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Hey Scotti

Can the 0W-20 specified for the 2021 Sorento be used in a older car that originally called for 0W-30. I have a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with 60 thousand miles that calls out 0W-30. When I take off the goofy covers the two engines look identical. There must be a common factory building all these Korean engines.

Just don't tell my wife. {black}:smile:  

 


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  1. You can't change the way if you want to use the new gf6 oil it still has to be the same viscosity


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Was hoping I could stock just one type of motor oil but I guess not. Thanks for the info. And of course they have different filters too. One's a cartridge and one's a spin on.
Hyundai's and Kia's are easy to find in mall parking lots. Just look for the smoke.
Just don't tell my wife. {black}:sweaty:  


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If the older one calls out 0W-30 (that engine was designed for that), then just stick to that.


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