New Genesis owner, what should I look out for?

[Paul Harris]

Hello all! I am a brand new 3.8 Genesis owner as of today. (2012) got it with 103k miles, and no major issues. Other than doing the scheduled maintenance at 105 (plugs, fluids, coolant, and need to do trans fluid) anything else I should be aware of? Or replace? Anything to be on the lookout for? Thanks everyone!

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Hello all! I am a brand new 3.8 Genesis owner as of today. (2012) got it with 103k miles, and no major issues. Other than doing the scheduled maintenance at 105 (plugs, fluids, coolant, and need to do trans fluid) anything else I should be aware of? Or replace? Anything to be on the lookout for? Thanks everyone!

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. I'm glad you found us. Congratulations on your new Genesis Sedan! What did the Genesis replace for you?

I moved this topic out of the community lounge and into the first generation Genesis Sedan forum.

 

[Paul Harris]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. I'm glad you found us. Congratulations on your new Genesis Sedan! What did the Genesis replace for you?

I moved this topic out of the community lounge and into the first generation Genesis Sedan forum.

Thanks Sal! It replaced my 2010 flex (Ecoboost) which I was a fantastic car. But I threw a rod through the side of the engine block, so it was shot. Was looking for a reliable luxury sadan and ended up with the Genesis.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Thanks Sal! It replaced my 2010 flex (Ecoboost) which I was a fantastic car. But I threw a rod through the side of the engine block, so it was shot. Was looking for a reliable luxury sadan and ended up with the Genesis.

Great choice as the South Koreans make some of the most reliable luxury automobiles. The Ford Flex was a nice vehicle as well. Very comfortable seats, I remember...

 

[Gunkk]

Hello all! I am a brand new 3.8 Genesis owner as of today. (2012) got it with 103k miles, and no major issues. Other than doing the scheduled maintenance at 105 (plugs, fluids, coolant, and need to do trans fluid) anything else I should be aware of? Or replace? Anything to be on the lookout for? Thanks everyone!

I recently did a 100k service on my "retired" silver 2012 before passing it along: Coolant flush (NOT dump and fill!), rear diff oil, plugs, trans dump and fill (NOT flush!), engine oil and filter, brake fluid flush, serpentine belt, and alignment. The car was still on its original brake pads, which were all >6mm with no issues, so I didn't touch 'em.

The rear alignment requires a special spanner that most non-dealers do not have, so ask in advance if you're going to an independent mechanic. If a pre-purchase inspection was not done, I'd recommend having your mechanic look at the suspension and other various bits and bobs to make sure everything is up to snuff.

 

[Paul Harris]

I recently did a 100k service on my "retired" silver 2012 before passing it along: Coolant flush (NOT dump and fill!), rear diff oil, plugs, trans dump and fill (NOT flush!), engine oil and filter, brake fluid flush, serpentine belt, and alignment. The car was still on its original brake pads, which were all >6mm with no issues, so I didn't touch 'em.

The rear alignment requires a special spanner that most non-dealers do not have, so ask in advance if you're going to an independent mechanic. If a pre-purchase inspection was not done, I'd recommend having your mechanic look at the suspension and other various bits and bobs to make sure everything is up to snuff.

Sweet. Thanks man! Will do. I got a full pre inspection, and they said the suspension was in good order. But I'll definitely ask about the alignment.