Hitting 100k on my 2016 3.8

[Joshawa]

My Genesis just finally grew up into the big kids club. Having hit 100k miles on my car (owned it since 55k) I wanted to share my experience.

Happy as a clam overall. My passenger side creaks a little but my passenger side has been hit twice by other cars (not my fault and the doors were replaced - it is what it is. Side note: dashcams are worth thousands of dollars)

I've taken care of my engine to what I feel is responsible (full synthetic every 7k miles)

Replaced all coolant and trans fluid at about 65k. Didn't necessarily need to but the car was new to me and I was used to beaters that got neglected so having fresh fluid was important to me.

Things I've had to fix:
front parking sensors needed replacement just before 60k.
Replaced the third (in cabin) brake light at about 75 or 80k - the rubber strip had come off and light was intruding into cabin.
Replaced breaks and rotors at 95k
Replaced spark plugs and coils at 98k (nothing was wrong but I like to keep it that way.)

Starting at about 80k I did more research and saw I may need to spray the crc GDI cleaner into the proper area of the engine to remove buildup, and started doing that and noticed it helped keep the idling experience smooth.

I've gotten to 100k without knowing what my check engine light looks like 24/7, which is better than just about any other car I've owned. I loved the car the first time I saw it and the only reason I'd get rid of it is to get another, but I'm sure she's got another 100k in her until that day.

AMA!

 

[carguy75]

This thread is funny.

I have an older 2007 Toyota Highlander V6 I recently purchased for my son with 226k miles and the Highlander forum members brag about hitting 300k miles or higher without any major issues. 100k miles is not even consider a milestone for the Toyota V6. However, this forum is excited about the Genesis engine making it to 100k miles without any major issues.

Hopefully as time go and the Genesis power-train will prove itself to be as reliable as a Toyota that can go over 200k miles without any major engine failures.

 

[skipgen]

My Genesis just finally grew up into the big kids club. Having hit 100k miles on my car (owned it since 55k) I wanted to share my experience.

Happy as a clam overall. My passenger side creaks a little but my passenger side has been hit twice by other cars (not my fault and the doors were replaced - it is what it is. Side note: dashcams are worth thousands of dollars)

I've taken care of my engine to what I feel is responsible (full synthetic every 7k miles)

Replaced all coolant and trans fluid at about 65k. Didn't necessarily need to but the car was new to me and I was used to beaters that got neglected so having fresh fluid was important to me.

Things I've had to fix:
front parking sensors needed replacement just before 60k.
Replaced the third (in cabin) brake light at about 75 or 80k - the rubber strip had come off and light was intruding into cabin.
Replaced breaks and rotors at 95k
Replaced spark plugs and coils at 98k (nothing was wrong but I like to keep it that way.)

Starting at about 80k I did more research and saw I may need to spray the crc GDI cleaner into the proper area of the engine to remove buildup, and started doing that and noticed it helped keep the idling experience smooth.

I've gotten to 100k without knowing what my check engine light looks like 24/7, which is better than just about any other car I've owned. I loved the car the first time I saw it and the only reason I'd get rid of it is to get another, but I'm sure she's got another 100k in her until that day.

AMA!

My front Parking Sensors are giving me problems too - weirdly they only work reliably when it's below 50 degrees out... What was the fix?

Otherwise my 5.0 @ 98K runs like a train - I've only done maintenance/wear items since I bought it @ 63k.

 

[Bob92778]

I’m about to do the plugs and coils on my 2015 3.8. Any tips on getting to the coils on the driver side?

 

[Husam]

This thread is funny.

I have an older 2007 Toyota Highlander V6 I recently purchased for my son with 226k miles and the Highlander forum members brag about hitting 300k miles or higher without any major issues. 100k miles is not even consider a milestone for the Toyota V6. However, this forum is excited about the Genesis engine making it to 100k miles without any major issues.

Hopefully as time go and the Genesis power-train will prove itself to be as reliable as a Toyota that can go over 200k miles without any major engine failures.

As long as the genny is well taken care of, it will last over 300k miles. I've seen one in Dubai as an Uber and the dash has 500k KM, that is more than 300k miles.

The Toyotas are legendary in terms of power train life and how long they last. There is no comparison

 

[carguy75]

As long as the genny is well taken care of, it will last over 300k miles. I've seen one in Dubai as an Uber and the dash has 500k KM, that is more than 300k miles.

The Toyotas are legendary in terms of power train life and how long they last. There is no comparison

I believe that you are right about the Genesis engines going pass 300k miles without any issues if the oil is changed before it gets too dirty. The 5.0 Tau engine seem to be built fairly well and have easy external access to a few common fail items like the timing belt tensions and water pump.

The 3.8 engine seems to be built fairly well also, however I hate that the 3.8 engine have an internal mounted timing belt tensioner; so it would require a full front cover removal(includes oil pan removal) to access the tensioner if it goes bad. The 5.0 engine just require that the upper front side covers on the heads to be removed to "properly" release the timing tensioners lock to install it against the chain on either side. The tensioners itself can be removed from outside the engine.

