fe Calligraphy, 2.5 T. I guess that is a S/stream. I'm retired awhile now and she and I don't do a lot of driving. Mostly short hops (food shopping etc.) and I hear it is HELL on my pistons etc! Again, thanks a lot for your insight!! Bob
 
lightrider said:
Thank you for the feedback! As far as a "Smartstream" engine, is new to me. Anyway, I have a 23 Santa Fe Calligraphy, 2.5 T. I guess that is a S/stream. I'm retired awhile now and she and I don't do a lot of driving. Mostly short hops (food shopping etc.) and I hear it is HELL on my pistons etc! Again, thanks a lot for your insight!! Bob
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Ah yes, you have a Smartstream, which is a LOT better than the Theta II engines. I also have a 23 Calligraphy 2.5T and feed it Shell 93 only and Amsoil SS 0w30 because I want it to be as healthy as an ox.

The Severe OCI is six months or 5,000 miles on those engines, so just stick to that like glue and you'll be golden.
 
H. Swanson said:
Ah yes, you have a Smartstream, which is a LOT better than the Theta II engines. I also have a 23 Calligraphy 2.5T and feed it Shell 93 only and Amsoil SS 0w30 because I want it to be as healthy as an ox.

The Severe OCI is six months or 5,000 miles on those engines, so just stick to that like glue and you'll be golden.
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Really ! bet you can't convince the neighbour they are better 18k and his smart stream gave up the ghost.
And his isn't the only one i have heard of locally.
 
hemitom said:
Really ! bet you can't convince the neighbour they are better 18k and his smart stream gave up the ghost.
And his isn't the only one i have heard of locally.
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Yes really! Got any empirical data or just what happened to your neighbor or the guy at the grocery store? If we're going that route, I own a 2023 and two 2013s...I suppose that makes me an expert at anecdotal evidence.
 
H. Swanson said:
Yes really! Got any empirical data or just what happened to your neighbor or the guy at the grocery store? If we're going that route, I own a 2023 and two 2013s...I suppose that makes me an expert at anecdotal evidence.
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Good for you i'm happy you have good service from your 3 well two anyway !
Time will tell ?
lots of issues reported on other forums but hey maybe they are all lying .
 
facility1 said:
don't all multi-viscosity oils lose some viscosity, even if a small amount of shearing can occur?,,good question, even in no vii oils?
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My No VII Euro didn’t lose any viscosity at all even over a 15k mi OCI. That LSJr video that investigated shearing found the No VII 5w30 sheared just over 1% in the KRL test- in other words, it didn’t.
 
H. Swanson said:
Ah yes, you have a Smartstream, which is a LOT better than the Theta II engines. I also have a 23 Calligraphy 2.5T and feed it Shell 93 only and Amsoil SS 0w30 because I want it to be as healthy as an ox.

The Severe OCI is six months or 5,000 miles on those engines, so just stick to that like glue and you'll be golden.
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Yes! I strictly burn the 91 Octane from Shell and 0W30 Mobil 1. Was thinking about maybe that new edition from Mobil 1, "Restore & Protect" 5W30. Our winters aren't severe & vehicle is garage kept. So I think I can get away w/ 5W30. (I hope!) This "Restore & Protect" is SUPPOSED to eliminate sludge etc. with constant use of product. Again, thank you for your answer H.S.!! Be Well!
 
don’t worry too much on the filter from what I learned with Hyundai and their GDI issue twice a year I’d change the oil at 3500 mile intervals use a full synthetic buy in bulk when you see sales
 
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