PP change and a look under my valve cover with pic

[jdmstr22]

car is my daily 2006 sonata with the 2.4. this is my first time looking under the valve cover so i was pleasntly suprised to see this thought i should share.

http://static.dyp.im/MptunH6KSA/5826c91e7fd8a1cf21d091be8a2766be.jpeg



http://static.dyp.im/onsU47Ozgp/c043260d94b3541193034d68aaf76a79.jpeg


http://static.dyp.im/nwpKB6j7E7/32a0119450bf9b4c5a48a5f3838d4872.jpeg


Car has 177,000 miles on it been using mostly synthetic since new mostly 5k changes usually

 

[Astro14]

You've done well. That engine looks great!

 

[tinmanSC]

At 177K!?!? Fantastic.

 

[polux]

I would say it's really clean...

My sister have an old idi diesel from 1991 running on semi synthetic since the beginning and except the fact the oil is black it's really clean too.

it has 250 000 kms.

what is your average use of it ?
highway ?
no city ?
stop and go ?

i 'm not a specialist but i would say 5000 miles is a bit short on synthetic.

 

[jdmstr22]

yes 177,039 miles! so am i safe to run a 7.5k on this pp 5w30 and pureone filter? i hear its safe in a clean motor i think my motor would be considered clean?

 

[jdmstr22]

Originally Posted By: polux
I would say it's really clean...

My sister have an old idi diesel from 1991 running on semi synthetic since the beginning and except the fact the oil is black it's really clean too.

it has 250 000 kms.

what is your average use of it ?
highway ?
no city ?
stop and go ?

i 'm not a specialist but i would say 5000 miles is a bit short on synthetic.



mostly suburban driving traffic highway mix, did live in nevada for a while too

 

[stephen9666]

These engines sometimes spin crank bearings, so I often get nervous about keeping my Sonata for the long haul. I intended to keep it for a long time when I bought it, but it's been a disappointment and not very reliable, so now I'm debating dumping it.

It gives me a little more confidence to see some of the these engines at higher mileage.

Here's how my engine Sonata's engine looked at just over 100k miles:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...021#Post3082021

 

[stchman]

To the OP:

Was there a reason to pull the valve cover or were you just curious? Some DOHC engines require a valve adjustment periodically.

 

[THORROMIG]

Holy Clean, your routine is working great for the motor. Keep up the good work!!

 

[nitehawk55]

A little varnish in the corners , better run some MMO or SF in it !



.....kidding !!...looks great !

 

[jdmstr22]

Originally Posted By: stchman
To the OP:

Was there a reason to pull the valve cover or were you just curious? Some DOHC engines require a valve adjustment periodically.



just curious to see where i stand hoping to get 300k out of it

 

[panthermike]

Originally Posted By: jdmstr22
yes 177,039 miles! so am i safe to run a 7.5k on this pp 5w30 and pureone filter? i hear its safe in a clean motor i think my motor would be considered clean?


What are your driving habits like? As long as the car isn't mainly a short tripper, you can probably easily extend it to 7.5K. Very nice looking engine

 

[jdmstr22]

Originally Posted By: stephen9666
These engines sometimes spin crank bearings, so I often get nervous about keeping my Sonata for the long haul. I intended to keep it for a long time when I bought it, but it's been a disappointment and not very reliable, so now I'm debating dumping it.

It gives me a little more confidence to see some of the these engines at higher mileage.

Here's how my engine Sonata's engine looked at just over 100k miles:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...021#Post3082021



ive been wondering too how long the car will last im trying to get 300k miles im at 177,000 right now and as far as reliability my car has never been on a tow truck never had any work other than routine matinence.. brakes, oil,tires, struts, plugs.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Super clean!

Also, if it has not spun a bearing by 177K ... It probably won't

 

[jdmstr22]

not really a short tripper, my short trips are like 10 miles r/t suburban driving 45mph light traffic.

 

[CELICA_XX]

Have you been running mostly PP the whole time ?

 

[pscholte]

Really looks great. Keep it up. I was on a website yesterday with a poster giving the old, "That there Pinnzerl will sledge yer engine rat up in the first 500 miles of use.". He needs to see your pix.

 

[Donald]

Looks nice & clean.

Have you done a UOA?

 

[jdmstr22]

Originally Posted By: CELICA_XX
Have you been running mostly PP the whole time ?


mostly PP or QSUD and P1,Napa Platinum,or dealer filter

 

[jdmstr22]

Originally Posted By: pscholte
Really looks great. Keep it up. I was on a website yesterday with a poster giving the old, "That there Pinnzerl will sledge yer engine rat up in the first 500 miles of use.". He needs to see your pix.


+1 maybe he's another mobil 1 fanboy