Genesis2010V8 Fuel System issue

[Gopalamga]

Hi,
I have an issue with my 2010 Genesis V8. Car broke down and not starting. The dealer says the fuel is contaminated and he has to clean the system by taking it out and replace with fuel engine and pump. Quotes 2300$.

He has no clue why the fuel is contaminated.
I was always using costco gas though.

If you know of any mechanic in NJ who can get this done for lower cost, pls let me know.

 

[amartz]

If the fuel actually was contaminated, wouldn't it be a matter of replacing the fuel filter??

 

[dmitriylm]

If the fuel actually was contaminated, wouldn't it be a matter of replacing the fuel filter??

It may also involve draining the tank.

 

[landtuna]

If the fuel is contaminated enough to have caused engine failure then CostCo must have gotten other complaints about this issue. Check with them and see if the problem can be traced to their supplier, fuel tank contamination or some other common cause. You might be able to get some financial help cleaning up the engine.

 

[homeofstone]

Also have you had the required maintenance done. ie replacement of fuel tank air filter every 30k miles and fuel filter replaced per manual. Many dealers say its not necessary unless there is a problem. Well you have a problem which is costing many more times than the maintenance. Not saying it is due to not having the maintenance, its just your problem is the kind that too many dealers wait for instead of performing the services.

 

[Gopalamga]

If the fuel actually was contaminated, wouldn't it be a matter of replacing the fuel filter??

Hi, Sorry for late response. It was more than that. lot of cleaning (fuel lines and engine) involved. 2500$ was the dealer quote

 

[Gopalamga]

Also have you had the required maintenance done. ie replacement of fuel tank air filter every 30k miles and fuel filter replaced per manual. Many dealers say its not necessary unless there is a problem. Well you have a problem which is costing many more times than the maintenance. Not saying it is due to not having the maintenance, its just your problem is the kind that too many dealers wait for instead of performing the services.

I have all the reqd maintenance on time all the time and always at the dealer. This is the first time I went out to non hundai delaer service as his quote was too high.

 

[Gopalamga]

If the fuel is contaminated enough to have caused engine failure then CostCo must have gotten other complaints about this issue. Check with them and see if the problem can be traced to their supplier, fuel tank contamination or some other common cause. You might be able to get some financial help cleaning up the engine.

Checked with costco, doesn't seem any complaints there. I have taken my car to another place, not hundai certified thought. And he says it is not the fuel problem. I shall post more details tomorrow