Fluids for 2015 Genesis

[drush]

I recently bought a 2015 genesis 3.8 awd sedan with 75k miles. It had been serviced at the dealer but here were no records of any fluid replacements. The car had been in Ohio and I live in Michigan (among the worst roads and conditions in the country). My dealer recommends that I replace all the fluids over the next 1-2 years, replacing them one at a time each time I get an oil change. He suggests I do:

1. Engine coolant
2. Brake fluid
3. Transmission fluid
4. AWD fluid
5. Differntial fluid.

I plan on getting my oil changed every 5,000 miles, so I'll be doing one of these every six months.

I plan on owning this car for five years, then selling it. My goal is to not have any mechanical failures during that time.

Does that sound like a good plan?

Also, I'm planning to do all of these at my dealership, as they offer a warrantee up to $2,000 on any component that fails that is properly serviced. Should I consider getting the work done at a lower cost service center?

 

[EdP]

I recently bought a 2015 genesis 3.8 awd sedan with 75k miles. It had been serviced at the dealer but here were no records of any fluid replacements. The car had been in Ohio and I live in Michigan (among the worst roads and conditions in the country). My dealer recommends that I replace all the fluids over the next 1-2 years, replacing them one at a time each time I get an oil change. He suggests I do:

1. Engine coolant
2. Brake fluid
3. Transmission fluid
4. AWD fluid
5. Differntial fluid.

I plan on getting my oil changed every 5,000 miles, so I'll be doing one of these every six months.

I plan on owning this car for five years, then selling it. My goal is to not have any mechanical failures during that time.

Does that sound like a good plan?

Also, I'm planning to do all of these at my dealership, as they offer a warrantee up to $2,000 on any component that fails that is properly serviced. Should I consider getting the work done at a lower cost service center?

Overall, good idea. No car has ever broken down from too much care.

There are some dealers that can be questionable, but overall, most know how to service your particular car and the proper fluids for it. They do it all day. There are some independents just as good too, often a bit cheaper.

You say service center. If you mean the chains like Firestone, Jiffy Lube, and the like, I'd not trust them to add wiper fluid. They can be good but there will be some that never saw a Genesis.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I recently bought a 2015 genesis 3.8 awd sedan with 75k miles. It had been serviced at the dealer but here were no records of any fluid replacements. The car had been in Ohio and I live in Michigan (among the worst roads and conditions in the country). My dealer recommends that I replace all the fluids over the next 1-2 years, replacing them one at a time each time I get an oil change. He suggests I do:

1. Engine coolant
2. Brake fluid
3. Transmission fluid
4. AWD fluid
5. Differntial fluid.

I plan on getting my oil changed every 5,000 miles, so I'll be doing one of these every six months.

I plan on owning this car for five years, then selling it. My goal is to not have any mechanical failures during that time.

Does that sound like a good plan?

Also, I'm planning to do all of these at my dealership, as they offer a warrantee up to $2,000 on any component that fails that is properly serviced. Should I consider getting the work done at a lower cost service center?

I am with EdP , You cant go wrong with preventive maintenance. Your car will thank you for it.

 

[drush]

Thanks for the feedback all. Any thoughts about which fluids would be the best to do first?

 

[jimmy buoy]

Follow the owner's manual suggested maintenance intervals for the fluid changes. It's a good idea to bleed the brakes every couple of years since brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air which can rust some internal brake components. There are many youtube videos on how to do this properly.

One thing worth mentioning is the AWD fluid. The main part that would be nice to replace is the transfer case fluid. Unfortunately, its design intentionally does not include a drain/refill plug. It is "lifetime" fluid... Sure, when it breaks, its life is over. An attempt to reduce maintenance, but maybe not the best idea for someone wanting to keep the car past its warranty period.

 

[Hueydriver]

This is what I would do: tranny, coolant, brake fluid In that order. Not saying I am right but that’s my opinion.