Some General Maintenance Questions and Where to Service in Philly.

[torydavenport]

Hey all,

I have a beautiful 2015 Genesis Sedan 3.8 liter v6 RWD that I recently purchased in November with only 25,000 miles! I have been using the local "Genesis" dealer where I picked it up for service and they just don't listen to me. Very problematic.

Last two oil changes I request full synthetic and I know they have not delivered based on my invoices. Further they don't rotate tires when asked and which to me, is simple. Not really pleased with service either and they don't answer my questions, so I'm about done with 'em.

SO, let me ask you some questions.

1. Do you use full synthetic or am I wasting my money?
2. Do you recommend using premium gas? Manual states it runs on 87, but my last car (Hyundai Veloster) had a GDI engine too and had carbon buildup issues which really caused a lot of problems and I really don't want to go down that road again. If 87 is fine, what product do you use to clean the engine inside (fuel treatment).
3. For the RWD, if I have front/back uneven tread, would you prefer that I have more tread on the front tires or the rear? I'm not talking about for the winter, just in general.

Also, any other service tips or gotchas to worry about?

I would love to drive this car for the next 10 years and keep it mint.

Last, if you are in Philly, where do you take your Genesis?

Thanks
Tory

 

[EdP]

Hey all,

I have a beautiful 2015 Genesis Sedan 3.8 liter v6 RWD that I recently purchased in November with only 25,000 miles! I have been using the local "Genesis" dealer where I picked it up for service and they just don't listen to me. Very problematic.

Last two oil changes I request full synthetic and I know they have not delivered based on my invoices. Further they don't rotate tires when asked and which to me, is simple. Not really pleased with service either and they don't answer my questions, so I'm about done with 'em.

SO, let me ask you some questions.

1. Do you use full synthetic or am I wasting my money?
2. Do you recommend using premium gas? Manual states it runs on 87, but my last car (Hyundai Veloster) had a GDI engine too and had carbon buildup issues which really caused a lot of problems and I really don't want to go down that road again. If 87 is fine, what product do you use to clean the engine inside (fuel treatment).
3. For the RWD, if I have front/back uneven tread, would you prefer that I have more tread on the front tires or the rear? I'm not talking about for the winter, just in general.

Also, any other service tips or gotchas to worry about?

I would love to drive this car for the next 10 years and keep it mint.

Last, if you are in Philly, where do you take your Genesis?

Thanks
Tory

While you may not "need" synthetic no one as ever had engine problems from using oil that is too good. If you are planning to keep long term, worth a few bucks more.

Nothing wrong with 87 octane. Do use a Top Tier gas though. If you want to take a bit extra precaution, Techron is the most common used here.

I used to know a couple of good shops In Philly but I moved away from there 40 years ago and both guys were older than me so they are probably pushing daisies instead of pulling wrenches.

 

[EdP]

3. For the RWD, if I have front/back uneven tread, would you prefer that I have more tread on the front tires or the rear? I'm not talking about for the winter, just in general.

6 Tire Myths Debunked

PM contributor Mac Demere, who worked at one of the big tire companies for years, corrects a few commonly held misconceptions you might have about your tires.

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[torydavenport]

6 Tire Myths Debunked

PM contributor Mac Demere, who worked at one of the big tire companies for years, corrects a few commonly held misconceptions you might have about your tires.

www.popularmechanics.com

Thank you! This is what my gut was thinking.

 

[torydavenport]

While you may not "need" synthetic no one as ever had engine problems from using oil that is too good. If you are planning to keep long term, worth a few bucks more.

Nothing wrong with 87 octane. Do use a Top Tier gas though. If you want to take a bit extra precaution, Techron is the most common used here.

I used to know a couple of good shops In Philly but I moved away from there 40 years ago and both guys were older than me so they are probably pushing daisies instead of pulling wrenches. <-- Fair enough!!

Appreciate you Ed.

I'll do some more research, but my inital search shows Sunoco should be ok, which is where I go lately.