So we have a new Hyundai Elantra. It has 670 miles on it and before we leave on our quick vacation, we will probably be near the 1000 mile mark. This vacation will be about 2000 miles (mainly freeway-From San Diego to Salt Lake City and back).
I’ve heard conflicting stories about Hyundai using a break-in oil. I’ve been told by the dealer, that with this break-in oil, I should keep it in till the 5000 mile mark. But IF the Hyundai uses special break-in oil is the key question.
If Hyundai uses special break-in oil, then it might be wise to keep the original oil in till the recommended change interval, but if it doesn’t, then I plan on changing the oil the weekend before the vacation (I think of all those small metal shavings in the oil and think of the damage it could do on a hard and long drive, as this trip to Salt Lake will be.
And BTW, when I hit the 5000 mark, I will be switching over to synthetic oil. I know some will be it earlier and some will do it later. 5000 miles has always been my mark for the change.
So here are the questions:
1) Does Hyundai use a special break-in oil for their vehicles?
2) If so, should I get it changed before the trip, or after the trip?
3) Any comments about anything else I wrote above, such as my time frame for switching to synthetic?
Thanks
I’ve heard conflicting stories about Hyundai using a break-in oil. I’ve been told by the dealer, that with this break-in oil, I should keep it in till the 5000 mile mark. But IF the Hyundai uses special break-in oil is the key question.
If Hyundai uses special break-in oil, then it might be wise to keep the original oil in till the recommended change interval, but if it doesn’t, then I plan on changing the oil the weekend before the vacation (I think of all those small metal shavings in the oil and think of the damage it could do on a hard and long drive, as this trip to Salt Lake will be.
And BTW, when I hit the 5000 mark, I will be switching over to synthetic oil. I know some will be it earlier and some will do it later. 5000 miles has always been my mark for the change.
So here are the questions:
1) Does Hyundai use a special break-in oil for their vehicles?
2) If so, should I get it changed before the trip, or after the trip?
3) Any comments about anything else I wrote above, such as my time frame for switching to synthetic?
Thanks