I just checked the Mobil 1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy data sheet and it meets API SN PLUS and ILSAC GF-6A specifications. For people who don't live in really cold climates, a high quality synthetic like Mobil 1 5W-30 Extended Protection should actually work better and it also meets API SN PLUS and ILSAC GF-6A specifications. One of the reasons why auto manufacturers specify 0W-xx motor oil is that there is no conventional motor oil with that 0W viscosity rating at the low end, and they want people to use synthetic, but are hesitant to specifically use the words synthetic in their recommendation. BTW, if one is choosing a 0W-30 motor oil, it is important to NOT use one that is a European Formula motor oil, such as recommended by many German cars. Those European Formula motor oils have ingredients in them that are not approved by most American, Korean, and Japanese cars.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and sharing! You certainly have a lot more expertise that I delved into during my studying of proper grades and viscosities. I really appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge with us. Nearly immediately after we posted the video, I did learn that Mobil 1 meets all the specifications needed for our Hyundai's. Take care and stay safe!
Hi Jay, thanks for watching and saying so! This is exactly why we felt we needed to put out this video! We wanted to ensure that anyone performing this service at home wouldn't make a huge mess of their undercarriage by unnecessarily removing the whole filter housing instead of draining it first. We are glad you see the benefit and hope it helps everyone else who watches as well! Take care and stay safe!
Thanks for saving me $140 for an oil change! My local Service Center charges this for synthetic oil service. This is simple enough to do on a Saturday afternoon (or morning). Well done!
@SteveRath44 Thank you for watching and sharing. We really appreciate it and super happy to hear that we helped save you quite a bit of hard earned money. It's definitely something you can know out quickly over the weekend. Take care and stay safe!
Great video and very informative! I watched several other less informative videos on Santa Fe oil changes before I found this one that ended my search for information. I'm sure I will be back.
Hi Ray; thank you for watching and sharing! This is exactly the reason that we make our videos: to spread knowledge and help others! We are really glad that it helped you, and absolutely give us a subscribe to be notified of more Santa Fe content. Stay safe and take care!!
Nice video with very clear images. Well done. By the way, the 'W' in lubricating oil viscosity ratings stands for winter and the number that precedes it is the cold weather viscosity rating for that particular blend. The number that follows the 'W' is the summertime (warm weather) rating. Carry on.
Hi Remington Army. Thank you for watching, sharing the kind words and passing along additional information to our community. It's greatly appreciated. Carry on soldier!
My wife’s 2023 Kona comes with complimentary oil changes for the first 3 years at 8kmiles but I am a firm believer of changing oil at 4k because oil is cheap compared to engine damage from city driving. Even if you just do the filter every other oil change.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching. We wholeheartedly agree that the 8k mile interval is too long for most drivers. Reading through the manual, we have settled on a 5k mile interval for the oil and oil filter as the right balance between following the book and our own preferences for our 2.5T. Oil is definitely cheap compared to the cost of a warranty claim denied due to insufficient service!! Our Santa Fe came with the 3 years complimentary service as well. We used that all up when we rolled over 36k miles in the first year and half! Every other oil change we had to purchase or DIY, which is something I wished was made more clear: that they would only cover an 8k mile interval in the complimentary service. Take care and stay safe!
@@CharminglySilly As little as my wife drives I bet we only get 3 anyways. I am happy to let them change the oil and filter for now. I just change the oil every 4k and the filter every 8k.
Great Video. Although this is 11 months old video at the time of this comment, I've been part many oil forums and hyundai forums. What I have learned is that in 2021/22 - some of Santa Fe's owner's manual had printing error where they called for 0W-20 for 2.5T Engine which is incorrect. The recommended oil for 2.5T is 0W-30. Now thats just recommendation, many dealership have used 0W-20 for 2.5T or some even 5W-20/30 as they buy in bulk. Anyways, I use 0W-30 from Amsoil. Once you use the Amsoil SS 0W-30, you will notice difference in way engine sounds, its becomes less noisier.
Hi Karand, thanks watching and mentioning this! I haven't stopped to listen to the engine based on different viscosities, but we've also been following our dealership service department's direction to use 0winter20 oil. Looking on the receipts from the oil changes performed there, they are also using 0W-20 in our 2.5L. We did switch to Mobil oil since we're able to buy the 0W-20 in boxes, and it saves us money for since the 4Runner also takes 0W-20. In addition to the engine noise, have you noticed any other changes such as improvement in fuel efficiency or performance? Thanks; take care and stay safe!
Hi Yulimar, thank you for watching and all the kind words! It makes the efforts to create and publish our videos all the more worthwhile to know that we are helping others. We've got more Santa Fe videos coming, so please be sure to subscribe for notifications! Take care and stay safe
Hi We R Steltek. Thank you so much for watching and sharing such a powerfully positive comment. We greatly appreciate that. We try our best to demonstrate our how-to's so everyone can follow along and do them. Glad this one delivered on that mission. Stay safe out there!
Hi Louie. Thank you so much for watching and sharing the kind words. It means a lot to us that our episodes help others like yourself with saving time, money and sanity. Take care and stay safe out there!
Thank you Dick for watching and sharing with us. We really appreciate that and we're incredibly happy to hear that our video helped solve the mystery for you. 🙂. Stay safe out there!
Great job guys, this video is very easy to follow along. I’m calling it now, by the end of the year this will be one of your most viewed videos. 🤞🏼 This is a highly searched topic
Thank you Matt for watching and sharing the kind words and strong prediction. Much appreciated. We agree on the topic and we hope that it helps some DIY'ers out there. Cheers!
Great video, will come in handy when I do my wife’s 23 Santa Fe first oil change before it hits 3k miles to get rid of the break in oil. You earned a sub from a fellow classic Chevy enthusiasts!
Hi John, thank you for not only watching, but the kind words and sub! We love it when gear-heads come together across manufacturers and builds! If you've got a classic Chevy, would you like to share which year/model you have? I do so wish that dealers were better about suggesting an early oil change for new vehicles to allow for all that fresh (and normal) glitter to get removed before a lot of miles are thrown down on the engine. Take care and stay safe!
Just revisited your video… 2nd oil change on the wife’s Santa Fe. BTW, I have a pair of 69 Camaros. One is an Indy Pace Car I’ve owned for 24 years. Fun ride
Thanks brother for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate you. LOL. You're telling the truth. I need a 2nd lift for the other non-moving project. Ridiculous! 🤣
A little tip for the future, put a dab of grease in all those engine cover rubber sockets. Over time they dry and stick on there, and you will end up cracking the cover when trying to remove it. Other than that, good info! Well done!
Thanks for watching and sharing the tip with the community. Not a bad idea. I could see that happening for those that are more rubber than plastic. Thanks!
@@SpiritedWrenchers Why does everyone refer to an all metric vehicle that takes a 27mm socket for the oil filter removal as 1 and 1/16th? True, they're the same. But why specify SAE all of a sudden?
@edwardbaker1331 thanks for adding in about the lithium vs silicone grease tip! Definitely something for me to rummage around in the shop for in the next couple of weeks as we are due for another oil change. We specified SAE as opposed to Metric in this moment simply because that is the size we have on hand, because of all our other work on the C10 that we have been doing. You are correct that metric would be best and probably even provide a better fitment depending on the manufacturer of your socket set. Thank you for that call out as well! Thanks for watching, take care, amd stay safe!