I admit that Toyota engines does seem to be long lasting engines by far. My 2007 engine with 226k miles purrs like it is a new engine. The engine only needed some new valve cover gaskets for a small oil leak.

My son's 2007 Toyota Highlander 3.3 V6 engine with 4-5k oil changes at 226k miles. Looks new on the inside. Change that oil by 5k miles regardless and the Genesis engines should look as clean at 200k miles.

 

[MikeDLA]

Replaced the third (in cabin) brake light at about 75 or 80k - the rubber strip had come off and light was intruding into cabin.

77k miles on my 2015 and the rubber trim around the third brake light (where rear ceiling meets rear glass) is falling into the cabin.
Not covered by my still-current CPO warranty.
Will see how much the dealer wants to replace it.

 

[G-942533]

77k miles on my 2015 and the rubber trim around the third brake light (where rear ceiling meets rear glass) is falling into the cabin.
Not covered by my still-current CPO warranty.
Will see how much the dealer wants to replace it.

It's easy to do yourself from sitting in the back seat you can do it I believe in you

 

[MikeDLA]

It's easy to do yourself from sitting in the back seat you can do it I believe in you

Looks like the rubber has cracked apart from sun damage. So the trim needs replacing rather than re-gluing. The dealer says the brake light and rubber trim is sold as one unit. They want 485 plus tax to replace the brake light and trim.

 

[dcrob95]

Looks like the rubber has cracked apart from sun damage. So the trim needs replacing rather than re-gluing. The dealer says the brake light and rubber trim is sold as one unit. They want 485 plus tax to replace the brake light and trim.

I would save yourself $475 and remove the hanging piece and use something like 3m seal strip to seal the gap like I did. You'll never notice it, nor will any back seat passengers.

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[carguy75]

Looks like the rubber has cracked apart from sun damage. So the trim needs replacing rather than re-gluing. The dealer says the brake light and rubber trim is sold as one unit. They want 485 plus tax to replace the brake light and trim.

I noticed that my third brake light rubber trim had a fine line forming and just used some clear tape to keep it from spreading. I would use some black tape to repair a really bad one over paying $485 for a piece of rubber trim since the brake light still work.

The replacement parts for a 2015+Genesis/G80 cost as much if not more than expensive brands like Lexus and Mercedes. Interesting.

 

[skipgen]

I noticed that my third brake light rubber trim had a fine line forming and just used some clear tape to keep it from spreading. I would use some black tape to repair a really bad one over paying $485 for a piece of rubber trim since the brake light still work.

The replacement parts for a 2015+Genesis/G80 cost as much if not more than expensive brands like Lexus and Mercedes. Interesting.

IKR - I just bought a trans pan from hyundaipartsdeal... Used to be a $120 part, now it's $181! Inflation/supply chain probs are a killer.

 

[5.0KDM]

I would save yourself $475 and remove the hanging piece and use something like 3m seal strip to seal the gap like I did. You'll never notice it, nor will any back seat passengers.

When I try to search for it I get electrical tape is that the same thing?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Temflex-2155-Rubber-Splicing-22-ft-Black-Electrical-Tape/3129711?store_code=1502&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_106_Tools-Wire-Connectors-_-3129711-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwma6TBhDIARIsAOKuANysh3LvVwayDcveIVZjp2J3VZkXldhHXamITVtKTEHSo-Z8ZfzSSi8aAqdhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[carguy75]

IKR - I just bought a trans pan from hyundaipartsdeal... Used to be a $120 part, now it's $181! Inflation/supply chain probs are a killer.

I only paid about $120 for my transmission pan for my Genesis on ebay. I think that it cost me about $200 total for the pan and about 8 quarts of Revenol Type IV-RR transmission fluid. However, that was pre-Covid.

 

[carguy75]

When I try to search for it I get electrical tape is that the same thing?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Temflex-2155-Rubber-Splicing-22-ft-Black-Electrical-Tape/3129711?store_code=1502&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_106_Tools-Wire-Connectors-_-3129711-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwma6TBhDIARIsAOKuANysh3LvVwayDcveIVZjp2J3VZkXldhHXamITVtKTEHSo-Z8ZfzSSi8aAqdhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Do not use electrical tape. It will not hold the trim well and will get all sticky in the summer.

I would try this.

 

[dcrob95]

When I try to search for it I get electrical tape is that the same thing?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Temflex-2155-Rubber-Splicing-22-ft-Black-Electrical-Tape/3129711?store_code=1502&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_106_Tools-Wire-Connectors-_-3129711-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQjwma6TBhDIARIsAOKuANysh3LvVwayDcveIVZjp2J3VZkXldhHXamITVtKTEHSo-Z8ZfzSSi8aAqdhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I purchased this on eBay last year.

 

[5.0KDM]

Do not use electrical tape. It will not hold the trim well and will get all sticky in the summer.

I would try this.
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I purchased this on eBay last year.

Thanks I'll look into these I didnt notice my taillight until this thread lol