I’m preparing for a break-in oil change, which the Service Manager at the dealership says isn’t necessary. Tomorrow, I plan to call the parts department at the dealership, but my Sunday search online only turned up options like Amazon and Mobile 1 ESP at Walmart for $8.78 per quart. I’m not picky about the brand, but I need to stick to the recommended 0W-30 viscosity.
I know Euro-spec oil is top-notch, I used Castrol 5w40 Euro in my truck during the summer when towing heavy loads. Just make sure it actually meets Hyundai’s oil spec. It didn’t meet GM/Chevy’s requirements even though Euro-spec oil actually exceeds Dexos. But my truck was 12 years old with 250k km, so warranty concerns were long gone.
@Mai
I’ve read your oil-related comments in other threads and took notes. It’s been hard to find clear specs, especially on Amazon where some bottles are hard to read. Some manufacturer’s websites aren’t much better either, with too much or too little info. There’s a good chance I’ll just go with what the dealership sells me. If Hyundai has any questions later, they and the dealership can work it out.
Cort said:
I have both a Santa Cruz and Santa Fe, and both use 0W-30 oil. I get my oil and filters at AutoZone or O’Reilly’s.
Thanks. I didn’t see 0W-30 on AutoZone’s website, and I always forget about O’Reilly’s. If it’s not raining tomorrow, I’ll visit them to see what they have in stock.
I’m also planning to do the break-in oil change for my 2025 Hybrid and ordered Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20 on Amazon (I’ll do the oil change in the next two weeks at about 1300 miles). I believe 0W-30 is for the gas-only model, right?