Been doing oil changes since the 1960's. If a torque wrench isn't available, just tighten the oil filter housing by hand as tight as you can and the do another quarter turn with a socket wrench. The oil drain plug just has to be snug. By the way, you didn't mention replacing the little O ring on the filter housing plug or the torque specs for that (5 nm). Again, just snug that up. Great video.
Hi Mike, thanks for watching and providing this explanation along with the kind words! This is how we were taught as well, but we do like to use a torque wrench when possible just to be on the safe side. Our kit came with a whole new filter housing plug with the o-ring pre-installed on it; but it's a great idea to call out that we need to keep an eye on it and make sure the old one doesn't stay on the housing when you remove the old one. Encouragement like yours helps to keep us going! Take care and stay safe
You were very gracious to respond! By the way, I just did my first oil change on my wife's Hyundai and those little stinkers made it much more complicated than it has to be. I'm sure they have their reasons but it's beyond me. As an aside, my wife's old Subaru oil change was a breeze. It had a spin on filter topside on the front of the engine. It was facing down so when you took it off it was already drained. Once you drained the oil pan, everything else was done standing up. How cool is that? Anyway, I really appreciated your video, it was a great help. God bless.
Hi Sergio. Thank you very much for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate that and for being a part of your journey. Good luck with the oil change!
Fantastic video! Confused why manufacturers don't just use a spin on filter. Seems ridiculous to need a "kit" to change oil. My new Sante Fe is getting changed this week at 500 miles. Again at 3000 then we can follow the manufacturer interval.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and the kind words! My theory on why some manufacturers use this type of filter medium kit is to reduce waste. An enclosed filter medium in the form of a spin-on filter creates more waste as they get tossed in the trash with aluminum and metal that can't break down in a landfill. Additionally, I find myself spilling A LOT less oil during changes with Hyundai's design, especially when compared to the 2010 Subaru Forester I owned previously (which made it impossible to change the oil filter without spilling it everywhere). One thing to keep in mind with the manufacturer's recommended interval, which you seem you already will do based on your break-in oil changes, is to read the fine print and ensure that you're following the correct "normal" or "severe" maintenance schedule. Thanks again for connecting and the compliment; take care and stay safe!
Hi Rick, thank you for watching and even more for the kind words! Encouragement like this keeps us going with our video creation. Take care and stay safe!
What oil should I use for my 2022 Santa Fe 2.5 L4 NOT turbocharged. I live in Virginia.. so I'm getting mixed responses.. owners Manual says 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 but then I also hear not to get that cause of where I live... any advice? Also I LOVE the video.. right to the point but also detailed. Thanks!!
Hi Luis. Thank you very much for watching, sharing the kind words and asking. We really appreciate it. We strongly recommend asking your local dealer. That's what we did. We talked with the service department to see what they recommend and compared it to our prior services with them to ensure it matched and it did. Hope that helps. Stay safe out there.
Mobil 1™ 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy oil has the latest classification required by Hyundai: API SN Plus or ILSAC GF-6. I found this information on the Mobil 1 website. 0W-30 is the proper weight as per my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe owners manual.
Hi Saleeg, Thank you for watching and sharing this information! I still find the owner's manual to be contradictory, which is why I would advise everyone to confirm with their local dealership before performing their first oil change to make sure the viscosityis in alignment with their region and dealer advisement. I did learn about Mobil 1 being properly rated through the Hyundai Owner's forum after this video was filmed, and although the document on their website pertains to Brazil only, another member posted an image of the bottle to confirm that it IS in fact rated for Hyundai's high standards! Thanks again for sharing this insight with us and other viewers; take care and stay safe!
The oil filter cap socket diameter is technically 27 mm (close to 1-1/6") since everything on the car is metric. I purchased a 27mm socket a long time ago for my Hyundai as a single socket not part of a set. I do have a set of metric sockets, but most sets don't go up that high.
Hi Mark, thansk for noting this! We used what we had on hand, but to your point, it's probably a good idea for us to order the 27mm socket just for our Hyundai. Cheers!
@@SpiritedWrenchers I only mentioned the 27 mm socket because most owners probably don't have a 1-1/16" socket and would have to buy one, so better to get 27 mm.
The W in a motor oil viscosity rating does not stand for "weight." The “W” that you see on oil labels stands for the word "Winter" because this portion of the label shows the viscosity level of oil when an engine is cold. Motor oil that is with a lower cold viscosity can flow more easily and faster, which is usually only an issue when the engine is started and has not warmed up yet.
Hi Mark, thanks for sharing! It is absolutely important for owners in colder climates to pay closer attention to the viscosity weights as it pertains to the winter number! Take care and stay safe!
Hi Embra. Thank you so much for watching and sharing the kind words with us. We really appreciate it and very happy that it helped you. Stay safe out there!
Thank you Leo for watching and sharing the kind words. Much appreciated. Thats crazy about the manual. That used to be where the owner could go for everything. Stay safe out there!
Quick question please: When you were describing the Castrol EDGE motor oil at the start of the video, you used the words "20 weight Straight Synthetic". Later on, you called it 0W-20. Are these two terms the same ???? Sorry this is our only Hyundai, I am yet to do the first oil & filter change on it and just wanted to make sure. THANK YOU
Hi Abed, thank you for watching and noting this. I cannot locate in the video precisely where I may have stated "twenty weight" as that would have been incorrect. Thank you for for the clarifying question! These engines do require oils that accommodate a broad range of operating temperature, and a straight weight oil would be very ill-advised. I have since been corrected that the W does stand for "winter" rather than "weight" as I had been raised to believe (like a lot of folks, it seems!). We did use Castrol Edge 0W-20 full synthetic oil in this video. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Hi Ken. Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate it. Just noticed that you also have a 72 C10 project. Subscribed so we can follow along on your journey with it as well.
Hi Carlos, thanks for watching and asking. We picked up the oil from our local Walmart, and the oil filter kit from our local Hyundai Dealer parts department. It did cost a little more than a standard oil filter, but as I'm due for another change I'll be doing it all over again the same way as I prefer OEM filters for service record reasons. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Great question. We're actually pricing plugs now and will be doing a how-to video on it soon. I'll circle back and edit this comment shortly with the gap. It's on my desk. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. Cheers!
Hi Dudleydee, thanks for the kind words and for watching. I do as much research as I can as I need to for whatever project is at hand. Almost feel like a walking encyclopedia on some topics. Take care and stay safe!
Great video! I just took delivery of a new 2023 Santa Fe Calligraphy. I also own an Audi with a 2.0 Turbo with 145,000 mi. Turbos are hard on oil & I have always changed the oil in the Audi at 4000 mi. intervals. I plan on changing the oil in the S.F. at 4000 mi. intervals as opposed to the dealer recommendation of 8000 mi. I changed my Santa Fe cars service intervals using the dealer provided app to reflect my driving habits/conditions. I had a heated conversation with the Hyundai service dept. over the recommended service intervals. They will only provide 3 oil changes over 3 years/36,000 mi. as part the of the complimentary service. They claimed to know nothing about the Bluelink app that they provided which allows the customer to set their recommended service? Looks like the dealer will not be covering all of the oil changes. Very deceptive on their part. They are not really providing complimentary service as promised. Thanks again for the video! P.S.-can you please provide a link for the ramps that you used to change the oil?
