oil change info 5.0 in pics

[Mac West]

Just picked up a 5.0 what a nice car.I always change my own oil first one at 500 mile. Mac

 

[Ernie3647]

Just picked up a 5.0 what a nice car.I always change my own oil first one at 500 mile. Mac

Call it quirky or whatever I’ve always been very particular about not going to far on the first oil. Bin doing it forever and I’m not about to change now. 1450 miles first oil change done. Of course from here on it’s strictly by the book. Could be a carryover from the old days. Makes me feel better.

So it's not just me!

 

[Mac West]

if you ever want to remind yourself why you change it so early put in a magnetic drain plug.

 

[Mark_888]

I hate those skinny guys who raise the car 3 inches and then slide underneath it.

 

[FlySwatter]

I don't want to really start up "the when do I FIRST change my oil argument" (most of us know both sides of the coin, and I frankly do not feel strongly in either direction). I would only point out that Honda specifically recommends not changing the oil until the first scheduled maintenance period because their' "break in oil" is specifically blended to be used during that first interval. If Hyundai made that statement, I would strongly recommend against the early oil change philosophy. However, from what I've read the only thing in the Hyundai engine is regular motor oil. So, I don't see any reason NOT to change it early if you want, then get on the 7500 mile cycle wagon. It may not be necessary, but I don't see how it could hurt either. I think I used my free oil change on my last Hyundai around the 1500 mile mark just for peace of mind. Probably didn't gain anything, but the oil change was free, so I certainly didn't lose anything.

 

[Ernie3647]

I don't want to really start up "the when do I FIRST change my oil argument" (most of us know both sides of the coin, and I frankly do not feel strongly in either direction).

We call it a discussion here. When opinions given in a constructive non abusive way they are always welcome. I think it’s one of the fundamental appeals of this forum.

 

[Mark_888]

I don't want to really start up "the when do I FIRST change my oil argument" (most of us know both sides of the coin, and I frankly do not feel strongly in either direction). I would only point out that Honda specifically recommends not changing the oil until the first scheduled maintenance period because their' "break in oil" is specifically blended to be used during that first interval. If Hyundai made that statement, I would strongly recommend against the early oil change philosophy. However, from what I've read the only thing in the Hyundai engine is regular motor oil. So, I don't see any reason NOT to change it early if you want, then get on the 7500 mile cycle wagon. It may not be necessary, but I don't see how it could hurt either. I think I used my free oil change on my last Hyundai around the 1500 mile mark just for peace of mind. Probably didn't gain anything, but the oil change was free, so I certainly didn't lose anything.

If the factory oil is conventional motor oil, and Honda specifies synthetic for oil changes (I believe Honda now specifies 0W-20 which only comes in synthetic, or an owner may choose synthetic themselves), then the factory oil may not be "break-in" oil, but it may be conventional oil that will help the piston rings seat correctly (compared to switching to synthetic too quickly).

In another thread, someone debunked the idea that if a magnetic drain plug was used on the Genesis, then it would attract shavings. I have no direct knowledge of this myself, but I would assume that shavings would be caught in the oil filter. A lot of car myths are still around from 25 years ago, that "may" not be true anymore, so don't know if this is one of those myths.

 

[Alwaysforward]

So, I don't see any reason NOT to change it early if you want, then get on the 7500 mile cycle wagon.

Do you know how it is written in the manual? Does it clearly state 7500 miles or does it state 7500 miles or x amount of months, whichever comes first?

 

[FlySwatter]

Do you know how it is written in the manual? Does it clearly state 7500 miles or does it state 7500 miles or x amount of months, whichever comes first?

The Owner's Manual states 7500 miles or 6 months, but does not append "which ever comes first". I've always based my maintenance on my mileage which puts me over the monthly time frames since I only put about 8K a year on my car.

 

[FlySwatter]

We call it a discussion here. When opinions given in a constructive non abusive way they are always welcome. I think it’s one of the fundamental appeals of this forum.

That's good to hear

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[Alwaysforward]

The Owner's Manual states 7500 miles or 6 months, but does not append "which ever comes first". I've always based my maintenance on my mileage which puts me over the monthly time frames since I only put about 8K a year on my car.

Thank You FlySwatter

 

[Mac West]

update I hit 500 miles today.Changed the oil out, what a pain in the ass to get the second panel back in. It drove me nuts trying to line it up by myself.I had to wake up my old lady to hold up one side and listen to her ramble on while lying in the driveway at 7am on a Sunday. Anyway the filter is made by Mahale see photo oil filthy but better filthy oil the filthy engine. Mac

 

[FlySwatter]

..I had to wake up my old lady to hold up one side and listen to her ramble on while lying in the driveway at 7am on a Sunday...

