This has always been my thought. I'd understand it if it didn't meet specs, but if it does, then what's really the difference and why isn't everything formulated that way? It has to be marketing. That's the only thing that makes sense.Probably, (and most likely) the answer is the additional additives don't make a lick of difference in the long run and it's just a way to get more shelf space or cater to more potential buyers. I don't subscribe to the theory that a HM oil will make any engine last longer, BUT at least in my experience, they can sometimes slow an oil seep or help curb consumption. Maybe the key there is a slightly thicker viscosity? In which case, stepping up a grade would likely accomplish the same thing?
As a Hyundai person, I’ve never understood how the hell Kia gets sold above MSRP all day long... yet I can usually always spot it’s Hyundai sibling with some type of promotion. Either way - excellent choice of vehicle!!
If it's GDI I wouldn't even go beyond 6000 and that might be pushing it. I've never gone beyond 5500 and even at 3500 it comes out filled with black soot so thick I can easily see soot on a paper towel from wiping the dipstick. You'd think I was running a **** diesel.
I currently have 3 GDI engines (2 of them with turbos) and have had an additional 2 GDI (one of them with a turbo) in the past and have never had this problem, even going 7.5K - 10K miles. UOAs also come back perfectly fine. GDI does not automatically equal excessive amounts of soot in the oil. That being said, I'd definitely keep it short until the specific engine/oil combo can be shown to be able to go longer.
My engine barely holds 3.8 quarts so maybe that factors into it.
Yeah, maybe. That's not a lot of oil. All of mine have held between 5 and 6 quarts. I'm sure engine design is also pretty important. That's why I said I'd always start with a short OCI and work it up from there when dealing with direct injection.
I've wondered the same thing -- in the case of the Telluride, its Hyundai sibling, the Palisade, seems to get dissed by comparison. From reporting I've read about the two, there seems to be a difference in the fit/finish department somehow -- the Telluride gets the nod for its upholstery and cockpit finish while the Palisade comes off as the poorer relation usually. Having seen and driven both vehicles, I honestly don't feel much of a difference in that particular aspect. A heavily discounted Palisade might end up being an excellent value down the road for those interested.
I would agree, This is the best 5W30 on the market in my trials - nothing comes close.
Hey Ken,was it you or someone else who liked the Magnatec full synth? I’ve been thinking about giving it a go and I can’t remember who it was that said they really liked it.
What data? Never seen it here and you would think it would show up.
I Liked the SS when it first came out for use in my Noisey Nissan - It was performing so well I didnt want to change it - even when it was overdue!
IIRC, the fit and finish were a big difference (to some people) but the suspensions were also tuned differently. The KIA had a nimbler, more maneuverable feel to it (whatever that means for such a large vehicle).
Oh no do not use a HM in that nice new ride . It’s will swell the hell out them seals and possibly blow that motor up . Like boooom
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