Hi Grady, thanks for watching and sharing! It's always great for owners to be aware of the type of engine they have and how it treats oil. With our Subarus, we keep/kept a 3k mile interval because of how rough those boxer engines are on the oil. And yes, so many of us Hyundai owners get a little fooled when the dealer promises the 3 years of complimentary service then bases the interval off "normal" driving which doesn't apply to the vast majority of drivers! We never got anything in writing to outline the service interval that they chose that doesn't apply to us, but we were satisfied enough with the few free oil changes given that we didn't have to purchase any maintenance package. In truth, we never even received a physical paper owners manual to review the manufacturer's recommended intervals either! Our sales rep was kind enough to help us work through connection issues with Bluelink and get us a pdf copy of the manual that Dana has saved to her smartphone for easy instant access, and our service underwriter worked with us to better understand their complimentary service program even going so far as to help us game the system so we received the maximum number of free changes based on their mileage windows. You might try talking with the service manager to see if they can give you your allowable mileage windows for free changes and find that you can get 4-5 of them free from Hyundai. The ramps that we have and used in our video are a little old, but we highly recommend these here: amzn.to/3V8VPoP . They are very well reviewed and actually appear to be better than ours; maybe Santa will deliver us a new set for Christmas this year. Hope this all helps; take care and stay safe!!
Hi Bob, thanks for watching. When I dropped the part number into a quick internet search, it does appear to be the same part used for the naturally aspirated engines as well. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
2023 Santa Fe PHEV here! I want to mention that those tools DID NOT fit for me. The drain plug for the filter cap was a codder pin type design, no use for the 5/16 Allen driver as mentioned. Also my cap uses a 15/16" socket (not 1 1/16) this video was the only place I found a call-out for these tools, so hopefully I save someone the headache of being under the car with the wrong tool. Check your socket sizes first! (Or by multiple sizes to cover your @$$) Wanted to also mention yes to the safety goggles! The cover makes it look clean but so much dirt gets trapped under there!
Hi Sirflip1. Thanks for watching and sharing with the community. We really appreciate it. Just when we think things can be simple and all done with the same hardware, a manufacturer has to go and mess that up for us. LOL. Thanks again. Cheers!
There is no way my Hyundai dealer is changing gasket or the nylon plug its in and out for the oil changes this time I am going to look into doing my own.
Hi jbreezy. Thank you for watching and sharing. We really appreciate it. Yes, it's not uncommon for those to not be replaced. Only one way to know for sure, do it yourself. We have faith that you can do it right and save some 💰 on top of it. Stay safe!
A missed point! When replacing oil, with an empty filter, traditional process has been to run the engine when dip stick shows oil is FULL! Then recheck with the dipstick to determine how much oil remains to be added, because the filter is now filled with oil, slowly bringing it up to full.
Thanks Gregory for sharing the additional tip. What we typically do that we didn't do a good job of clarifying in the video is after taking it down off the ramps, recheck the oil level. It will not only have ran for a few minutes but will also be back on level ground again. Cheers!
Actually I like your video but, For the Turbo I have, Mobil 1 advanced 0w30 meets all the recommended API SN Plus and ILSAC GF-6 standards. Only oil available That meets all viscosity and classification. I should say I have a Santa Cruz 2.5 T
Hi David. Thank you very much for watching and sharing with the community. We appreciate it. Congrats on your Sana Cruz. Stay safe out there in the new year. Cheers!
Ok, you almost lost me when you said you can always trust your local dealer. I put car dealers and politicians at #1 when it comes to people you cannot trust. When I took my daughters car in for the first free oil change which is a Sonata, the breaks were making a squealing sound, 7500 miles. They told me the brakes were glazed over and I needed new brakes. What a joke. The sound went away on its own. After getting the three free oil changes, I proceeded to do my own to discover they broke the air filter cover. Nice of them to let me know. Can't blame the mechanic in a way because I know they would take it out of his or her pay. I have seen videos by dealers' mechanics on how bad they are paid and treated. Later the car was rear ended, the body shop called and said that when they had to remove the rear bumper the blind spot sensors needed to be disconnected so they asked me if I could take it to the dealer and have it reprogrammed. I agreed and then the trouble starts again. They said that does not cause the sensors to need to be reprogrammed. Then they called and said yes that was all that was needed. Then they called back again and said no the sensors were bad. $3500 each sensor. Then they called back again and said no that was not it, the wiring was bad, another $3000. Then they called back and said the body shop did not get the body straight, they had a couple of thousands to work with, so I needed to take it back to the body shop to fix it right. When I get there to pick it up, I ask for old parts back, the lady called out to the service advisor hey insurance company's do not ask for old parts back do they? Of course, he replied was no they sure don't. That was when I asked to speak to a manager. I ask him why they called me four times to tell me it was a different problem. Little did he know I had already researched it on you tube and it is a fairly simple process. He picked up a business card holder and proceeded to portend it was a blind spot sensor and explain to me how they work. That conversation did not go well. After taking it back to the body shop, they called me and said it was fixed and wished they had called so I could come see when they had it apart. They said I was lucky the bumper did not fall off because they had only put 1 bolt and 1 clip back in. They said 1 sensor was loose, so they added another screw to keep it tight. Said the sensors were very dirty, so I can see why they said insurance company's do not ask for old parts back. Then they said they would have to take the car to them because they did want not me back there again. The lady said when she asked how much to reprogram the sensors because she had to write a check and send a helper, they said they would do her a favor and do it for $600. With favors like that who needs friends. Now I only communicate with dealers through text. I want a record of the conversation. That has since worked out well for me. If they refuse to communicate by text, I find another dealer. Have bought 2 more and both times I had to pull out my phone and show them the text. They ended up agreeing to what we agreed to in the text. I live in a state where you have to have second party consent to record, so when we text, I have consent.
Hi Allison. Thanks for watching and sharing your story with everyone. We certainly appreciate it. Your experience is certainly a tough one but it sounds like you set up a solid practice now to ensure what they say is what they do as well as understanding things without just taking their word for it. We do the very same thing. Stay safe out there.
The OP isn't wrong, if you want your car to last maintain it yourself, the moment you take it to the dealership for anything is the day you have non-stop issues..
Hi Gregory, thank you watching and asking this! We understand that there are variables for home DIY mechanics that may mean a stay bit of oil doesn't fully drain out. We would advise caution when refilling the oil to prevent any overfill, and only when the lines read appropriately after a rest period during the oil change process, then it is safe to turn the engine over. We do not advocate knowingly running your engine on low oil, nor do we advise running the engine on too much oil. The manual does request that owners check their oil level every 350 miles, or approximately every time you refuel, and top off as needed. While we find that interval hard to practice, it is suggested in the manual. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and commenting. It did feel a bit snug for the plastic housing, and I agree that going forward I probably will only keep it hand tight to avoid any catastrophes. Take care and stay safe!!
