Just took home a 2020 Genesis G70 3.3T with 32 miles on it.. What next?

[TinsleyC]

i haven't tried doing the destinations yet - but another good idea to do. Maybe this weekend.

I like the way they offer a dedicated button for Home and Work, plus three other buttons you can assign to whatever destinations. Just press Navi, then Home. Or, press the "speak" button on the upper left of steering wheel and say "go home".

 

[Revvster_G70]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Revvster_G70]

Got mine Wednesday.

First step - drive from dealership to detailer (they don't have the glass box here so I picked it up). Detailer put on Xpel and Ceramic coating (see pic)

Second step - picked it up Friday and drove it home.

Third step - learning all the tech in the car. Adjusting your seat to your favorite driving position (still working on that). Test all the features make sure all works ok.

As per what's been said, now it's breaking in time. Manual says not to use launch control for 600 miles (1000 kms for me). Using premium fuel because A) that's what the engine runs best on B) don't want to lose horse power C) during break in period I want to use the recommended fuel. After all, it's a "Sports Sedan". At least you have the option to not use Premium if you don't want to. Use what you want but I'd run Premium for at least the first three tanks before you switch (I have no valid reason for that, but after three tanks your engine should be broken in fine).

As Beefer said - for break in,use the paddles to change your revs. Manual states to keep between 2000k and 4000k and not to keep at a steady rate and not to 'race the engine'.

Fourth step - Enjoy! I'm loving the car so far though snowed today and my front sensor got snow stuck on it so I got a 'collision' warning and the yellow triangle with the ! point in the middle in my display.

That is the same color as us
Thanks for your inputs. I am getting it detailed today or tomorrow as the shop is backed up with orders. Waiting to order some mats for the car. I will be using premium fuel for sure. I have always been doing MotoMans break-in on all my motorcycles earlier. But for the gene I am following what is in the manual.

 

[ctrcbob]

FWIW; I've been hearing all the pros and cons about Break In, from manufactures, dealers and other owners for the past sixty (yes, I'm "older"). Some say "drive it gentle". Others say "drive it hard". Experience tells me to drive it the same way you will always drive it. That is what ive been doing since my new 1962 Buick. Break it in driving it the way you normally drive. I've. Ever had a problem in all those years. BTW, that same 62 Buick, picked it up and the very next day, drove 680 miles on NY Thruway, Mass Turnpike and Maine Turnpoke. Paid no attention to changing g engine speeds. Treated all new cars the same ever since.

Drive it the way you normally drive.

 

[joschneider]

^ this kind of advice is like trusting a guy stopped waving you through packed cars as you try to make a left turn. Telling people not to follow whats the in manual might work out, might not. But as responsible car owners we should encourage everyone to follow whats in the manual and not offer anecdotal evidence 'because its worked out for me since the 20's and my foot powered car didnt need any break in period'. Its only 600 miles, its not hard to do...I dont see why anyone would tell someone to not follow whats written in the manual

 

[TinsleyC]

His post didn't say anything wrong, drive it like you're going to drive it and vary speeds during break in.of 600 miles.

60 year olds unite!

 

[joschneider]

His post didn't say anything wrong, drive it like you're going to drive it and vary speeds during break in.of 600 miles.

60 year olds unite!

I’m not attacking anyone’s age. But I’m going to get pedantic here. The manual does not say to drive it like you’re going to drive it. That means a thousand different things. If just varying speed and driving normally was what was called for, it would say so. Varying speeds means nothing if you always keep it in eco at 1500 rpm

 

[Ernie3647]

Had mine coated at the dealer and had it Xpel wrapped last week and yes I use premium gas all the time. You’re right it is a pure sport sedan so it’s fitting. I still look forward to driving it and looking at it. Your car is beautiful treat it well and it will treat you well.

 

[KptKrunch]

That is the same color as us
Thanks for your inputs. I am getting it detailed today or tomorrow as the shop is backed up with orders. Waiting to order some mats for the car. I will be using premium fuel for sure. I have always been doing MotoMans break-in on all my motorcycles earlier. But for the gene I am following what is in the manual.

Yep - I bought without even seeing it in person, just on video's and pictures. But I have a Silver car already, and the Mallorca Blue I test drove last had a chip on the front fender that was very noticeable. I figured other than Silver this color would work best. Plus, because its a matte / flat color my detailer was telling it will be very easy to fix any stone chips I get in her.

I drove it in sport mode today, as mentioned easy to keep in the 2000k to 4000k RPM as mentioned in the manual. I now have over 200 km's on her. Adds up fast. Driving the freeway I do a lot of speed ups as well to get past all the trucks that are throwing stones and trying to hurt her. It sure is nice to give it a bit of throttle and just 'zip' by.

