First Oil Change

[rjhgenesis]

Have a 4.6 Plat w/ Tech. Have had it for about a month, and have only about 400+ miles on it. No issues really to speak of. my question is, i have heard from some, that with a new car it is wise to get the oil changed after the first 1000 miles, as very small metal bits and pieces from the manufacture process, can be flushed out with the change. Its a normal occurrence, and the oil change at 1000 miles removes any residuals left over from assembly and manufacture.
Thoughts on this...?

Thanks,

 

[joe215]

I just follow the recommendations of the people who designed and built the car. Follow the maintenance schedule in the owners manual. Oil change shops are in the business of selling oil. They are not automotive experts.

 

[sfkarp]

I have a red V8 with the tech package and am planning on having the oil and filter changed at 3000 miles. I think I will switch to synthetic at the same time. Maybe it's ok to wait longer, but I want to baby this car a little (I really like it so far). My other ride is a 2004 E55 Mercedes and I am enjoying both cars equally. No problems so far at 400 miles. It starts great at 1 degree in the Chicago area.

 

[bilmat]

I took delivery of a Platinum 4.6/Tech on Jan. 16th that now has 600 miles on the clock. I have always changed the oil and filter at 3K miles on my cars, even though the conditions and my driving style don't come close to qualifying for the "severe conditions" maintenance schedule in the operator's manual. I come from the old school of thought that says relatively frequent oil and filter changes are among the cheapest form of insurance you can buy. And beginning with my last three cars dating back to 2002, I have all maintenance (including the oil and filter change) performed by the dealer so all maintenance info will be in their computer should a problem arise later on. Besides, cars are so technical and complicated these days that the techs at the dealer know my car much better than the kids who work at the quick change shops. But each to his/her own.

 

[Mark_888]

I took delivery of a Platinum 4.6/Tech on Jan. 16th that now has 600 miles on the clock. I have always changed the oil and filter at 3K miles on my cars, even though the conditions and my driving style don't come close to qualifying for the "severe conditions" maintenance schedule in the operator's manual. I come from the old school of thought that says relatively frequent oil and filter changes are among the cheapest form of insurance you can buy. And beginning with my last three cars dating back to 2002, I have all maintenance (including the oil and filter change) performed by the dealer so all maintenance info will be in their computer should a problem arise later on. Besides, cars are so technical and complicated these days that the techs at the dealer know my car much better than the kids who work at the quick change shops. But each to his/her own.

I take it you use conventional oil and not synthetic? My experience is that a good quality synthetic oil is in much better condition after 6K miles than a conventional oil is after 3K miles, so it should not be cost factor. A synthetic oil provides much superior lubrication at start up time, which is when most engine wear occurs.

I notice that the Genesis filler cap specifies 5W-20 as do most new cars these days. One problem I have with dealer oil changes is that they tend to fill with 5W-30 or 10W-30 because they don't like to stock a lot of different viscosities in bulk (which is a lot cheaper to buy that way). This is not specific to Hyundai, but almost all dealers.

But for the Genesis, the specialized oil filter is definitely an issue if you want to get the oil changed somewhere else. Not just having the filter in stock, but having some experience with the gaskets, etc.

 

[rjhgenesis]

Thanks,
Mark_888

Let me ask, when I take it back to the dealer at the 3000 mile mark for its first oil change, can i request them to change and use synthetic oil when they perform the service.? I have never requested a certain oil be used before at a dealer, and just wondered if we have that right to ask.....not a specific brand, but convert from regular to a synthetic.?

Thanks

 

[Nabber]

Thanks,
Mark_888

Let me ask, when I take it back to the dealer at the 3000 mile mark for its first oil change, can i request them to change and use synthetic oil when they perform the service.? I have never requested a certain oil be used before at a dealer, and just wondered if we have that right to ask.....not a specific brand, but convert from regular to a synthetic.?

Thanks

You can. They may or may not have it though. If they don't, You could bring yuor own under most circumstances.

 

[Poopsicle]

I'd do it. The parts are fitting in with each other so there's goign to be a lot of metal shavings. I would change the oil early for its first oil change.

 

[bilmat]

I take it you use conventional oil and not synthetic? My experience is that a good quality synthetic oil is in much better condition after 6K miles than a conventional oil is after 3K miles, so it should not be cost factor. A synthetic oil provides much superior lubrication at start up time, which is when most engine wear occurs.

I notice that the Genesis filler cap specifies 5W-20 as do most new cars these days. One problem I have with dealer oil changes is that they tend to fill with 5W-30 or 10W-30 because they don't like to stock a lot of different viscosities in bulk (which is a lot cheaper to buy that way). This is not specific to Hyundai, but almost all dealers.

But for the Genesis, the specialized oil filter is definitely an issue if you want to get the oil changed somewhere else. Not just having the filter in stock, but having some experience with the gaskets, etc.

If I lived in a colder part of the country I would opt for 5W-20 oil, but in the SF Bay Area where I live the climate is moderate, and I have used 10W-30 in my cars since the multi-weight oil first became popular back in the late '50s/early '60s.

I have friends who use a synthetic and go 6,000 miles or more between changes, but I'm retired and no longer in the work force, so taking the car in for service more often isn't a problem for me. And assuming that my dealer's techs do what they are suppose to do when I bring it in for service (check the belts, tire pressure, power steering fluid, etc.), the odds of driving for an extended period of time with something that needs an adjustment or fluid top-off are significantly reduced with 3K mile intervals as opposed to 6K or more.

While you make some valid points about using a synthetic blend of oil, if I was to use it, I'd still take the car in more often than every 6,000 miles, which means I'd be throwing money down a rat hole. Besides, I have never kept a car more than three or four years, and if the Genesis will give me problem-free service for that period of time following Hyundai's recommended maintenance schedule, I'll be happy.