Brand new 2010 4.6 Owner!

[seungykim]

Hello, all

I just purchase a 2010 Genesis 4.6 with tech pkg.
The car is just great, lots of room and amenities. I have a 2008 3 series coupe, and it's a completely different in terms of characteristics and offerings. It's mo plush and easier to drive, and I like the power of V8.

I have a question. The maintenance plan shows oil change every 7500 miles. Do you follow that route? Or do you do your own plan?

Is it ok to use regular oil, or is it better to go with synthetic?

For my BMW, I use synthetic for every 7500 miles. Genesis does not require synthetic, so I wonder what other owners are doing on their cars.

Thanks!

 

[TJPark01]

Hello, all
I have a question. The maintenance plan shows oil change every 7500 miles. Do you follow that route? Or do you do your own plan?

Change it more often in the first year, unless it's a lease then you are wasting your money.

Is it ok to use regular oil, or is it better to go with synthetic?

Nothing wrong with regular oil, the benefits of synthtic is mostly on start up at super cold temps and that you can leave it in your car longer. It's mostly only worth it if you plan on keeping the car a long time, and you can buy the oil cheaply.

Check out this post:
What's the right oil for my car?

 

[Aquineas]

I'm changing every 4-5K miles and using Mobile 1 Synthetic.

 

[seungykim]

After reading your replies, as well as posts found by search, I see many are using Synthetic.

I think it's a great idea you buy your own oil, and bring it to a dealer and ask them to change oil. I am thinking of doing my first break-in oil change at 1200 miles. I will buy Mobil 5-20 from Costco and bring them with me for my first oil change. I will be sometime in late August, I believe.

BTW, I read some posts about the foul rotten egg-like smell outside of car. I encountered the same. After I turn off the engine and get out, I can smell a bit of foul smell. People are saying it's normal, so I wouldn't be too worried about it. Have any of you experienced it?

 

[Aquineas]

After reading your replies, as well as posts found by search, I see many are using Synthetic.

I think it's a great idea you buy your own oil, and bring it to a dealer and ask them to change oil. I am thinking of doing my first break-in oil change at 1200 miles. I will buy Mobil 5-20 from Costco and bring them with me for my first oil change. I will be sometime in late August, I believe.

BTW, I read some posts about the foul rotten egg-like smell outside of car. I encountered the same. After I turn off the engine and get out, I can smell a bit of foul smell. People are saying it's normal, so I wouldn't be too worried about it. Have any of you experienced it?

Hmmm I haven't experienced the rotten egg smell..

 

[TJPark01]

After reading your replies, as well as posts found by search, I see many are using Synthetic.
I think it's a great idea you buy your own oil, and bring it to a dealer and ask them to change oil. I am thinking of doing my first break-in oil change at 1200 miles. I will buy Mobil 5-20 from Costco and bring them with me for my first oil change. I will be sometime in late August, I believe.

Costco doesn't sell 5W-20, at least the ones near me. They only carry the 2 most popular weights which are 5W-30 and 10W-30. Personally, I would run 0W-20 or 5W-20.

 

[vitacura]

Congrats on your new Genesis!

 

[seungykim]

Costco doesn't sell 5W-20, at least the ones near me. They only carry the 2 most popular weights which are 5W-30 and 10W-30. Personally, I would run 0W-20 or 5W-20.

The manual shows 5W-30 or 5W-20. Can either of it be a good choice?
I really need to study more on engine oil and its viscosity. I am a big time noob when it comes to car mechanics.

 

[seungykim]

Congrats on your new Genesis!

Thank you
I really like the car, and so does my wife. Now, my 2 yr old 3 series is not being love by my wife as much as she used to. She now has her new favorite.

 

[TJPark01]

The manual shows 5W-30 or 5W-20. Can either of it be a good choice?
I really need to study more on engine oil and its viscosity. I am a big time noob when it comes to car mechanics.

Either can be used, but 5W-20 is the specified grade. The other grades are listed as acceptable.
Read this:
Motor Oil 101

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[seungykim]

Either can be used, but 5W-20 is the specified grade. The other grades are listed as acceptable.
Read this:
Motor Oil 101

Wow, thank you so much for the great info. This will help me understand about engine oil.

 

[Onedurwho]

Welcome to the fold! Oh...and here's a shot of what happens in the parking lot where my wife works. You know this guy hates his accountant every day!! Enjoy!

 

[seungykim]

Welcome to the fold! Oh...and here's a shot of what happens in the parking lot where my wife works. You know this guy hates his accountant every day!! Enjoy!

Hahaha, oh my gosh. I never thought about how similar those two cars look with each other. I actually like Genesis' look a lot better than that S class.

Man, am I glad I bought a Genesis. This is great!

 

[Onedurwho]

It's really kinda of freekie...but as I look at them it looks like the Benz is "frowning". The Genesis is "smiling". Just look back-n-forth quickly between the 2 grillz.....