For 2.5L engine 6.1 quarts of oil is a lot omg & the design of the bottom cover for oil filter and the chains plug is poor design that plastic screws will be damage or fall off easily
Thanks for watching and noting this! We do agree that 6 quarts is a lot for the relatively small displacement of the engine, and find it odd that plastic would be chosen for the filter housing. The filter kit coming with a new filter drain bolt appears to help, but only time will tell! As far as the damage and falling off... we can only hope that nothing gets past the air dam. If it does, then I think we have bigger issues. Take care and stay safe!
Thanks Prodigy for watching and sharing the kind words. Dana really appreciates it not to mention both of us got a good laugh about the "Mobil none" line. LOL. Cheers!
I apologize. I have always used the viscosity stamped on the cap. Checking the owner’s manual there is no mention of 0w30 anywhere. Only 0w20. I humbly await being slapped with a wet noodle.
Hi Tom, you had us laughing out loud with this! In your defense, you do have to dig HEAVILY through any Hyundai documentation to find mention of 0w30 (aside from the oil cap, of course), but that doesn't change the fact that the recommended brand doesn't manufacture that viscosity meeting the most up to date standards at this time. Wet noodles are excused! Take care and stay safe!!
@tomg1956 , Hyundai is the one that needs to be slapped with the wet noodle, not you. What can you expect when they put the wrong viscosity on the oil cap? My local Hyundai service department also confirmed that 0W-20 is the right viscosity for this year/model.
I am a retired ASE CMAT L1 tech and own a 2021 Santa Fe with the 2.5 turbocharged engine. The oil filler cap is stamped 0w30 for a reason. It takes 0w30, NOT 0w20. I called Auffenberg Hyundai to verify. The parts person said the chart from Hyundai specifies 0w30. If it is the naturally aspirated 2.5, then it takes 0w20. I don’t know which dealership said to use 0w20, but they need to stop disseminating incorrect information. If the engine fails and lab testing determines the wrong viscosity oil was used, the warranty is void.
Hello Tom, congratulations on your retirement!! Thank you for watching and sharing your invaluable experience and knowledge with us. The dealership in question would be the one to have to warranty the engine and I made sure to have it fully noted in our file. I agree that warranty is the most valid reason for the research and oil rabbit hole that I dove down when preparing for this first DIY oil change. In short, the oil brand and weight recommended by Hyundai does not meet the grading requirements also set forth by Hyundai. The chart in the owner's manual does offer additional contradictory guidance on pages 2-12 and 2-14 regarding viscosity. I believe this is why Hyundai USA would not give me any answers and instructed me to call my local dealership. As Quaker State confirmed, the 0w30 full synthetic oil they sell in the USA is not rated to the specifications required by the Hyundai owner's manual. That said, as of filming, I did learn that Mobil One 0w30 full synthetic is purported to meet the grading specifications set forth by Hyundai. We encourage everyone to contact their local dealer if they have any questions, as well as to confirm the recommended brand, weight, and grade for their area. Take care and stay safe!
Tom, yes, the oil filler cap says 0W-30 but if you look in the 2021 Santa Fe Owner's manual on page 2-12, you will see that they specify 0W-20 as the proper weight for the motor oil. I have a 2022 Santa Fe with turbocharged engine and my oil filler cap also says 0W-30 but the 2022 Owner's manual also says 0W-20. 2023 Santa Fe Owner's Manual also specifies 0W-20 as the proper weight. Maybe Hyundai had a surplus of oil filler caps with 0W-30 printed on them that they needed to get rid of. I'm going with what the manual says.
Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0-w30 does meet Hyundai's oil spec. This product meets or exceeds the API SJ API SL API SM API SN API SN PLUS API SN PLUS RESOURCE CONSERVING API SN Resource Conserving API SP API SP Resource Conserving ILSAC GF-6A
@@SpiritedWrenchers Hyundai only recommends Quaker State because that was a decision by Shell for Hyundai USA. Shell and Hyundai have a reciprocal world-wide factory fluid supply and marketing agreement, so the recommendation to use Quaker State is basically a paid advertisement. Shell owns both Pennzoil and Quaker State (mainly only sold in USA), but Pennzoil is actually their premium brand along with the Shell brand sold worldwide. Personally, I would not ask a dealer for motor oil recommendation, since they use what is cheapest and they also don't want to have to stock a lot of different viscosities in the bulk containers they use. I personally would only use a 0W-30 or 5W-30 (full synthetic that meets API SN PLUS and ILSAC GF-6A specs) in a turbo engine. Turbos run hotter than normal engines and need the extra viscosity. The only problem with 5W-30 is that it is available in a non-synthetic conventional motor oil (0W-xx) can only be achieved with a synthetic) and auto manufacturers don't like to use the word synthetic in their motor oil specification for marketing reasons (since synthetic motor oil changes cost more than conventional motor oil changes).
HI Marshall. Thanks for watching. We would recommend that you check Hyundai's recommended service schedule. On Time stamp 17:23, Dana states that we fall under their "severe" driving conditions, which changes the interval period. Stay safe out there!
I just checked the Mobil 1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy data sheet and it meets API SN PLUS and ILSAC GF-6A specifications. For people who don't live in really cold climates, a high quality synthetic like Mobil 1 5W-30 Extended Protection should actually work better and it also meets API SN PLUS and ILSAC GF-6A specifications. One of the reasons why auto manufacturers specify 0W-xx motor oil is that there is no conventional motor oil with that 0W viscosity rating at the low end, and they want people to use synthetic, but are hesitant to specifically use the words synthetic in their recommendation. BTW, if one is choosing a 0W-30 motor oil, it is important to NOT use one that is a European Formula motor oil, such as recommended by many German cars. Those European Formula motor oils have ingredients in them that are not approved by most American, Korean, and Japanese cars.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and sharing! You certainly have a lot more expertise that I delved into during my studying of proper grades and viscosities. I really appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge with us. Nearly immediately after we posted the video, I did learn that Mobil 1 meets all the specifications needed for our Hyundai's. Take care and stay safe!
you are the first person on here to remove that housing bolt and drain it correctly. AWESOME
Hi Jay, thanks for watching and saying so! This is exactly why we felt we needed to put out this video! We wanted to ensure that anyone performing this service at home wouldn't make a huge mess of their undercarriage by unnecessarily removing the whole filter housing instead of draining it first. We are glad you see the benefit and hope it helps everyone else who watches as well! Take care and stay safe!
I made that mistake haha! I just took off the whole filter housing and got oil everywhere on my Sante Fe :D
Thanks for saving me $140 for an oil change! My local Service Center charges this for synthetic oil service. This is simple enough to do on a Saturday afternoon (or morning). Well done!
@SteveRath44 Thank you for watching and sharing. We really appreciate it and super happy to hear that we helped save you quite a bit of hard earned money. It's definitely something you can know out quickly over the weekend. Take care and stay safe!
Great info on the oil and step by step that us owners need. Thank you for the work and sharing!
Thank you for watching and we're glad that the info was helpful. We appreciate you continuing the journey with us!
Great video and very informative! I watched several other less informative videos on Santa Fe oil changes before I found this one that ended my search for information. I'm sure I will be back.
Hi Ray; thank you for watching and sharing! This is exactly the reason that we make our videos: to spread knowledge and help others! We are really glad that it helped you, and absolutely give us a subscribe to be notified of more Santa Fe content. Stay safe and take care!!
