i am receiving conflicting information from the Hyundai dealerships & the website, including fueleconomy.gov on which is the correct octane number to use for a 2022 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L 4 cylinder. Any correct feedback would be appreciated.
What does the owner's manual say?
https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/resources/manuals-warranties.html
It states in the manual 91 or higher but the dealership uses 87 octane on this type of engine & model & make
The dealership doesn't do much driving and they're pinching pennies
True But they are the “Spokesperson” for Hyundai. What they do & say is relevant to the brand. They have to be held accountable for their actions and what Hyundai allows. It is a Hyundai Dealership
I think you give them far too much credit
You should avoid Hyundai anyway
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/why-all-the-hyundai-hate/
I’ve owned 3 Hyundai Santa Fe before this 4th one. Two of them has reached over 200K miles. The 3rd one is over 100K. Most bang for the buck
gambling man
and it's fitting that you say "bang"
They never get held accountable. "Assume the worst and you'll be half right." - Wisdom
When I have it in writing by two different solely Hyundai Dealships that they use 87 Regular Octane, they’re liable. Also, I don’t Assume.I take the presumption or the assumption
downvote me all you like. But it's your car and ultimately if something happens, you'll be the one who has to deal with the headache and do all the leg work. I would trust the manufacturer over a dealership any day of the week.
Joe, I agree with you about the manufacturer vs the dealership. But they’re both held accountable and will be. Hyundai chooses who they want to represent them.
I think that you will change your mind after you read some of the Hyundai dealership horror stories in the link I posted.
Hyundai designed and manufactured the car. The dealer only sells them like a piece of meat. Who do you think you're going to go to when the s**t hits the fan, the dealer? All they do is lie and deny.
If you listen to ANYTHING a Hyundai dealer tells you, you are in serious trouble. When the engine develops serious problems and you tell them you used 87 octane fuel, they will tell you that you should have used 91 octane, per the owner's manual and that it's your fault.
Section 1 page 5 of your owner's manual, under Fuel Requirements states the car must use 91 octane or higher.
It states in the manual 91 or higher
If the manual states 91 or higher is required, then stick to that. It’s always a good idea to find out these things before buying a vehicle. For some it’s a dealbreaker. A dealer never looks after your best interests.
