Hyundai sonata 2.4 limited 75kmiles
Here’s my situation:
my car recently burned about 2 quarts. I tried pushing my oil change to what the manual says of 3.7k. I was at 3.4k when I noticed the engine or exhaust either loud or more smoke I don’t recall. Dealership wants to charge me $160 to diagnose. Firestone suggest an oil combination test. Engine shop says to add some additive a Lucas oil additive.
what should I do. My mechanic put his finger in the tailpipe and was like that a lot of oil. When I added the oil I was at 3q my car takes 4.8q. And thinking about it now the guy changing my oil said I was at 3q. When I added two q to 3q…
what should be my next move?
my car recently burned about 2 quarts.
Hyundais are known for that.
Dealership wants to charge me $160 to diagnose.
If the car is no longer under warranty stay away from the dealer.
Firestone suggest an oil combination test.
Stay away from chain shops like Firestone.
Engine shop says to add some additive a Lucas oil additive.
Unlikely to help but it sounds like you're in "nothing left to lose" territory with that car at this point so you could try it.
My mechanic put his finger in the tailpipe and was like that a lot of oil.
You can try changing your PCV valve but Hyundai engines are notorious for developing oil burning problems at relatively low mileage due to poor quality. Burning that much oil is also going to kill and possibly clog your catalytic converter.
what should be my next move?
What you are experiencing is why Scotty and most of us here tell people to avoid Hyundai/Kia products. The best thing to do really would be to get rid of it.
You didn't state the model year or whether you are the original owner, but if it's still under the 10 year 100K mile warranty, the Hyundai dealer should be testing for oil consumption and replacing the engine on their dime. Out of warranty it's not worth the thousands of dollars it would cost to replace the engine.
I’ve contacted the dealer and haven’t heard back. No recalls. It’s an 11 sonata btw my bad.
Would it also benefit me to add some off that ats cleaner Scotty recommends the oil and fuel. Even though it’s gdi. In the event it was and will continue to burn oil just past the 3k mark. Is there a chance it will burn less oil with more refugalr(3k) intervals. Since the oil is fresher or whatever
It’s an 11 sonata
So it's out of warranty. The dealer won't help you and is more likely to rip you off.
Would it also benefit me to add some off that ats cleaner Scotty recommends the oil and fuel.
If the problem is caused at least in part by stuck oil rings due to carbon buildup it might help. The service history of Hyundai oil burning suggests that it's more likely a worn-out engine, but there's nothing to lose by trying. Maybe you'll get lucky.
Is there a chance it will burn less oil with more refugalr(3k) intervals. Since the oil is fresher or whatever
Highly doubtful.
Fudge
Well, you could try the carbon clean treatment and see if it helps. Oil rings stuck due to carbon can definitely increase oil consumption.
Would you suggest the ats stuff Scotty recommends despite it being gdi. And using both the oil and fuel treatment?
Yes, that ATS Carbon Clean. In your case the oil treatment is the most important though it would not hurt do do both.
Just spoke with a dealership. I’ve got an appt Monday to have an oil consumption test done. He says my carry isn’t covered I think he said under the limited lifetime warranty either expired or not covered for oil related isssues I don’t remember actually what he said. But he said it is covered for a new engine related to a bearing clearance issue.
Monday I’m getting it tested for an oil consumption test. Then for the bearing clearance. 80 for oil combination . $160 for bearing clearance but he said I can get most of the time reimbursed for the $160 from Hyundai.
On the oil commotion test they are going to check for leaks and valve cover to see the engine has been maintained.
What should I be aware of and how will they try if they do to take my money and kick me back to the curb like they do?
Normally the symptom of excessive bearing clearance would be low oil pressure and ultimately an engine knock if it goes far enough. So it seems unlikely that's the cause of your oil burning problem, but who knows, you may have worn bearings and low pressure as well but not bad enough yet to trigger the oil light or bad noises. (Apparently Hyundai has an extended warranty for that problem? I don't know, sometimes it seems those cars have too many inherent engine problems to keep track of.)
If your tailpipe is coated with oil the stuff is burning, not leaking.
Most dealers will do anything possible to avoid warranty work so you'll have to see what they come up with. If they do replace the engine you should consider getting rid of that thing before something else major goes wrong with it.
I paid 5k. From a family friends who was getting old and couldn’t drive.
So my question is. How do I go about selling a car with an issue like mine. And could I recoup the money I paid?
Should I stop driving it?
Or I can buy the product that fixes seals and stuff.
There is no product that "fixes seals and stuff". No magic in a bottle is going to repair damaged seals or other parts. In some cases it is possible to slow or even stop a leak for a period of time (a temporary band-aid) if the seal is shrunken/hardened but not otherwise damaged.
The only way to actually "fix" a leaking seal though is to replace it.
So my question is. How do I go about selling a car with an issue like mine. And could I recoup the money I paid?
If you do not qualify for a replacement engine and you're being honest with buyers you would have to sell it as a "mechanic's special", disclosing the problems, and chances are you would have to eat a good portion of what you paid for it. If Hyundai does replace your engine then you obviously should be able to sell it as a driver.
The ethics of passing off a bad car to an unsuspecting buyer are beyond the purvue of this forum. You could always see what one of the mass flipping companies like Carvana or Carmax would give you for it.
did not even think of carvana. yeah i dont want to sell a lemon. as the person i will most likely sell it too wont be checking and or this knowledgable about cars and will most likely hear from them within a week. but yeah maybe use a higher oil weight too. and chekc the pcv valve and see if those are expensive and or very complicated to get done and see if it helps me
Hello,
this is a follow up on my car Beijing oil I’ve asked Mr Scotty this morning in stream about it and have asked here multiple times.
i am deciding whether to pay $100 to get a mechanic to diagnose my issue. Or I can buy the product that fixes seals and stuff.
what do you think is a good next move?
How much are those products? Are you willing to gamble that money? Or do you just want it done? That’s a question you should ask yourself.
Details 75k miles
automatic
11 sonata limited
starting to burn a lot of oil in few miles driven like 50 consumers a q.
this is a follow up on my car ...
Per forum rules please keep all information about a car problem together in the same topic so we don't have to go chasing all over the board for it. Thank you. (Topics merged.)
