New Elantra First Oil Change

Don Allen · 2006-02-05T15:51:41+00:00

I bought a new 2006 Elantra in December. As a D-I-Yer, and formermechanic, I've always performed the majority of the oil changes on mycars. I always change oil and filter at 3K or 3 month intervals usingMobil 1 synthetic. I fully understand Hyundai's requirement of keepinga maintenance log, either in paper form or at 's onlineservice log to show proof of preventive maintenance to maintain thewarranty. (Note: Using Mobil 1, and sticking to the 3K/3Mo. changeintervals, I've never experienced an engine mechanical failure in over25 years of using the product).Years ago, it was generally recommended to perform the initial oilchange at 1,000 miles. At that time, many cars used a "break in" oil,but I'm not sure this is the case anymore. In fact, most cars had afree scheduled 1,000 mile inspection, which included an oil change.Nevertheless, it still may make good sense to initially change the oilat 1,000 miles.Any thoughts on this, pro or con, or should I simply adhere toHyundai's "severe service" drain intervals?Also, since the current Elantra has a cast-aluminum sump cover, it'smost likely quite critical to torque the drain plug to a certainmaximum lb/ft. I wonder if any Elantra has suffered from a crackedsump cover due to over-torqueing? This is a very critical aspect of mySAAB 900, as a cracked aluminum sump cover requires replacement of theentire lower section of the engine. Of course, this is thankfully notthe case with the Elantra, but I certainly could see problems shouldthe oil drain plug be over-torqued. Perhaps this is a question forhyundaitech . . .

Feb 05, 2006 20 Replies

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Matt Whiting 20 years ago

I didn't have a problem when I had just one vehicle, but now with 4, and being well over 40, it isn't as easy. :-)

I didn't say they deny warranty repairs, I said that this is their opinion as evidenced by the fact that nearly every owner's and service manual that I own has two maintenance schedules.

Matt

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