Oil change info 3.8 V6 in pics

[sidewinder1]

ahh..didn't realize it was the previous gen.

 

[jimmy buoy]

Good point.

I personally think Hyundai should give out some sort of DIY award for anybody who successfully does the oil/filter change on the 2G V8 (and does it right).

On second thought, based on some of the posts I've seen, maybe they should give out such an award to their mechanics.

I've done my last 3 oil/filter changes on my 2G V8 but I cheat, using an oil extractor prior to removing the forward shield only, then the filter. Not too bad since I can get at all the fasteners by only driving the front wheels onto one layer of bricks. The hardest part of the process is getting the shield back on properly. The trick is to NOT over tighten the filter (apparently the dealer doesn't know this) or it's very difficult to get it to come off next time.

 

[1FstYota]

or you guys can order the new forward shield panel off the 2018, it has a filter access cover. I realized this when I did the 2018 sport conversion. It sure made the last oil change super easy, I used an extractor and didn't even raise the car to get the oil filter out.

 

[McGyver9]

nxt_v8, you've done a great job documenting the steps needed for an oil change. After looking at that overly-complicated mess Hyundai made of the shroud covering the engine bay, I vowed that I would only remove and reinstall it once. Nevertheless, your photos made that job easier. After my repair shop removed the shrouds and changed oil, I asked that they delay re installation until I added access ports for the filter and drain plug. Using t6061 tempered aluminum, I fabricated frames and pop riveted them to the shrouds to reinforce the two cutouts. I then fabricated corresponding aluminum cover plates and attached them with 1/4-20 flat head screws and speed nuts. Today, I returned to my garage and had the shrouds re-installed (hopefully for the last time). My next oil change involves removing three screws for each access port. The entire project cost at total of $10 for the aluminum, hardware and fasteners. Whether, I change oil myself or return to my garage, the modification should save considerable time and labor charges.

Can't believe your post didn't get more attention?
THIS is the solution!
I don't suppose you took any photos/have measurements of where to locate the oilpan drain access point/how big you made it???
I'd appreciate any info you have...

Not worried about the filter...I've got plenty of old t-shirts to wipe up any drips from the filter.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[CSULA21]

or you guys can order the new forward shield panel off the 2018, it has a filter access cover. I realized this when I did the 2018 sport conversion. It sure made the last oil change super easy, I used an extractor and didn't even raise the car to get the oil filter out.

Have a part #?

 

[1FstYota]

Have a part #?

Not sure if these are worth it to anyone at 200 bucks, but here are the part numbers.

29110-B1330

Double check this is from 2018 G80 none sport.

 

[lobsenza]

Do they have covers for the back shield on the V8? Does the 2018 V8 have the door in the panel?

 

[sidewinder1]

yes i did have to pump more later in order to get all the leftover oil while it was sucking air towards the end. one other issue (if you can call it that) with the topsider is you can't have the oil hot as it will collapse the tube when it gets too hot so oil has to be warm. i guess there are lot worse things that will mess up an engine and changing oil would not be one of them as long as using the correct oil and changing at regular intervals.

btw, why are you removing the bottom cover to change the filter? I was able to change the filter topside even though it was a pain to undo the cap as i had to use an adjustable wrench that kept slipping. i ordered a 27mm low profile oil fllter socket for next time.

https://www.amazon.com/STEELMAN-95646-Filter-Socket-Mercedes-Benz/dp/B00KMULLY2

to catch the oil from the filter i used a mini paint tray. then suck out the oil in the tray afterwards of course.

7 in. Plastic Tray-RM 007 - The Home Depot

just an update on the 2nd oil change...went about 9k on mobil 1 adv fuel economy 0w30. sucked out using topsider (still working great btw) and filled with exactly 7qt of pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 to top line on the dipstick. so it did remove almost all the oil since capacity is 7.29qt.

also bought one of these to help removing the filter

3/8 in. Drive Professional Flex Head Long Handle Ratchet

 

[lopedogg]

nxt_v8, you've done a great job documenting the steps needed for an oil change. After looking at that overly-complicated mess Hyundai made of the shroud covering the engine bay, I vowed that I would only remove and reinstall it once. Nevertheless, your photos made that job easier. After my repair shop removed the shrouds and changed oil, I asked that they delay re installation until I added access ports for the filter and drain plug. Using t6061 tempered aluminum, I fabricated frames and pop riveted them to the shrouds to reinforce the two cutouts. I then fabricated corresponding aluminum cover plates and attached them with 1/4-20 flat head screws and speed nuts. Today, I returned to my garage and had the shrouds re-installed (hopefully for the last time). My next oil change involves removing three screws for each access port. The entire project cost at total of $10 for the aluminum, hardware and fasteners. Whether, I change oil myself or return to my garage, the modification should save considerable time and labor charges.

Looking at the ridiculousness of this oil change procedure I think I am going to follow your advice as well at least for the drain plug hole. I would prefer using the drain plug vs mighty vac plus what would I do with all the spare crush washers. I have alot of spare materials around to fashion a cover, but I will try the top down procedure for the filter first. I cant believe they didn't include cutouts for these stock.