Hi,
I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition with 80,000 miles now. It still runs great and nice and smooth. I noticed today when I checked my oil level it is just slightly above the 1/2 mark on dip stick after 2100 miles since my last oil change. (I did check it right after the change, and the level was right at the FULL mark). I added just about a 1/4 quart of oil and that brought it right back to FULL. Is this amount of oil consumption normal for a 2017 Elantra with 80,000 miles, or is this a oil burning problem? The engine is port injected, naturally aspirated (NO GDI or turbo). I just recently started using Pennzoil high mileage full synthetic 5W-20 oil. Is is the best oil to use with 80,000 miles, or should I switch back to regular full synthetic? Should I trash the car and just buy a slightly used Civic or Corolla?
Also, there is no indication, that I can see, that it is burning oil. I still get 35/36 MPG driving back and forth to work in the suburbs of central NJ with stop and go traffic. The tail pipe show no black residue when i wipe the inside with white towel, no smoke either.
Any thoughts??
Thanks
I own a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value Edition with 80,000 miles now. It still runs great and nice and smooth. I noticed today when I checked my oil level it is just slightly above the 1/2 mark on dip stick after 2100 miles since my last oil change. (I did check it right after the change, and the level was right at the FULL mark). I added just about a 1/4 quart of oil and that brought it right back to FULL. Is this amount of oil consumption normal for a 2017 Elantra with 80,000 miles, or is this a oil burning problem? The engine is port injected, naturally aspirated (NO GDI or turbo). I just recently started using Pennzoil high mileage full synthetic 5W-20 oil. Is is the best oil to use with 80,000 miles, or should I switch back to regular full synthetic? Should I trash the car and just buy a slightly used Civic or Corolla?
Also, there is no indication, that I can see, that it is burning oil. I still get 35/36 MPG driving back and forth to work in the suburbs of central NJ with stop and go traffic. The tail pipe show no black residue when i wipe the inside with white towel, no smoke either.
Any thoughts??
Thanks
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