We just don't have the smiley to do that line justice, but LMAO!!!!!



Edit: Thanks for sharing the photos!

 

[ShadowZ]

Normal or severe service?

Be honest with yourself, do any of these apply to you?

• Trips less than 10 miles.
• Temperatures below 10°, ever.
• Temperatures above 90°, ever.
• Stop and go traffic.
• High engine speeds.
• Lengthy idling.
• Multiple cold starts per day.
• High humidity.
• Hilly or mountainous driving.
• Dusty environment.
• Towing
• Rapid acceleration.

If yes, you would be wise to follow severe service recommendations.

 

[Mark_888]

Normal or severe service?

Be honest with yourself, do any of these apply to you?

• Trips less than 10 miles.
• Temperatures below 10°, ever.
• Temperatures above 90°, ever.
• Stop and go traffic.
• High engine speeds.
• Lengthy idling.
• Multiple cold starts per day.
• High humidity.
• Hilly or mountainous driving.
• Dusty environment.
• Towing
• Rapid acceleration.

If yes, you would be wise to follow severe service recommendations.

Ever? That is not a correct interpretation of the manufacturer's service definitions, because if that were true, 99% of all cars would require severe service. I do understand that you are just saying what you think is "wise," but the "ever" test does not apply from a warranty perspective.

Personally, I am a strong believer in using synthetic motor oil, which pretty much ends any discussion about whether to follow normal or severe service intervals on oil changes, since a good quality synthetic will last 7500 miles even in most severe service situations.

 

[ShadowZ]

Attention everyone.

I would like you to know that Mark 888 knows everything, literally, everything. He is a master technician, chemist and oil specialist who probably works in accounting or some other type of profession that has nothing to do with his unique intellect.

You can believe whatever you'd like, that synthetic oil will last "X" long despite the conditions (or capacity), that there is a god, or that a guy named Jesus was the son of a divine entity and could perform miracles like bringing the dead back to life or walking on water.

That doesn't make it true.

 

[Mark_888]

Attention everyone.

I would like you to know that Mark 888 knows everything, literally, everything. He is a master technician, chemist and oil specialist who probably works in accounting or some other type of profession that has nothing to do with his unique intellect.

No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express once.

 

[DFWGenny]

I did my first oil change at 3000 and swapped to synthetic. I do normal driving, so i consider the original oil "honing" oil to get everything seated.

I usually change oil every 5000 miles. Oil is cheap, sludge is expensive.

My last car went 150,000 miles before I had engine trouble. When I did, I had them do a compression test on all cylinders. The tech was floored when they all cam back in factory spec.

Here's the lesson children: It wasn't lubrication that got me. It was corrosion. That was a conversion year for GM to aluminum engine components and I think somewhere down the line, somebody put in green coolaid instead of orange. Never could find where the coolant leak was; oil was good and compression was good, but couldn't keep coolant in the engine.

Flush and replace the coolant every 2 years or 24,000 miles.

 

[Mark_888]

I did my first oil change at 3000 and swapped to synthetic. I do normal driving...

But do you do normal driving 100% of time, according to ShadowZ's interpretation of the rules? After all, in the DFW area, it does get above 90 F (or even 100F) fairly often. So according to him, even with the best synthetic, you should be changing your oil at 3750 miles. I don't agree, and I believe that 5000 miles with a good synthetic is fine.

 

[DFWGenny]

But do you do normal driving 100% of time, according to ShadowZ's interpretation of the rules? After all, in the DFW area, it does get above 90 F (or even 100F) fairly often. So according to him, even with the best synthetic, you should be changing your oil at 3750 miles. I don't agree, and I believe that 5000 miles with a good synthetic is fine.

I would categorize it as moderate/severe. I'm fortunate to be able to adjust my hours to avoid most of the stop and go rush hour, those that can't it is severe. June-Aug you are going to severe temperature, and we have dust. Summer months, regular oil, 3750 would not be a bad call. When it cools down, you could go to 5-6000. I just can't come to recommend 7500 on regular oil, it's cheap and engines are expensive. But I'm old school.

Edit to add: I have done well with synthetic at a 5000 mile interval, year round. For the most part, my car fully warms up to temperature for about 30 minutes, that is really important as that give the contaminants a chance to "cook-off".