Any dino recommendations for the new Kia Turbos? Its a 280hp DI 4 banger so I have a feeling its gonna be rough on oil. I say Dino because the manual, as well as the onboard computer say 3k oci. 5w20 is recommended for "optimal fuel economy", but the manual states I can run up to a 40 weight. I'm thinking a 5w30 would suffice in a quaker state green bottle flavor. Any thoughts?
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo- Recommendations?
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Congratulations on a real nice looking car! I would use Synthetic due to the Turbo.
Dino for a Turbo DI? Something with a low noack (synthetic) and with HTO-06 spec (turbo deposits) I think would be prudent. That would be Pennzoil Platinum or Mobil 1 for readily available products.
Any money you save on a conventional vs synthetic will be spent on products to clean the intake, IMO.
Any money you save on a conventional vs synthetic will be spent on products to clean the intake, IMO.
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^+1, what he said. With a turbo I would not even think about dino oil. PP is the cheaper of the two (M1 and PP), and I would not go below 5w-30 with a turbo.
PS How do you like Optima? I am thinking about buying its smaller sibling--Forte5.
PS How do you like Optima? I am thinking about buying its smaller sibling--Forte5.
Your new Optima turbo has the same engine as my Sonata turbo. DO NOT use 5w-20. That specification in the manual is for non-turbo models. Turbo models at the very minimum require 5w-30, but of course like others have said 5w-40 is the way to go. Since I've experimented with a few oils already, I'll help you ease your decision making -- use M1 0w-40.
well i guess 3k oci would be the way to go.
M1 0/40 might be best but PP might be cheaper
either way i would go 3k AND synthetic
better safe than sorry is my motto
M1 0/40 might be best but PP might be cheaper
either way i would go 3k AND synthetic
better safe than sorry is my motto
I dont know,but 0w40 seems kind of thick for start up protection with the turbo. Thats just me.
So...any pics of the car?
Wow, that was quick. Thanks for all the fast responses . Some very good advice. I just bought the car on Saturday and am already thinking about my first oil change, lmao... Man I love this forum.
I guess synthetic is the way to go. Its my first turbo, so I want to be on point with what is best. I didnt even consider deposits with a turbo. Makes sense though. I will post a few pics when I get home.
I really love this car. Its hard to believe its a 6.5 second 0-60 family sedan. It really moves. Thanks for the interest. I will post a few pics soon.
I guess synthetic is the way to go. Its my first turbo, so I want to be on point with what is best. I didnt even consider deposits with a turbo. Makes sense though. I will post a few pics when I get home.
I really love this car. Its hard to believe its a 6.5 second 0-60 family sedan. It really moves. Thanks for the interest. I will post a few pics soon.
Not in the under-warranty TURBO car.
24,000 km is almost 15K miles. That's five times longer than Kia's recommendation.
24,000 km is almost 15K miles. That's five times longer than Kia's recommendation.
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Not in the under-warranty TURBO car.
24,000 km is almost 15K miles. That's five times longer than Kia's recommendation.
Amsoil certificate 24.000 km or 1 year for hard driving or turbo charger with their oil filters.
Is 3 years that I follow them no issue.
Not in the under-warranty TURBO car.
24,000 km is almost 15K miles. That's five times longer than Kia's recommendation.
Amsoil certificate 24.000 km or 1 year for hard driving or turbo charger with their oil filters.
Is 3 years that I follow them no issue.
A little surprised to hear that Kia OM states 3k when Hyundai says 3750. We both have the same engine.
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I dont know,but 0w40 seems kind of thick for start up protection with the turbo. Thats just me.
ehh...? 0 for the better cold start. 40 for handling the turbo heat. Best of both worlds?
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I dont know,but 0w40 seems kind of thick for start up protection with the turbo. Thats just me.
ehh...? 0 for the better cold start. 40 for handling the turbo heat. Best of both worlds?
Originally Posted By: lexus114
I dont know,but 0w40 seems kind of thick for start up protection with the turbo.
yeah, a negative 10w-XX would have been better, but I can't find anyone who sells it.
I dont know,but 0w40 seems kind of thick for start up protection with the turbo.
yeah, a negative 10w-XX would have been better, but I can't find anyone who sells it.
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well i guess 3k oci would be the way to go.
M1 0/40 might be best but PP might be cheaper
either way i would go 3k AND synthetic
better safe than sorry is my motto
I second The M1 0W40 recommendation, but I would run 4K oci's with a Purolator filter.
well i guess 3k oci would be the way to go.
M1 0/40 might be best but PP might be cheaper
either way i would go 3k AND synthetic
better safe than sorry is my motto
I second The M1 0W40 recommendation, but I would run 4K oci's with a Purolator filter.
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