DIY first oil change

[Rey]

You will note that the drain plug is very, very tight. I suspect the factory uses an impact wrench to tighten this plug. Whatever, it will take some tapping with a hammer on the wrench to break it loose. Don't use an impact wrench as it will spin off so fast that you will be bathed in oil.
The important thing is for you to use the aluminum drain plug washer that is contained in every OEM filter box. Don't assume that you can delete this washer just because the factory does.

 

[Stoofpilot]

With Hyundai sending emails with oil change coupons why would you want to do it yourself.

 

[Mark_888]

With Hyundai sending emails with oil change coupons why would you want to do it yourself.

Was that from Hyundai, or your dealer?

 

[TJPark01]

The correct way is with a breaker bar and a 17mm socket. Then tighten back to
25.3 ~ 32.5lb-ft.
The dealer will not do certain things for you. For instance, they will not replace the oil filter housing drain plug gasket (V8 only).
They will not clean out the oil filter housing and cap which is filled with a sludge like material. They will not tilt the driver side of the car to eject the last 1/2 quart of oil (V8 specific). They will not use Mobil 1 0W-20 AFE Synthetic oil to quiet down the timing chain clatter start up (V8 specific) .
At the end of the day, if you want to do it right, you have to do it yourself.

 

[mcginnpm]

At the end of the day, if you want to do it right, you have to do it yourself.

Absolutely!!

 

[TJPark01]

Absolutely!!

I know most people don't have the inclination to do such things. I did a DIY for my BMW and the another reason I do it myself is that the dealer will not do certian things such as suck out the oil trapped in the filter housing. I know it most likely doesn't make a difference, but it's something that since I have a garage and tools and the inclination to do myself, actually enjoy doing:

 

[laiyenha]

You will note that the drain plug is very, very tight. I suspect the factory uses an impact wrench to tighten this plug. Whatever, it will take some tapping with a hammer on the wrench to break it loose. Don't use an impact wrench as it will spin off so fast that you will be bathed in oil.
The important thing is for you to use the aluminum drain plug washer that is contained in every OEM filter box. Don't assume that you can delete this washer just because the factory does.

Are you sure the factory deleted the drain plug washer? I changed mine a few weeks ago, and seeing the drain plug for the 1st time I thought the factory forgot the washer. But it turned out the plug and the washer (its side) were painted black and the washer appeared as if it is a part of the plug. I had to use a knife edge to separate the washer to replace it with a new one. Next oil change you might want to re-check your plug.

 

[newspruce]

Does anyone know what effect DIY service will have on the warranty, or the guaranteed trade in value? If it is not a problem, I will do it myself, as I have on all of the other cars I have owned. I seem to recall that the dealer rep made a big deal about the trade in value guarantee requiring all service be performed by a Hyundai dealer.

 

[Mark_888]

Does anyone know what effect DIY service will have on the warranty, or the guaranteed trade in value? If it is not a problem, I will do it myself, as I have on all of the other cars I have owned. I seem to recall that the dealer rep made a big deal about the trade in value guarantee requiring all service be performed by a Hyundai dealer.

It is illegal (in the USA) to require owners to only have the dealer or manufacturer provide maintenance service in order to guarantee a warranty, so it is "probably" the same for the guaranteed trade in value (which I assume is offered by Hyundai Motor America, not the dealer). I would contact HMA to get verification on this (see the end of your owner's manual for contact info).

 

[cschuler]

With Hyundai sending emails with oil change coupons why would you want to do it yourself.

Anyone who can afford a Genesis probably does not need to perform their own oil changes. Also, willy-nilly disposal of used oil is a no-no. Are DIYs going to properly recycle used engine oil? Of course, some will and some will not.

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[Mark_888]

Anyone who can afford a Genesis probably does not need to perform their own oil changes. Also, willy-nilly disposal of used oil is a no-no. Are DIYs going to properly recycle used engine oil? Of course, some will and some will not.

I do it myself because:

1. I want it done right. That includes getting as much of the old oil out as possible, even if it takes a little longer.
2. I use synthetic motor oil (Mobil 1 0W-30 at the moment) and I don't trust them to put in synthetic unless I see them do it, and even then it is not unusual for oil change places to put non-synthetic oil in synthetic bottles, or often times they (especially dealers) just make a mistake and put in the usual non-synthetic oil even when you ask for synthetic.

Disposing of old oil is simple. I buy my oil in 5-quart containers and use them to haul the used oil to one of the many places who accept used oil (which is almost any auto parts store, Walmart, etc). I take mine to Advance Auto parts and they gladly accept it even though I rarely purchase anything there.

This link will find places to return used motor oil if you can't find one yourself:
http://search.earth911.com/?what=Used+Motor+Oil&s=ls&cat=1&serviceid=1&where=