Just Bought A New 2015 Genesis 5.0 Tips?

[sampson2269]

Title kinda says it all, just wanted to basically say hi everyone and ask if they're any tips from Genesis aficionados that might have some tech tips that a tech nerd might enjoy.

 

[kn5owa]

Title kinda says it all, just wanted to basically say hi everyone and ask if they're any tips from Genesis aficionados that might have some tech tips that a tech nerd might enjoy.

The oil/filter change is a hassle on the 5.0 - dealers have been known to screw it up pretty bad.

There are two large panels below the engine - the front panel covers the filter and has to be removed. The rear panel (hard to get to) covers the pan plug.
I use a Mity-Vac to suction out the oil thru the dipstick tube - greatly simplifies that aspect of an oil/filter change. That's the Mercedes way.

The coolant level is checked by the wackiest little plastic dipstick I've ever seen. It has an index notch & should be replaced carefully.

The front & rear tires are differently sized and take different pressures (33 front, 35 rear).

Lastly, in the 16 months I've had mine, I have not had a single prob. except when it got wacked by a hailstorm.

 

[sampson2269]

Good advice, thank you.

 

[kn5owa]

Good advice, thank you.

As always.

You just bought a 2015? New?

 

[sampson2269]

Are only 2017 model's considered "NEW"?

The oil/filter change is a hassle on the 5.0 - dealers have been known to screw it up pretty bad.

There are two large panels below the engine - the front panel covers the filter and has to be removed. The rear panel (hard to get to) covers the pan plug.
I use a Mity-Vac to suction out the oil thru the dipstick tube - greatly simplifies that aspect of an oil/filter change. That's the Mercedes way.

The coolant level is checked by the wackiest little plastic dipstick I've ever seen. It has an index notch & should be replaced carefully.

The front & rear tires are differently sized and take different pressures (33 front, 35 rear).

Lastly, in the 16 months I've had mine, I have not had a single prob. except when it got wacked by a hailstorm.

As always.

You just bought a 2015? New?

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Oddly enough, you can still get a 2015 "brand new". So there are technically 2015, 2016 and 2017s models available - right now - brand new.

 

[sampson2269]

Thank you! My point exactly.

Oddly enough, you can still get a 2015 "brand new". So there are technically 2015, 2016 and 2017s models available - right now - brand new.

 

[mky]

Thank you! My point exactly.

You missed the point! It is not obvious that your 2015 was brand new or cpo.

 

[5 Timer]

How about a "new" 2011 Genesis?
This vehicle was in the showroom in July of 2015 when I bought mine.

2011 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sdn V8 *Ltd Avail*

 

[G530]

Congrats Sampson! What a beast you've got. What is the current millage? Have you followed Hyundai's break in period? First 600 miles, keep rev between 2k to 4k (fun with paddle shifter comes to mind). Also avoid emergency breaking. Probably more tips on break in period in owner's manual.

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[sampson2269]

No, I didn't know that, hopefully, I didn't hurt anything because I've got on it a few times already

Congrats Sampson! What a beast you've got. What is the current millage? Have you followed Hyundai's break in period? First 600 miles, keep rev between 2k to 4k (fun with paddle shifter comes to mind). Also, avoid emergency braking. Probably more tips on break in period in owner's manual.

 

[Aquineas]

Get a clear bra for the front bumper and mirrors.

 

[Huddleston]

beat the hell out of it.

get electronic cutouts.

embarrass lots of muscle cars.

 

[Huddleston]

No, I didn't know that, hopefully, I didn't hurt anything because I've got on it a few times already

you aren't going to hurt anything.

"break in period"...... the never ending topic of discussion on the 911 forums.

 

[XPO439]

I don't think I broke mine in properly...or at all...

Immediately after I bought it, drove it down to Ark Performance USA about 6 1/2 hours away to get it lowered. I also got on it a few times playing with a vette so...

 

[sampson2269]

Clear bra and window tent are being put on this coming Tuesday Man I wish my car had android auto.