Originally Posted by skyactiv
I reread the TSB and noticed Hyundai will not cover engine damage if the use of an oil not listed on the chart caused it. From what I've read many times over, Hyundai/Kia
may have a 10/100 powertrain warranty for the first owner, but unlike other auto makers, they look for an excuse not to honer it.
C'mon, let's be fair here... EVERY mfg looks for a way to weasel out of a warranty claim. Over the years I've owned a Nissan (Maxima), Chevy (Camaro RS), Ford (multiple models), Mitsu' (Montero) and a Toyota (Camry) and most of them at some point during my time owning them had a warranty issue of some kind at not once had the dealership for any brand said, "Oh yeah.. just bring it on in and we'll fix'er up at our expense! "
Kia/Hyundai has a (well deserved) reputation for being sticklers about their warranty and customers adherence to the maintenance schedule. Is it/can it be an annoyance, yes. Is there anything inherently wrong with a mfg (whether it's Apple w/their iPhone or Hyundai w/their cars) scrutinizing a warranty claim, no.