Very dirty here too - snowed pretty good last night and melting today with lots of sand on the road. The Ceramic coating is great and doing it's thing. It's dirty, especially the back end, but compared to other cars on the road without the coating it looks pristine. It's money well spent

 

[CVODON]

I wonder how many of the people who make fuel or break-in recommendations have ever had a motor apart? or attempted to properly reassemble one? After reading the above I would guess none. Read the owners manual, do to the best of your ability the best you can to abide by what it says and use the best fuel you can find. Motors are direct injected, all direct injection motors have trouble with intake valves due to fuel being introduced into the cylinder below the valve versus washing the valve from above with a throttle body or carburetor. So pass on everyone else's advice regarding break-in and do it as the manual says because as we all know big-brother is watching. AND read the manual before you drive it anywhere but home from the dealer.

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[TinsleyC]

AND read the manual before you drive it anywhere but home from the dealer.

I've asked 4-5 people this week if they read the owners manual that came with their car. None of them do. These are all professional people. I do, but my God, it's 3-4" think of paper, combined! I've had mine a week.

 

[EdP]

I've asked 4-5 people this week if they read the owners manual that came with their car. None of them do. These are all professional people. I do, but my God, it's 3-4" think of paper, combined! I've had mine a week.

I find it easier to download the pdf and open it on the computer. Makes it easier to look up a particular section as needed. Too much to absorb is just a day or so.

Alternative is to put it in the bathroom and read a couple of pages each morning.

 

[pchae3]

She is happy with her Camry. All she asks from me is to launch this when ever we go on a ride.

LOL win-win for everyone

 

[KptKrunch]

I wonder how many of the people who make fuel or break-in recommendations have ever had a motor apart? or attempted to properly reassemble one? After reading the above I would guess none. Read the owners manual, do to the best of your ability the best you can to abide by what it says and use the best fuel you can find. Motors are direct injected, all direct injection motors have trouble with intake valves due to fuel being introduced into the cylinder below the valve versus washing the valve from above with a throttle body or carburetor. So pass on everyone else's advice regarding break-in and do it as the manual says because as we all know big-brother is watching. AND read the manual before you drive it anywhere but home from the dealer.

Definitely should read the manual especially where engine break-in is concerned and all the tech that's involved. I wouldn't 'pass on everyone else's advice' though as lot of folks are relaying what they went through reading and following what the manual says. The break in is not in the index, or any chapter in the manual, it's at the front with all the disclaimers that can easily be missed if you're not a cover to cover kind of person.

Also, all engines are already broken in to a certain extent. Engines aren't put together and thrown into a car, they are run very hard on a test bench prior to being installed. That I think is the biggest myth out there. Also, it's not just the engine, it's all the mechanical components, including the transmission, chassis, etc. It's all new and all needs to be 'broken in'. This is from Wikipedia but there are other sources. Bottom line though is yes, read the manual and follow the recommendation but unless you redline the thing when you drive it off the lot and keep it there until it blows, you'll be ok.

A new engine is broken in by following specific driving guidelines during the first few hours of its use. The focus of breaking in an engine is on the contact between the piston rings of the engine and the cylinder wall. There is no universal preparation or set of instructions for breaking in an engine. Most importantly, experts disagree on whether it is better to start engines on high or low power to break them in. While there are still consequences to an unsuccessful break-in, they are harder to quantify on modern engines than on older models. In general, people no longer break in the engines of their own vehicles after purchasing a car or motorcycle, because the process is done in production. It is still common, even today, to find that an owner's manual recommends gentle use at first (often specified as the first 500 or 1000 kilometres or miles). But it is usually only normal use without excessive demands that is specified, as opposed to light/limited use. For example, the manual will specify that the car be driven normally, but not in excess of the highway speed limit.

 

[TinsleyC]

I find it easier to download the pdf and open it on the computer.

Great idea, I did that.

Eight PDF's, with a total of 1,160 pages. The 1960 Ford Falcon manual had 56 pages... but the G80 is easily 20 times the car...

 

[CVODON]

I've asked 4-5 people this week if they read the owners manual that came with their car. None of them do. These are all professional people. I do, but my God, it's 3-4" think of paper, combined! I've had mine a week.

These people being "Professionals" at work impress you? A few people impress me but I never met anyone who did just because they were a "Professional" at their job. This statement just astounds me, what does that even mean?

 

[TinsleyC]

This statement just astounds me, what does that even mean?

They're not bums on a street corner. They are people at work, friends, family. Don't over think it.

 

[EdP]

These people being "Professionals" at work impress you? A few people impress me but I never met anyone who did just because they were a "Professional" at their job. This statement just astounds me, what does that even mean?

He said "professional people". They are not amateur people. Maybe sports rules apply; they are paid to be people.

 

[Ernie3647]

I've asked 4-5 people this week if they read the owners manual that came with their car. None of them do. These are all professional people. I do, but my God, it's 3-4" think of paper, combined! I've had mine a week.

I really enjoy reading the manuals. People say “that’s crazy” or just figure it out as you go. For me reading the manual builds up the anticipation of actually using the item in question or in this case the car. I love that when I get into the car I’m very familiar with everything. I am aware of all the controls and all the adjustments. It minimizes fumbling around looking for controls while driving and lends itself to more confident and careful driving.

 

[TinsleyC]

Exactly! I read it all, too. Wish my wife would read the "how to load the dishwasher" manual...