First Oil Change

[grandpamike]

I now have 2400 miles on my new Genny, and I was wondering what the consensus here is at what mileage do you get the first oil change ?

 

[marty5marty]

I called the dealer for the exact same reason....they told me our first should be when it hits on 3750 mileages

 

[grandpamike]

Thanks.

 

[TimeOut]

I did my very first oil change at 1,000 miles to officially end the engine break-in period. I also started using Full Synthetic oil since then.

 

[jnc2000]

First change was at 5151. Oil sent out to BlackStone for analysis. BlackStone stated the following:

JUSTIN: Amended report to correct oil type. This is your first oil change in your 2012 Genesis, and this is the very first sample we've seen from this engine as well. Since we know the engine is wearing in and the
metals and silicon are high, we did not put this sample into our universal average file. We started that file with your second sample, so those numbers will match your second sample. They'll change as we get more samples from this type of Hyundai. The TBN read 1.3, which is low, but still active additive left in the oil. You changed this oil at just the right time.

:twocents:

Second oil change at 10600

JUSTIN: Everything is coming down as your engine matures. Hyundai engines tend to wear really nicely and not leave a lot of metal in the oil, so we expect you'll find more improvements next time and by the
fourth or fifth oil change, all wear will be reading in the single digits (or close). The TBN read slightly higher this time at 1.8, so if you wanted to go a little longer on the next fill, that should be fine. The TBN doesn't drop in a straight line--it's more of a curve, sharp at first, then leveling out. Go with 6,500 miles next. That's a good intermediate step before 7,500 miles.

Third oil change at 17388

JUSTIN: You didn't mention how long this oil was run, so we did the math and came up with 6,788 miles. Let us know if that's not correct. This sample looks quite good, assuming our interval is correct. Iron is
actually lower than last time, which is unusual considering iron typically reads higher when the oil change interval is longer. Aluminum is a little higher than last time, but an increase of just 3 ppm really isn't enough
to call a problem. We'll keep an eye on it next time, though, to see what happens. The TBN is fine at 2.5, so try going up to 9,000 miles next time.

Fourth one to come in soon...

 

[Potty_Pants]

1000 miles. with dino oil.

service guy said oil didnt need to be changed, "it doesnt have break in oil, and isnt like the engines of yesterday"... uh yeah so explain to me the metal flecks floating around !?!?!

at 3k I'll put in synthetic.

ppp

 

[Mark_888]

1000 miles. with dino oil.

service guy said oil didnt need to be changed, "it doesnt have break in oil, and isnt like the engines of yesterday"... uh yeah so explain to me the metal flecks floating around !?!?!

at 3k I'll put in synthetic.

ppp

Metal floats?

 

[grandpamike]

Agree, that even in newer engines, there has to be shavings and other impurities, but I think I will wait for the 3750 since people are all over the map as to frequency. As far as the oil, I used and still use 5-30 Mobile 1 in my Audi which is a 2001 and it still runs fine.

 

[topspeed]

I change my oil every 3750 miles 5w-20.

 

[sandy]

Agree, that even in newer engines, there has to be shavings and other impurities, but I think I will wait for the 3750 since people are all over the map as to frequency. As far as the oil, I used and still use 5-30 Mobile 1 in my Audi which is a 2001 and it still runs fine.

Gramps - instead of taking advice from the dealer, who is looking to sell service, or for that matter even this forum, why not go with what Hyundai's engineers lay out in your owners manual? I'll bet they know as least as much as we do. Plus they have some real skin in the game....if you follow their advice and anything goes wrong with the power train for the next 100,000 miles they'll fix it free. Because of that warranty it's safe to assume they gave some serious thought to their recommendation.

7500 miles or 1 year; severe service 3750 or 6 months.

But that's the logical world. From the car guys I know, lots of folks have all kinds of rationales for when they change oil, the kind of oil they use etc, etc. But you will have a hard time finding consensus.

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[T I T A N I U M]

Had my oil changed at the dealer before taking possession, at 92 miles. Will have it changed again at 1000, 3750, and 7500, then every 7500 after that. Might be a bit overly-cautious at first, but oh well. I drive about 500 miles a week, so won't be too long in between oil changes.

 

[Southern Boy]

I do all my own maintenance. Oil changes, tire rotations etc. and anything that is not under warranty or would void the 5 / 50 or 10/100 warranties.

That being said I do all my own oil / fliter changes at 3000 miles. I use full Synthetic. I keep all receipts and invoices for any material or parts used on the car on my computer.

I sell my cars privately when they are 3 or 4 years old. By going the extra mile on maintenance I not only keep the warranties valid for myself, but also the next owner and I’m able to sell my cars for above book pricing.

I have found that buyers are for the most part willing to pay for well maintained vehicles with records to validate the maintenance.

 

[SmoovC]

First change was at 5151. Oil sent out to BlackStone for analysis. BlackStone stated the following:



:twocents:

Second oil change at 10600



Third oil change at 17388



Fourth one to come in soon...

Great documented information, thank you for posting this.

Gramps - instead of taking advice from the dealer, who is looking to sell service, or for that matter even this forum, why not go with what Hyundai's engineers lay out in your owners manual? I'll bet they know as least as much as we do. Plus they have some real skin in the game....if you follow their advice and anything goes wrong with the power train for the next 100,000 miles they'll fix it free. Because of that warranty it's safe to assume they gave some serious thought to their recommendation.

7500 miles or 1 year; severe service 3750 or 6 months.

But that's the logical world. From the car guys I know, lots of folks have all kinds of rationales for when they change oil, the kind of oil they use etc, etc. But you will have a hard time finding consensus.

x2. I follow the "severe service" recommendation, although typically my cars are babied.

I do all my own maintenance. Oil changes, tire rotations etc. and anything that is not under warranty or would void the 5 / 50 or 10/100 warranties.

That being said I do all my own oil / fliter changes at 3000 miles. I use full Synthetic. I keep all receipts and invoices for any material or parts used on the car on my computer.

I sell my cars privately when they are 3 or 4 years old. By going the extra mile on maintenance I not only keep the warranties valid for myself, but also the next owner and I’m able to sell my cars for above book pricing.

I have found that buyers are for the most part willing to pay for well maintained vehicles with records to validate the maintenance.

I will concur; buyers love a fully documented used car, and are willing to pay a premium for such. I too sell between 3 to 4 years, with full records including receipts for service and an excel spreadsheet log of all vehicle events: service, wash, wax and details, mileage per month, miles per tank, MPG, any added accessories, and costs.

You are right in the comment that it sure helps at resale time!