Thank you so much for this video. So thorough and in-depth!
10/10 🙂
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Nice video with very clear images. Well done. By the way, the 'W' in lubricating oil viscosity ratings stands for winter and the number that precedes it is the cold weather viscosity rating for that particular blend. The number that follows the 'W' is the summertime (warm weather) rating. Carry on.
Hi Remington Army. Thank you for watching, sharing the kind words and passing along additional information to our community. It's greatly appreciated. Carry on soldier!
My wife’s 2023 Kona comes with complimentary oil changes for the first 3 years at 8kmiles but I am a firm believer of changing oil at 4k because oil is cheap compared to engine damage from city driving. Even if you just do the filter every other oil change.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching. We wholeheartedly agree that the 8k mile interval is too long for most drivers. Reading through the manual, we have settled on a 5k mile interval for the oil and oil filter as the right balance between following the book and our own preferences for our 2.5T. Oil is definitely cheap compared to the cost of a warranty claim denied due to insufficient service!! Our Santa Fe came with the 3 years complimentary service as well. We used that all up when we rolled over 36k miles in the first year and half! Every other oil change we had to purchase or DIY, which is something I wished was made more clear: that they would only cover an 8k mile interval in the complimentary service. Take care and stay safe!
They say 3 years but they really mean 4 free oil changes. The service center or Hyundai customer service and they will explain fully.
@@CharminglySilly As little as my wife drives I bet we only get 3 anyways. I am happy to let them change the oil and filter for now. I just change the oil every 4k and the filter every 8k.
Great Video. Although this is 11 months old video at the time of this comment, I've been part many oil forums and hyundai forums. What I have learned is that in 2021/22 - some of Santa Fe's owner's manual had printing error where they called for 0W-20 for 2.5T Engine which is incorrect. The recommended oil for 2.5T is 0W-30. Now thats just recommendation, many dealership have used 0W-20 for 2.5T or some even 5W-20/30 as they buy in bulk. Anyways, I use 0W-30 from Amsoil. Once you use the Amsoil SS 0W-30, you will notice difference in way engine sounds, its becomes less noisier.
Hi Karand, thanks watching and mentioning this! I haven't stopped to listen to the engine based on different viscosities, but we've also been following our dealership service department's direction to use 0winter20 oil. Looking on the receipts from the oil changes performed there, they are also using 0W-20 in our 2.5L. We did switch to Mobil oil since we're able to buy the 0W-20 in boxes, and it saves us money for since the 4Runner also takes 0W-20. In addition to the engine noise, have you noticed any other changes such as improvement in fuel efficiency or performance?
Thanks; take care and stay safe!
My kind of woman right there thank you for the video
🙂. Thank you very much for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate it. I agree, I'm a lucky man to have her. Stay safe out there!
Thanks Mrs. Danna for all the videos with recommendations that you make; grateful and appreciated your work 💯
Hi Yulimar, thank you for watching and all the kind words! It makes the efforts to create and publish our videos all the more worthwhile to know that we are helping others. We've got more Santa Fe videos coming, so please be sure to subscribe for notifications! Take care and stay safe
this is one of the best paced and stepped guides I've ever seen for a car specific oil change. Full marks!
Hi We R Steltek. Thank you so much for watching and sharing such a powerfully positive comment. We greatly appreciate that. We try our best to demonstrate our how-to's so everyone can follow along and do them. Glad this one delivered on that mission. Stay safe out there!
Thank you very much. This helped me a lot. It saved me a lot of time and I am certain prevented any frustration I could otherwise have encountered.
Hi Louie. Thank you so much for watching and sharing the kind words. It means a lot to us that our episodes help others like yourself with saving time, money and sanity. Take care and stay safe out there!
Thanks! I have a 2023 Santa Fe Blue and was going crazy trying to figure out where the oil filler cap was located. Had no clue it was under a cover!
Thank you Dick for watching and sharing with us. We really appreciate that and we're incredibly happy to hear that our video helped solve the mystery for you. 🙂. Stay safe out there!
Great job guys, this video is very easy to follow along. I’m calling it now, by the end of the year this will be one of your most viewed videos. 🤞🏼
This is a highly searched topic
Thank you Matt for watching and sharing the kind words and strong prediction. Much appreciated. We agree on the topic and we hope that it helps some DIY'ers out there. Cheers!
Great video, will come in handy when I do my wife’s 23 Santa Fe first oil change before it hits 3k miles to get rid of the break in oil. You earned a sub from a fellow classic Chevy enthusiasts!
Hi John, thank you for not only watching, but the kind words and sub! We love it when gear-heads come together across manufacturers and builds! If you've got a classic Chevy, would you like to share which year/model you have?
I do so wish that dealers were better about suggesting an early oil change for new vehicles to allow for all that fresh (and normal) glitter to get removed before a lot of miles are thrown down on the engine. Take care and stay safe!
Just revisited your video… 2nd oil change on the wife’s Santa Fe. BTW, I have a pair of 69 Camaros. One is an Indy Pace Car I’ve owned for 24 years. Fun ride
Y'all always do such great tutorials! The lift being occupied seems to be a common theme in our circles.🤣
Thanks brother for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate you. LOL. You're telling the truth. I need a 2nd lift for the other non-moving project. Ridiculous! 🤣
A little tip for the future, put a dab of grease in all those engine cover rubber sockets. Over time they dry and stick on there, and you will end up cracking the cover when trying to remove it. Other than that, good info! Well done!
Thanks for watching and sharing the tip with the community. Not a bad idea. I could see that happening for those that are more rubber than plastic. Thanks!
And use lithium grease which is the most rubber friendly. Even silicone is slightly corrosive to rubber, although minimal.
@@SpiritedWrenchers Why does everyone refer to an all metric vehicle that takes a 27mm socket for the oil filter removal as 1 and 1/16th? True, they're the same. But why specify SAE all of a sudden?
@edwardbaker1331 thanks for adding in about the lithium vs silicone grease tip! Definitely something for me to rummage around in the shop for in the next couple of weeks as we are due for another oil change. We specified SAE as opposed to Metric in this moment simply because that is the size we have on hand, because of all our other work on the C10 that we have been doing. You are correct that metric would be best and probably even provide a better fitment depending on the manufacturer of your socket set. Thank you for that call out as well! Thanks for watching, take care, amd stay safe!
Once again a great review with great people my first channel got banned 4 2 weeks so I'm using this channel for the time being
Thank you brother for watching and sharing. We appreciate you a lot. Sorry to hear about your channel. Keep grinding and stay safe!
Been doing oil changes since the 1960's. If a torque wrench isn't available, just tighten the oil filter housing by hand as tight as you can and the do another quarter turn with a socket wrench. The oil drain plug just has to be snug. By the way, you didn't mention replacing the little O ring on the filter housing plug or the torque specs for that (5 nm). Again, just snug that up. Great video.
