Oil Recommendation Request

[glum]

Please recommend an engine oil to me.

* 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS, 2.4L

* Hyundai recommends 5W-20, and I want to stick to that.

* Hyundai recommends API SJ, SL or above, ILSAC GF-3 or above.

* Hyundai recommends an OCI of 7,500 miles for normal, and 3,750 miles for severe (which I fall under).

* I live in NC where winter temps occasionally dip to the teens (Fahrenheit), and summers are in the 90s much of the time.

* I have somewhat of a lead foot, not terribly bad though, and I'm trying to be better about it.

* I make lots of REALLY short trips.

* No known issues with this car.

* I'd prefer a single product. I know some may recommend using different products in summer/winter, but that runs counter to my neurosis.

* I like changing my oil frequently. I have no desire or expectation to use a long OCI.

* I know this car would do fine with conventional oil, but I'd be more comfortable with synthetic. It's that neurosis again.

* I would much prefer store-bought.

Thank you in advance for any helpful replies.

 

[Pablo]

Given that list. Choose any 5W-20. If in some really odd outcome it let's you down, post about it, someone will defend the oil.

 

[synthetic_crazy]

Pennzoil Platinum 5w-20 would be PERFECT for your application. It would provide the needed protection for your short trips. You could probably extend your interval to an easy 5000 miles if you so desire. In addition PP is readily available in stores everywhere!

By the way, allow me to be the first to

you to BITOG!

 

[glum]

Yeah, I know it's not exactly a European sports car.

 

[Johnny]

It came from the factory with 5W-20 Quaker State in it. Pick your poison.

 

[crazyoildude]

use any 5w20 oil if you are changing it at 3750 a dino would be perfect

 

[Steve S]

What ever oil with the proper ratings will give you all the performance and protection your engine will need. Syn oil at 3750 isn't needed. syn oil at 7,500 would make more sense. Other than that you are wasting oil. 5W-20 would work all year. You will never see of the benefits of using syn at 3750 mile oil changes sorry, but just fact.

 

[Steve S]

Originally Posted By: synthetic_crazy
Pennzoil Platinum 5w-20 would be PERFECT for your application. It would provide the needed protection for your short trips. You could probably extend your interval to an easy 5000 miles if you so desire. In addition PP is readily available in stores everywhere!

By the way, allow me to be the first to

you to BITOG!
Based on what?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Steve S
Originally Posted By: synthetic_crazy
Pennzoil Platinum 5w-20 would be PERFECT for your application. It would provide the needed protection for your short trips. You could probably extend your interval to an easy 5000 miles if you so desire. In addition PP is readily available in stores everywhere!

By the way, allow me to be the first to

you to BITOG!
Based on what?


Why the love of PP, LMAO!

 

[Johnny]

Why not? My recommendation to the OP would be to use Pennzoil 5W-20 in the yellow bottle if he is going to do 3,750-5,000 mile oil changes, but if he wanted to do the 7,500 changes, then I would also recommend the Pennzoil Platinum. I cannot think of a better synthetic oil to use.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Johnny
Why not? My recommendation to the OP would be to use Pennzoil 5W-20 in the yellow bottle if he is going to do 3,750-5,000 mile oil changes, but if he wanted to do the 7,500 changes, then I would also recommend the Pennzoil Platinum. I cannot think of a better synthetic oil to use.


Johnny, I wasn't asking the question, it was meant as a statement to answer his rhetorical question

 

[synthetic_crazy]

Originally Posted By: Johnny
Why not? My recommendation to the OP would be to use Pennzoil 5W-20 in the yellow bottle if he is going to do 3,750-5,000 mile oil changes, but if he wanted to do the 7,500 changes, then I would also recommend the Pennzoil Platinum. I cannot think of a better synthetic oil to use.


I am a loyal PP user. To me, PP has all the best qualities you could ask for in an oil, reasonable price, adequate protection in cold and hot temps, good TBN, and to top it off...it is readily available in stores.

 

[synthetic_crazy]

Originally Posted By: Steve S
Originally Posted By: synthetic_crazy
Pennzoil Platinum 5w-20 would be PERFECT for your application. It would provide the needed protection for your short trips. You could probably extend your interval to an easy 5000 miles if you so desire. In addition PP is readily available in stores everywhere!

By the way, allow me to be the first to

you to BITOG!
Based on what?


I based my suggestion on the requirements that the original poster asked for, I'm a little confused as to why PP would not be a potential candidate--as your statement suggests.

 

[ltslimjim]

Originally Posted By: Johnny
Why not? My recommendation to the OP would be to use Pennzoil 5W-20 in the yellow bottle if he is going to do 3,750-5,000 mile oil changes, but if he wanted to do the 7,500 changes, then I would also recommend the Pennzoil Platinum. I cannot think of a better synthetic oil to use.


I agree here. This way he doesn't overpay for his shorter OCI and still gets a good oil in either scenario.

 

[sangyup81]

Just get the cheapest synthetic possible and you'll be better than conventional and synthetic blends.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2157781

 

[901Memphis]

Any name brand synthetic can easily run the severe service interval up to 1 year.

Take your pick, there are plenty of popular options.

Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra, Mobil 1, Valvoline Syntec, Quaker State UD, or even Supertech Synthethic.

Now if you want a more specific recommendation, you can't go wrong with Sopus products like Pennzoil Platinum.

 

[teddyboy]

My advice is to listen to Johnny.

 

[NightRiderQ45]

Originally Posted By: Pablo
Given that list. Choose any 5W-20. If in some really odd outcome it let's you down, post about it, someone will defend the oil.
lol.

 

[Eddie]

For the OCI of ~ 3,750 miles, I would use a good reg oil like Pennzoil conventional, Quaker State conventional or Motorcraft blend. No advantage to using a Synthetic for a 3-5K oil change IMO. Ed

 

[NightRiderQ45]

Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Why not? My recommendation to the OP would be to use Pennzoil 5W-20 in the yellow bottle if he is going to do 3,750-5,000 mile oil changes, but if he wanted to do the 7,500 changes, then I would also recommend the Pennzoil Platinum. I cannot think of a better synthetic oil to use.


I agree here. This way he doesn't overpay for his shorter OCI and still gets a good oil in either scenario.
Pennzoil Conventional is $14.50 so I think that is a over pay for that short OCI and people recommending syn for that interval are crazy. Valvoline MaxLife is even cheaper than Pennzoil Conventional now. OP, get the cheapest dino and keep driving. I'm quite sure you have been getting around with whatever you have been purchasing before you signed up on this site with no problems. Mobil Super 5000 is the best bang for the buck now when it comes to dino.