Pennzoil Ultra 5w30 6,377 15' Sonata 2.4L GDI 59k

[Nick1994]

Here's the UOA for my 2015 Hyundai Sonata with the 2.4L GDI engine. Took the sample right after a 400 mile road trip, only additive was at the first tank with this oil change (or before, can't remember) and I used Techron fuel system cleaner.

Pennzoil Ultra used is the non-natural gas SN formula. Used an OEM filter.

 

[TexasVaquero]

Looks good. I wouldn't go 8k miles. They just 7k intervals

 

[tomcat27]

that's a good and comforting report; especially since Hyundai calls for an OCI of somehwere between 3000-4000 for some or all of their GDI engines.

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted By: tomcat27
that's a good and comforting report; especially since Hyundai calls for an OCI of somehwere between 3000-4000 for some or all of their GDI engines.
The 2.4L calls for 3,750 for severe service or 7,500 for normal service. I think 7,500 will be a good changing point from here on out. Maybe I'll keep it shorter since my stash is all < $1 per quart.

 

[ThirdeYe]

Looks good. Does Hyundai still recommend 30 grade oils in their vehicles? I thought most manufacturers switched to 20 grades...

 

[zeng]

Ever consider an xW40 at 10k OCI ?

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
Looks good. Does Hyundai still recommend 30 grade oils in their vehicles? I thought most manufacturers switched to 20 grades...
Owner's manual calls for 5w20, 5w30, or 10w30. They're pretty lenient.

It'll never see a 5w20 or 0w20 though.

Originally Posted By: zeng
Ever consider an xW40 at 10k OCI ?


Sure I'd consider it, but I typically only buy oil that's on clearance. The Pennzoil Ultra I paid $1 per quart for a few years back. The Mobil 1 that's in it now was $2 a quart I believe. Same as my Camry's last oil change and my Jeep's was $1 per quart.

 

[The_Captain]

Solid report thanks for sharing

 

[Nick1994]

Should have added, it idles for at least 1/2 an hour everyday, sometimes close to an hour. But it also gets driven at least 70 miles a day. Idling is usually at the 1/2 way point through the day. This car is also GDI so I'm glad it didn't have fuel in the oil.

 

[OilUzer]

What color was the oil sample?
Just curious since we have the same engine and by then oil get very dark no matter what brand I use.

 

[Nick1994]

Originally Posted by OilUzer
What color was the oil sample?
Just curious since we have the same engine and by then oil get very dark no matter what brand I use.

It gets pretty dark but definitely not black. Doesn't stay as honey colored as most cars.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Wait, so a non-D1G2 oil turned in a great report with plenty of TBN to spare on an engine known to be hard oil those oils? I'm shocked.

But I jest. OP, that's a great looking report!

 

[wemay]

Great report! Thanks for sharing