Hi Mike, thanks for watching and providing this explanation along with the kind words! This is how we were taught as well, but we do like to use a torque wrench when possible just to be on the safe side. Our kit came with a whole new filter housing plug with the o-ring pre-installed on it; but it's a great idea to call out that we need to keep an eye on it and make sure the old one doesn't stay on the housing when you remove the old one. Encouragement like yours helps to keep us going! Take care and stay safe
You were very gracious to respond! By the way, I just did my first oil change on my wife's Hyundai and those little stinkers made it much more complicated than it has to be. I'm sure they have their reasons but it's beyond me. As an aside, my wife's old Subaru oil change was a breeze. It had a spin on filter topside on the front of the engine. It was facing down so when you took it off it was already drained. Once you drained the oil pan, everything else was done standing up. How cool is that? Anyway, I really appreciated your video, it was a great help. God bless.
super detailed and helpful on figuring out tool size
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Thanks so much!! Great video!! I’ll do mine for the first time!!
Hi Sergio. Thank you very much for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate that and for being a part of your journey. Good luck with the oil change!
Fantastic video! Confused why manufacturers don't just use a spin on filter. Seems ridiculous to need a "kit" to change oil. My new Sante Fe is getting changed this week at 500 miles. Again at 3000 then we can follow the manufacturer interval.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching and the kind words! My theory on why some manufacturers use this type of filter medium kit is to reduce waste. An enclosed filter medium in the form of a spin-on filter creates more waste as they get tossed in the trash with aluminum and metal that can't break down in a landfill. Additionally, I find myself spilling A LOT less oil during changes with Hyundai's design, especially when compared to the 2010 Subaru Forester I owned previously (which made it impossible to change the oil filter without spilling it everywhere).
One thing to keep in mind with the manufacturer's recommended interval, which you seem you already will do based on your break-in oil changes, is to read the fine print and ensure that you're following the correct "normal" or "severe" maintenance schedule.
Thanks again for connecting and the compliment; take care and stay safe!
Thanks so much. Perfect video of instructions.
Thank you for the kind words and watching, Gary!
Great video, thank you!!!
Hi Rick, thank you for watching and even more for the kind words! Encouragement like this keeps us going with our video creation. Take care and stay safe!
What oil should I use for my 2022 Santa Fe 2.5 L4 NOT turbocharged. I live in Virginia.. so I'm getting mixed responses.. owners Manual says 0W-20, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 but then I also hear not to get that cause of where I live... any advice? Also I LOVE the video.. right to the point but also detailed. Thanks!!
Hi Luis. Thank you very much for watching, sharing the kind words and asking. We really appreciate it. We strongly recommend asking your local dealer. That's what we did. We talked with the service department to see what they recommend and compared it to our prior services with them to ensure it matched and it did. Hope that helps. Stay safe out there.
Mobil 1™ 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy oil has the latest classification required by Hyundai: API SN Plus or ILSAC GF-6. I found this information on the Mobil 1 website. 0W-30 is the proper weight as per my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe owners manual.
Hi Saleeg, Thank you for watching and sharing this information! I still find the owner's manual to be contradictory, which is why I would advise everyone to confirm with their local dealership before performing their first oil change to make sure the viscosityis in alignment with their region and dealer advisement. I did learn about Mobil 1 being properly rated through the Hyundai Owner's forum after this video was filmed, and although the document on their website pertains to Brazil only, another member posted an image of the bottle to confirm that it IS in fact rated for Hyundai's high standards! Thanks again for sharing this insight with us and other viewers; take care and stay safe!
I would still use 0-20 in winter and consider 0-30 in summer.
@@edwardbaker1331 I would use for OW-30 or 5W-30 for any turbo engine. OW-20 is ok for most non-turbo engines.
The oil filter cap socket diameter is technically 27 mm (close to 1-1/6") since everything on the car is metric. I purchased a 27mm socket a long time ago for my Hyundai as a single socket not part of a set. I do have a set of metric sockets, but most sets don't go up that high.
Hi Mark, thansk for noting this! We used what we had on hand, but to your point, it's probably a good idea for us to order the 27mm socket just for our Hyundai. Cheers!
@@SpiritedWrenchers I only mentioned the 27 mm socket because most owners probably don't have a 1-1/16" socket and would have to buy one, so better to get 27 mm.
Great video. Thank you.
Hi Joseph. Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words. We greatly appreciate it.
The W in a motor oil viscosity rating does not stand for "weight." The “W” that you see on oil labels stands for the word "Winter" because this portion of the label shows the viscosity level of oil when an engine is cold. Motor oil that is with a lower cold viscosity can flow more easily and faster, which is usually only an issue when the engine is started and has not warmed up yet.
Hi Mark, thanks for sharing! It is absolutely important for owners in colder climates to pay closer attention to the viscosity weights as it pertains to the winter number! Take care and stay safe!
Loved it very descriptive clear instructions
Hi Embra. Thank you so much for watching and sharing the kind words with us. We really appreciate it and very happy that it helped you. Stay safe out there!
Great professional video.thanks
Thank you Larry for watching and sharing the kind words. We really do appreciate it!!! Stay safe out there.
as usual a great video so informative
Thank you John. We really appreciate you watching and sharing the kind words. Cheers!
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you Leonardo. We really appreciate you watching and sharing the kind words. Stay safe out there!
Great video, thank you for this!
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Excellent video, just purchased a 2024 Santa Fe.. The manual does not mention what kind of oil it takes.😳
Thank you Leo for watching and sharing the kind words. Much appreciated. Thats crazy about the manual. That used to be where the owner could go for everything. Stay safe out there!
Quick question please: When you were describing the Castrol EDGE motor oil at the start of the video, you used the words "20 weight Straight Synthetic". Later on, you called it 0W-20. Are these two terms the same ???? Sorry this is our only Hyundai, I am yet to do the first oil & filter change on it and just wanted to make sure. THANK YOU
Hi Abed, thank you for watching and noting this. I cannot locate in the video precisely where I may have stated "twenty weight" as that would have been incorrect. Thank you for for the clarifying question! These engines do require oils that accommodate a broad range of operating temperature, and a straight weight oil would be very ill-advised. I have since been corrected that the W does stand for "winter" rather than "weight" as I had been raised to believe (like a lot of folks, it seems!). We did use Castrol Edge 0W-20 full synthetic oil in this video. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Great video
Thank you very much for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate that!
Where did you purchase the filters from?
Hi Surnoyabrown. Thanks for watching and asking. We picked up the filters from the dealership. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Very nice presentation
Hi Ken. Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate it. Just noticed that you also have a 72 C10 project. Subscribed so we can follow along on your journey with it as well.
@@SpiritedWrenchers thank you kindly
Where did you purchase the oil change kit?
Hi Carlos, thanks for watching and asking. We picked up the oil from our local Walmart, and the oil filter kit from our local Hyundai Dealer parts department. It did cost a little more than a standard oil filter, but as I'm due for another change I'll be doing it all over again the same way as I prefer OEM filters for service record reasons. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Excellent! Thanks.👍
Thank you very much for the kind words and watching!!!!
Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you Jacob for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate that and glad it was helpful to you. Stay safe out there!
btw have you changed the spark plugs on the santa fe if so what is the gap size?
Great question. We're actually pricing plugs now and will be doing a how-to video on it soon. I'll circle back and edit this comment shortly with the gap. It's on my desk. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. Cheers!
Isn't it a diesel?
@@krisdieber9459 Hi there. Thanks for watching. Ours is not a diesel.
