2012 Hyundai Santa fe 3.5 v6 with just under 62000 miles.
Bought new in April of 2012, I do my own oil changes every spring with 5w30, and late fall with 5w20, oil is what I find on sale labeled as synthetic, usually Quaker state UD. Filters are Napa gold.
It always had a brief start up rattle after an hour or longer of sitting, but we can tell that the rattle lasts a little longer than when new, but didn't time it before so can't verify for sure how much longer. Doing research it looks like the timing chain/tensioner is a common problem.
Since the 10 year warranty is a few months from ending we thought we'd have dealer check and see if It might be covered. After explaining what's going on, the tech said that the timing chains had issues and Hyundai updated the entire chain and tensioner system including replacing the intake cams, and if not covered under warranty is a $4000 fix.
The dealer requested that they change oil and filter to verify correct filter /oil is in engine and they will record start up rattle and submit to Hyundai.
After having it 2 days and several starts and test's requested by Hyundai, it is determined that the oil pump is bad "taking too long to build pressure" and will be replaced under warranty, and the parts should be here in 2 to 3 weeks. When questioned what we should drive until the parts get here and they said its fine to drive our vehicle until its fixed.
My concern now is how will the engine hold up since it has been operating for who knows how long with a weak oil pump... Or is Hyundai taking the cheap route saying its the oil pump, when its really the chain and hope it makes it past the warranty before it gets worse.
We typically hold on to vehicles for the long term, but after all this, we are wondering if we should start looking for our next vehicle. What do you guys think? TIA
Bought new in April of 2012, I do my own oil changes every spring with 5w30, and late fall with 5w20, oil is what I find on sale labeled as synthetic, usually Quaker state UD. Filters are Napa gold.
It always had a brief start up rattle after an hour or longer of sitting, but we can tell that the rattle lasts a little longer than when new, but didn't time it before so can't verify for sure how much longer. Doing research it looks like the timing chain/tensioner is a common problem.
Since the 10 year warranty is a few months from ending we thought we'd have dealer check and see if It might be covered. After explaining what's going on, the tech said that the timing chains had issues and Hyundai updated the entire chain and tensioner system including replacing the intake cams, and if not covered under warranty is a $4000 fix.
The dealer requested that they change oil and filter to verify correct filter /oil is in engine and they will record start up rattle and submit to Hyundai.
After having it 2 days and several starts and test's requested by Hyundai, it is determined that the oil pump is bad "taking too long to build pressure" and will be replaced under warranty, and the parts should be here in 2 to 3 weeks. When questioned what we should drive until the parts get here and they said its fine to drive our vehicle until its fixed.
My concern now is how will the engine hold up since it has been operating for who knows how long with a weak oil pump... Or is Hyundai taking the cheap route saying its the oil pump, when its really the chain and hope it makes it past the warranty before it gets worse.
We typically hold on to vehicles for the long term, but after all this, we are wondering if we should start looking for our next vehicle. What do you guys think? TIA