2013 Oil Change

[Crusty Old Shellback]

Ah, I didn't know I was asleep and having this fantasy. Can I change the chanel?

I do my own work as well. I have access to a full lift and facilities with a tire balancing machine.

Next time you pull the drain plug, clean it off and take a close look at it. you just might find the small magnet inbeded in the plug.

 

[Catharpin]

Next time you pull the drain plug, clean it off and take a close look at it. you just might find the small magnet inbeded in the plug.

I have the plug out of my 2010 4.6 right now and there is no magnet.

 

[RonJ]

Thats the same pan as on my 2013 r-spec. My 2012 4.6 did not have this... interesting, thought they may have added something.

Have you considered cutting an access opening in the plastic splash pan to let you at the filter? It already has an opening to get at the drain plug. Not a big deal but I don't need the aggravation of re&re the plastic shield. I can see me leaving it right off one day ... <G>

Secondly, I can't tell by the picture, does your hoist have arms or is it drive on? If it has arms, do you put them under the suggested jacking flanges? Do you use hockey pucks to lift on? Pucks work well on my C5 Vette, might work well here too.

Thanks ..... RonJ

 

[Mark_888]

I have the plug out of my 2010 4.6 right now and there is no magnet.

Old wives tale. It may have been true for some cars a long time ago, but probably not anymore. As mentioned, that is what oil filters are for.

 

[Alwaysforward]

Take a look at this picture I posted a while back. At the top are what I think are the two 10mm bolts you are referring to. If so, I have that cover in my 2012.

http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=96124&postcount=42

Your attention to detail is awesome Philth Your link to the other post really shows your willingness to help others. Thank You...

 

[Philth]

Glad I could help somebody!

 

[Mark_888]

...I don't need the aggravation of re&re the plastic shield. I can see me leaving it right off one day...

Since the filter housing is plastic, Hyundai engineers are probably concerned that some road debris could hit it and that all the oil would drain out of the crankcase.

 

[Reloader15]

2013 5.0 R-Spec, yup same under car pan you have to remove to access the filter and drain plug, I do oil & filter changes, rotate tires, and brake pads, plus cabin and engine air filters. Everything I can do in the maintenance schedule section to save a buck and know it was done right. Been a hands on car guy since I was 16.

 

[homeofstone]

2013 5.0 R-Spec, yup same under car pan you have to remove to access the filter and drain plug, I do oil & filter changes, rotate tires, and brake pads, plus cabin and engine air filters. Everything I can do in the maintenance schedule section to save a buck and know it was done right. Been a hands on car guy since I was 16.

Me too. Making sure it's done right is my priority.

 

[Vince2]

Hey Southern Boy nice set up!! Yes it would make car detailing and service much eaiser.

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[ghicks99]

Old wives tale. It may have been true for some cars a long time ago, but probably not anymore. As mentioned, that is what oil filters are for.

Many cars still have magnetized drain plugs. My chevy LS crate motor from my last vehicle had a magnetized plug

 

[Mark_888]

Many cars still have magnetized drain plugs. My chevy LS crate motor from my last vehicle had a magnetized plug

What model year is that? I know that was common on US made cars at one time, but have never noticed it on Asian cars. I guess my main point is that not all cars have magnetized plugs, even if they all did years ago (although not sure if they all did).

 

[RonJ]

Any small metal shavings will collect on the magnet in the drain plug. But you can't tell that because you don't remove it.

Just had the drain plug out on my 2013 3.8, no magnet on the plug.

RonJ