She is one smart mechanic.
Hi Dudleydee, thanks for the kind words and for watching. I do as much research as I can as I need to for whatever project is at hand. Almost feel like a walking encyclopedia on some topics. Take care and stay safe!
Great video! I just took delivery of a new 2023 Santa Fe Calligraphy. I also own an Audi with a 2.0 Turbo with 145,000 mi. Turbos are hard on oil & I have always changed the oil in the Audi at 4000 mi. intervals. I plan on changing the oil in the S.F. at 4000 mi. intervals as opposed to the dealer recommendation of 8000 mi. I changed my Santa Fe cars service intervals using the dealer provided app to reflect my driving habits/conditions. I had a heated conversation with the Hyundai service dept. over the recommended service intervals. They will only provide 3 oil changes over 3 years/36,000 mi. as part the of the complimentary service. They claimed to know nothing about the Bluelink app that they provided which allows the customer to set their recommended service? Looks like the dealer will not be covering all of the oil changes. Very deceptive on their part. They are not really providing complimentary service as promised. Thanks again for the video! P.S.-can you please provide a link for the ramps that you used to change the oil?
Hi Grady, thanks for watching and sharing! It's always great for owners to be aware of the type of engine they have and how it treats oil. With our Subarus, we keep/kept a 3k mile interval because of how rough those boxer engines are on the oil. And yes, so many of us Hyundai owners get a little fooled when the dealer promises the 3 years of complimentary service then bases the interval off "normal" driving which doesn't apply to the vast majority of drivers! We never got anything in writing to outline the service interval that they chose that doesn't apply to us, but we were satisfied enough with the few free oil changes given that we didn't have to purchase any maintenance package. In truth, we never even received a physical paper owners manual to review the manufacturer's recommended intervals either! Our sales rep was kind enough to help us work through connection issues with Bluelink and get us a pdf copy of the manual that Dana has saved to her smartphone for easy instant access, and our service underwriter worked with us to better understand their complimentary service program even going so far as to help us game the system so we received the maximum number of free changes based on their mileage windows. You might try talking with the service manager to see if they can give you your allowable mileage windows for free changes and find that you can get 4-5 of them free from Hyundai.
The ramps that we have and used in our video are a little old, but we highly recommend these here: amzn.to/3V8VPoP . They are very well reviewed and actually appear to be better than ours; maybe Santa will deliver us a new set for Christmas this year.
Hope this all helps; take care and stay safe!!
Anyone know if this is the same type of oil filter (cartridge) for the 2.5 NON_TURBO engine?
Hi Bob, thanks for watching. When I dropped the part number into a quick internet search, it does appear to be the same part used for the naturally aspirated engines as well. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
2023 Santa Fe PHEV here! I want to mention that those tools DID NOT fit for me. The drain plug for the filter cap was a codder pin type design, no use for the 5/16 Allen driver as mentioned. Also my cap uses a 15/16" socket (not 1 1/16) this video was the only place I found a call-out for these tools, so hopefully I save someone the headache of being under the car with the wrong tool. Check your socket sizes first! (Or by multiple sizes to cover your @$$)
Wanted to also mention yes to the safety goggles! The cover makes it look clean but so much dirt gets trapped under there!
Hi Sirflip1. Thanks for watching and sharing with the community. We really appreciate it. Just when we think things can be simple and all done with the same hardware, a manufacturer has to go and mess that up for us. LOL. Thanks again. Cheers!
There is no way my Hyundai dealer is changing gasket or the nylon plug its in and out for the oil changes this time I am going to look into doing my own.
Hi jbreezy. Thank you for watching and sharing. We really appreciate it. Yes, it's not uncommon for those to not be replaced. Only one way to know for sure, do it yourself. We have faith that you can do it right and save some 💰 on top of it. Stay safe!
A missed point! When replacing oil, with an empty filter, traditional process has been to run the engine when dip stick shows oil is FULL! Then recheck with the dipstick to determine how much oil remains to be added, because the filter is now filled with oil, slowly bringing it up to full.
Thanks Gregory for sharing the additional tip. What we typically do that we didn't do a good job of clarifying in the video is after taking it down off the ramps, recheck the oil level. It will not only have ran for a few minutes but will also be back on level ground again. Cheers!
Actually I like your video but, For the Turbo I have, Mobil 1 advanced 0w30 meets all the recommended API SN Plus and ILSAC GF-6 standards. Only oil available That meets all viscosity and classification. I should say I have a Santa Cruz 2.5 T
Hi David. Thank you very much for watching and sharing with the community. We appreciate it. Congrats on your Sana Cruz. Stay safe out there in the new year. Cheers!
I would still put 0 30 in the car as it is what is recommended. Mobile 1 does meet the ilsac gf6 standards.
Hehe just read someone elses reply bout mobil 1. hehe
@marcstavale8467 thanks for watching and sharing. Cheers.
Ok, you almost lost me when you said you can always trust your local dealer. I put car dealers and politicians at #1 when it comes to people you cannot trust. When I took my daughters car in for the first free oil change which is a Sonata, the breaks were making a squealing sound, 7500 miles. They told me the brakes were glazed over and I needed new brakes. What a joke. The sound went away on its own. After getting the three free oil changes, I proceeded to do my own to discover they broke the air filter cover. Nice of them to let me know. Can't blame the mechanic in a way because I know they would take it out of his or her pay. I have seen videos by dealers' mechanics on how bad they are paid and treated. Later the car was rear ended, the body shop called and said that when they had to remove the rear bumper the blind spot sensors needed to be disconnected so they asked me if I could take it to the dealer and have it reprogrammed. I agreed and then the trouble starts again. They said that does not cause the sensors to need to be reprogrammed. Then they called and said yes that was all that was needed. Then they called back again and said no the sensors were bad. $3500 each sensor. Then they called back again and said no that was not it, the wiring was bad, another $3000. Then they called back and said the body shop did not get the body straight, they had a couple of thousands to work with, so I needed to take it back to the body shop to fix it right. When I get there to pick it up, I ask for old parts back, the lady called out to the service advisor hey insurance company's do not ask for old parts back do they? Of course, he replied was no they sure don't. That was when I asked to speak to a manager. I ask him why they called me four times to tell me it was a different problem. Little did he know I had already researched it on you tube and it is a fairly simple process. He picked up a business card holder and proceeded to portend it was a blind spot sensor and explain to me how they work. That conversation did not go well. After taking it back to the body shop, they called me and said it was fixed and wished they had called so I could come see when they had it apart. They said I was lucky the bumper did not fall off because they had only put 1 bolt and 1 clip back in. They said 1 sensor was loose, so they added another screw to keep it tight. Said the sensors were very dirty, so I can see why they said insurance company's do not ask for old parts back. Then they said they would have to take the car to them because they did want not me back there again. The lady said when she asked how much to reprogram the sensors because she had to write a check and send a helper, they said they would do her a favor and do it for $600. With favors like that who needs friends. Now I only communicate with dealers through text. I want a record of the conversation. That has since worked out well for me. If they refuse to communicate by text, I find another dealer. Have bought 2 more and both times I had to pull out my phone and show them the text. They ended up agreeing to what we agreed to in the text. I live in a state where you have to have second party consent to record, so when we text, I have consent.
