What oil is everyone running? Suggestions?
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Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 Euro L. The approvals/recommendations closely match the factory fill (Total Quartz oil).
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Thank you.... filter recommendation?
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Mobil 1 full synthetic 5-30
im assuming the dealership has been using oem kia filters.
im assuming the dealership has been using oem kia filters.
I use OEM. If aftermarket, Wix/Napa.
OEM filter, and Mobil 1 full synthetic. 5W-20 for me, but that’s bc I have a 2.0L
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I have the 2.0 as well, I use OEM filters and Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic 5w-20. IMO As long as you use the recommended oil weight and full synthetic I think you are good. For Filters I use OEM because I do the work myself and it keeps the warranty. Some dealers might reject warranty claims if you use aftermarket filters.
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OEM filter always and either Mobil1, Quaker State UD, or Castrol full synthetic oil, whichever is on sale.
With the rising prices of oil (used to be able to get a jug on sale for as low as $24.99 and now it goes for about $34.99 on "sale") I've been debating giving either Walmart's SuperTech or our local CanadianTire chain's "Motomaster" oil which is apparently made by Shell a try. I don't know if I'll be able to bring myself to do it though, as I'm super anal about the oil I put in.
With the rising prices of oil (used to be able to get a jug on sale for as low as $24.99 and now it goes for about $34.99 on "sale") I've been debating giving either Walmart's SuperTech or our local CanadianTire chain's "Motomaster" oil which is apparently made by Shell a try. I don't know if I'll be able to bring myself to do it though, as I'm super anal about the oil I put in.
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I wouldn't risk it.
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Valvoline full synthetic 5W30.
OEM/factory Kia/Hyundai engine oil filter from the dealership with a crush washer since I bought it from my friend.
OEM/factory Kia/Hyundai engine oil filter from the dealership with a crush washer since I bought it from my friend.
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I had to drive 500 miles on the 0-20 ... hope nothing got fuk’d up
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My 2010 Forte Koup SX 2.4L 6MT states on the cap 5W20.
Hell the f*ck no! Watered down weak lubrication from metal on metal extreme friction & speed is a recipe for failure.
Worse when others don't rotate their batteries for the seasons & buy pumpkin spice engine oil to match their overpriced Starbucks while blasting Mariah Carey & their X mas lights all on.
Hell the f*ck no! Watered down weak lubrication from metal on metal extreme friction & speed is a recipe for failure.
Worse when others don't rotate their batteries for the seasons & buy pumpkin spice engine oil to match their overpriced Starbucks while blasting Mariah Carey & their X mas lights all on.
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When I took the new to me Forte I bought from my friend. I was told to use 5W20. It's on the cap.
Instead, they used blend. Nope, 3hrs later I drained that sh*t out with extreme prejudice & filled with 5W30 full synthetic & always Kia/Hyundai dealership engine oil filter.
Instead, they used blend. Nope, 3hrs later I drained that sh*t out with extreme prejudice & filled with 5W30 full synthetic & always Kia/Hyundai dealership engine oil filter.
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Running 500 miles on 0w20 (which is actually what Hyundai recommends for my wife's new 2022 Kona 2.0L) will definitely be fine.
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Why would 0W20 do any harm? It's fine, and could be beneficial in areas with really cold winters.
2021 Forte GT w/GT2, Currant Red, SXTH Element Intercooler Kit, Evilla Exhaust, Takeda S2 Intake
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Agreed, the only problem I have with 0W-20 oil is that it is not listed as a recommended oil in the owners manual*:
*2019-2021 shown...I do not know if the 2022 has changed!
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