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Hey folks, I purchased a 2012 Genesis 4.6L few months back. I am the second owner and the car has around 90k miles on it right now. Few days ago I have been noticing that my MPG has dropped a lot!! Had an average of 21mpg in city and RN it dropped all the way down to 13-16mpg. I didn't notice...

Credibility statement, I am extremely anal about vehicle care with over 70 years of experience as a certified mechanic, engine builder, and I attend annually SEMA and PRI, and I annually recertify ASE. My wife bought a new GV70 sport Prestige with 3.5L engine. She decided to take the GV70 to a...

Hello, First service on my 2015 Genesis Sedan 3.8 did not go well. I must have gotten the O'ring stuck when I put the cap and new filter back, plus I clearly overtightened it. When I fired up the engine to let it run, I noticed a fair bit of oil dripping from the oil cap spout, so clearly...

Every 2000-3000 miles my Equus is 1.5-2 quarts low on oil. I replaced my pcv valve last month so it’s not that, and I never have smoke coming out the exhaust. Anyone else have this issue or is this normal for these GDI engines? I’ve read about using high mileage motor oil to swell up gaskets and...

Hello, I drive a 2011 Genesis coupe 2.0t. I recently upgraded my turbo to an ATP Garret bolt on cat/manifold. I was driving it for a couple weeks with no tune, no problem. The turbo had a minor leak from the oil feed so my mechanic tightened it down. He told me since I drove it over there the...

I see the cap suggests 5W-20 but I know that's for all climates. While there was A sale I was going not stock up but they are out of 5w-20. Is this the only oil that works?? What are he pros and cons of different types???

So I went ahead and did the first oil change at 2k miles. Mobil 1 5w30. I used to use it in my 2002 Maxima and drove it to high mileage, so I believe in it. Ok, so I made the stupid mistake of not paying close attention to the "before", so two questions? 1) Does it matter which way you...

Some people on this forum have mentioned changing their oil at about 1000 miles. The manufacturer recommends 7500, and even my dealer recommended not doing an early first one (although they recommend 5000 interval). So what is the justification for doing or not doing this early oil change?

I'm looking at purchasing OEM oil filters and looked it up by part number for my 2012 3.8 Genesis sedan 26320-3C30A Odd thing is Kia parts and Hyundai parts both pop up with the same part numbers. Does anyone know if there is a difference in the parts other than the box?

Hello everyone, I’ve been looking closely at my owner’s manual to see when the transmission oil should be exchanged on the Equus, I own a 2011 Signature model. According to the manual it’s every 100,000 miles yet my service advisor at Hyundai said the transmission has lifetime fluid. Lifetime...

I own a 5.0 that falls within the build date of "the oil burning issue". Although my car has not had excessive oil use (1 quart every 5000 mile ........ 1 litre every 8000 km) I have monitored it closely since purchase in 2012. One thing I have noticed in the past month: There is a difference...

Cars due for a second oil change soon. I used an oem oil filter last time and just seen that they have a k&n oil filter now. Anyone used the k&n filter before ?

Took my 2010 4.6 in today for an oil change. Returned to pick it up and got told that I have a small leak from the rear main seal. Cost given was $400+ to repair as it requires taking out the tranny. 1.) Do any of these "rear main seal" sealer solutions that you mix in with oil work? 2.) How...

2015 5.0L 2G oil change w/mityvac Finally got around to changing the oil on this car using a MityVac - the notes below may help other DIY'ers. First off - why vacuum the oil out? Answer is you don't have to remove the rear lower body panel or the drain plug/crush washer. And since the...

I checked oil on my new Genesis (2015 base sedan,3.8L) and it shows about 1/2 quart low. I have 3200 miles on the odometer. I am going on a 1000 mile trip mostly interstate highway at 70 MPH. I would like to take a quart with me buy not sure what to buy. Does anyone know what the factory fill...

Hello, I wanted to get an opinion on what is the best engine oil for v6 genesis sedan 2012 based on the experience you guyz have? The owner's manual recommends quaker state. I am not a big fan of quaker state. Amongst Mobil 1 and Castrol which one is better?

Ok,so I have had to put in 2 quarts of oil in the past month.I do notice a bit of smoke when I step on gas to merge onto highway or pass another vehicle.Car still idles smoothly no other problems as of yet...Will my MPP warranty cover any of work it may need to replace piston rings? Has anybody...

For those of you who DIY oil changes and using the MityVac canister. Mityvac makes 2 different units, one with a pump and one that uses an air compressor. I have an air compressor and am trying to figure out which unit would be best, given that the price is about the same. It seems so much...

I admit, I hardly check the oil level on this vehicle and I get the oil changed every 4-5K mi at the dealership. However, I do have a habit of starting to check oil level more often as my vehicles approach 100K mi etc So, I checked it this morning (sat overnight) and the oil level is 4 in...

Took my Genesis 4.6 in for the latest oil change, and noticed the following: Where all previous oil changes have had this description oil - B Oil this time it had oil - B Duramax can anyone let me know, or have gotten this oil when have the oil changed ? What type of oil is this ?