Hi Allison. Thanks for watching and sharing your story with everyone. We certainly appreciate it. Your experience is certainly a tough one but it sounds like you set up a solid practice now to ensure what they say is what they do as well as understanding things without just taking their word for it. We do the very same thing. Stay safe out there.
The OP isn't wrong, if you want your car to last maintain it yourself, the moment you take it to the dealership for anything is the day you have non-stop issues..
Usually a complete oil fill is not done before you start the engine and fill the oil filter?
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Hi Gregory, thank you watching and asking this! We understand that there are variables for home DIY mechanics that may mean a stay bit of oil doesn't fully drain out. We would advise caution when refilling the oil to prevent any overfill, and only when the lines read appropriately after a rest period during the oil change process, then it is safe to turn the engine over. We do not advocate knowingly running your engine on low oil, nor do we advise running the engine on too much oil. The manual does request that owners check their oil level every 350 miles, or approximately every time you refuel, and top off as needed. While we find that interval hard to practice, it is suggested in the manual. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
Can I drop mine off?
Sure if you're the Real Slim Shady. LOL. Sorry, we had to. Thank you for watching. We really appreciate it!
25 nm is a lot. I have always made it hand tight. don't crack those plastic oil filter housings. God bless. John 3:16-17
Hi Brian, thanks for watching and commenting. It did feel a bit snug for the plastic housing, and I agree that going forward I probably will only keep it hand tight to avoid any catastrophes. Take care and stay safe!!
For 2.5L engine 6.1 quarts of oil is a lot omg & the design of the bottom cover for oil filter and the chains plug is poor design that plastic screws will be damage or fall off easily
Thanks for watching and noting this! We do agree that 6 quarts is a lot for the relatively small displacement of the engine, and find it odd that plastic would be chosen for the filter housing. The filter kit coming with a new filter drain bolt appears to help, but only time will tell! As far as the damage and falling off... we can only hope that nothing gets past the air dam. If it does, then I think we have bigger issues. Take care and stay safe!
smart girl...she also knows Castrol edge is the best oil ever developed period!! Mobil none is for the "followers"
Thanks Prodigy for watching and sharing the kind words. Dana really appreciates it not to mention both of us got a good laugh about the "Mobil none" line. LOL. Cheers!
I apologize. I have always used the viscosity stamped on the cap. Checking the owner’s manual there is no mention of 0w30 anywhere. Only 0w20. I humbly await being slapped with a wet noodle.
Hi Tom, you had us laughing out loud with this! In your defense, you do have to dig HEAVILY through any Hyundai documentation to find mention of 0w30 (aside from the oil cap, of course), but that doesn't change the fact that the recommended brand doesn't manufacture that viscosity meeting the most up to date standards at this time. Wet noodles are excused! Take care and stay safe!!
@tomg1956 , Hyundai is the one that needs to be slapped with the wet noodle, not you. What can you expect when they put the wrong viscosity on the oil cap? My local Hyundai service department also confirmed that 0W-20 is the right viscosity for this year/model.
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Maybe do some research
W stands for “winter “ not weight
@parkerfrey9861 lol. Thanks for watching and giving us another reason to laugh today. Stay safe out there!
I am a retired ASE CMAT L1 tech and own a 2021 Santa Fe with the 2.5 turbocharged engine. The oil filler cap is stamped 0w30 for a reason. It takes 0w30, NOT 0w20. I called Auffenberg Hyundai to verify. The parts person said the chart from Hyundai specifies 0w30. If it is the naturally aspirated 2.5, then it takes 0w20. I don’t know which dealership said to use 0w20, but they need to stop disseminating incorrect information. If the engine fails and lab testing determines the wrong viscosity oil was used, the warranty is void.
Hello Tom, congratulations on your retirement!! Thank you for watching and sharing your invaluable experience and knowledge with us. The dealership in question would be the one to have to warranty the engine and I made sure to have it fully noted in our file. I agree that warranty is the most valid reason for the research and oil rabbit hole that I dove down when preparing for this first DIY oil change. In short, the oil brand and weight recommended by Hyundai does not meet the grading requirements also set forth by Hyundai. The chart in the owner's manual does offer additional contradictory guidance on pages 2-12 and 2-14 regarding viscosity. I believe this is why Hyundai USA would not give me any answers and instructed me to call my local dealership. As Quaker State confirmed, the 0w30 full synthetic oil they sell in the USA is not rated to the specifications required by the Hyundai owner's manual. That said, as of filming, I did learn that Mobil One 0w30 full synthetic is purported to meet the grading specifications set forth by Hyundai. We encourage everyone to contact their local dealer if they have any questions, as well as to confirm the recommended brand, weight, and grade for their area. Take care and stay safe!
Tom, yes, the oil filler cap says 0W-30 but if you look in the 2021 Santa Fe Owner's manual on page 2-12, you will see that they specify 0W-20 as the proper weight for the motor oil. I have a 2022 Santa Fe with turbocharged engine and my oil filler cap also says 0W-30 but the 2022 Owner's manual also says 0W-20. 2023 Santa Fe Owner's Manual also specifies 0W-20 as the proper weight. Maybe Hyundai had a surplus of oil filler caps with 0W-30 printed on them that they needed to get rid of. I'm going with what the manual says.
@RayLipham , I have the '22 Calligraphy and my manual says to use the 30 one.
Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0-w30 does meet Hyundai's oil spec.
This product meets or exceeds the
API SJ
API SL
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API SN
API SN PLUS
API SN PLUS RESOURCE CONSERVING
API SN Resource Conserving
API SP
API SP Resource Conserving
ILSAC GF-6A
@@SpiritedWrenchers Hyundai only recommends Quaker State because that was a decision by Shell for Hyundai USA. Shell and Hyundai have a reciprocal world-wide factory fluid supply and marketing agreement, so the recommendation to use Quaker State is basically a paid advertisement. Shell owns both Pennzoil and Quaker State (mainly only sold in USA), but Pennzoil is actually their premium brand along with the Shell brand sold worldwide. Personally, I would not ask a dealer for motor oil recommendation, since they use what is cheapest and they also don't want to have to stock a lot of different viscosities in the bulk containers they use. I personally would only use a 0W-30 or 5W-30 (full synthetic that meets API SN PLUS and ILSAC GF-6A specs) in a turbo engine. Turbos run hotter than normal engines and need the extra viscosity. The only problem with 5W-30 is that it is available in a non-synthetic conventional motor oil (0W-xx) can only be achieved with a synthetic) and auto manufacturers don't like to use the word synthetic in their motor oil specification for marketing reasons (since synthetic motor oil changes cost more than conventional motor oil changes).
Supposed to be 6,000 miles not 5,000
HI Marshall. Thanks for watching. We would recommend that you check Hyundai's recommended service schedule. On Time stamp 17:23, Dana states that we fall under their "severe" driving conditions, which changes the interval period. Stay safe out there!
Your Coolant is LOW !
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Yeah you don’t know what you’re talking about.
LOL. Thanks for watching and the laugh. We appreciate it.
Thanks so much. Perfect video of instructions.
Hi Gary, thanks for watching! We really appreciate the kind words; thank you so much! Take care and stay safe!