Genesis 5.0 R-Spec engine oil problem

[kenpile]

I am looking at buying a Genesis 5.0 R-Spec and have read that some 2012 cars had problems with oil consumption. Was this problem resolved for the 2013 car for example? Thanks in advance

 

[Gunkk]

Yes 2013 is OK.

The 5.0 cars made after ~March/April 2012 (i.e. late 2012 builds and all of 2013+) did not have the oil consumption issues that were common in the early 2012 5.0 engines.

 

[G-567768]

Thank you. Hyundai Customer Service couldn't answer this question

 

[gstang662002]

I haven't actually looked at the month of manufacture of my '12 R-spec, but can say after 2 months of driving it hasn't an abnormal amount of oil. I added 1/4 quart last weekend to get it back to the original level. My STS-V used to consume 1 quart a month (and that was considered normal).

 

[OUsig]

easy - get a 2013 or 2014 period
not to mention the navigation/electronics are improved in the 2013 model. the 2012 does not have bluetooth for audio for example....
again
get a 2013 or 2014

 

[12Rspec50]

After having my 2012 grenade the engine, I also would recommend buying a 2013 or 2014.

 

[Rspected]

33k miles 2012 5.0 here. January build. so far so good on oil. Might help to use a high quality oil like AMSoil. Personally I like to use Mobil 1 or Castrol Edge. Just dont overheat you engine and your seals and rings should be fine

 

[OUsig]

33k miles 2012 5.0 here. January build. so far so good on oil. Might help to use a high quality oil like AMSoil. Personally I like to use Mobil 1 or Castrol Edge. Just dont overheat you engine and your seals and rings should be fine

good luck!
I would bail on that car and get a 2013 or 2014 ASAP
you should get a good trade or private sale value with that low of miles. Still I would rather have a motor that was more proven than such an early run of the GREAT 5.0