The influence of RECALLS

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I have, for the past year or so, championed that because of the owners manual specs, I would not use synthetics in my GDi Turbo once my stash ran out. Now, because of all the high profile Recalls, my blind faith is out the window. Although it is believed by many, Service Techs included, that short oci usage of conventionals is fine, I will go back to my previous, before BITOG, beliefs... Turbo = synthetics and disregard Hyundai's assurances.
 
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
"Turbo = Synthetic" is a good idea, especially when you can buy synthetic for very little over dino when it's on sale.


Tell me about it. Just purchased 15 qts of Napa Syn 5w30...$3.49/qt. Just not worth the risk since I'm planning on 10 year ownership.
 
What high profile recalls are you talking about?

I do agree, if I had a turbocharged engine I would stick to synthetics.
 
Sounds interesting to hear about high profile recalls related to engine oil. Can you list some? Recalls are safety related so I don't see the connection here.....
 
The issue isnt oil per se, but trust. Trust that what you read in an OM is gospel. Not that I think these are evil people, just that mistakes can be made.

In the interest of fluid lubricity issues though:

VW's DSG recall now calling for the use of conventional fluid over syn...(not U.S.)
GM's current issues including OLM recalibration (tsb) due to wear and timing chain issues...

Both issues affecting well over one million vehicles.
 
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No doubt the manufactures are not perfect and have made mistakes, especially with new technology. I don't blame you one bit to spend a few extra bucks to run synthetic in a turbo.
 
My 1986 Volvo 740 Turbo went 18 1/2 years and 285,000 km on the original turbo with 3 monthly dino oil changes. That year didn't even have water cooling.

I took care to let it cool down before shutting it down after a hot run.

Having said all that I worried about it a lot (and never expected to get that kind of life out of it). I would use synthetic today.
 
I had the exact same car back in the early 90's ('86 740 turbo). That thing ran forever on mostly Castrol GTX. Finally drove it from Miami to Phoenix when my sister moved there so she caould have a car. She drove it until it clocked well over 250,000 miles as well. Never had an engine problem.

But these newer, gasoline d.i., turbo, timing chain engines are another beast all together.

I miss that Volvo...
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Didn't Subaru try conventionals in turbos with something like 5k+ intervals, only to change the recommendation due to sludging?

A co-worker has a Subaru Baja Turbo and has gotten a P0011 trouble codes that was "fixed" with new oil. It apparently relates to the cam and the variable valve timing system. Fubar oil can cause the light to come on, along with a bunch of other primarily oil system related problems (low oil, wrong viscosity, clogged oil pump, clogged oil lines, etc.).

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2496002

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-liter-li...code-p0011.html
 
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Well, someone just put my fears to rest. When I do use conventional again, I will just keep my oci at or below 4K miles...

From dave1251:
To provide some perspective to what your manufacture's does to test your vehicle's design.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=3559056
http://wot.motortrend.com/caught-testing-2012-hyundai-genesis-coupe-cold-weather-testing-36363.html
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/business/2014/02/11/54/0501000000AEN20140211005800320F.html
https://www.powertech.co.kr/en/rnd/performance.do


Then youtube Hyundai durability testing and watch what paces a engine has to do.
 
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