Hello
I currently own a 2013 Hyundai ix35 with the 1.6 GDi engine (same as the veloster). Until now I was changing the oil every 4500 miles as the dealer recommends with Fully synthetic Castrol edge 5w30. I have also tried Mobil 1 esp formula. Now I am comsidering to shorten my oci to maybe 3000-3500 miles because at almost 5000 miles the oil looks very dark and has a strong smell of gasoline in it. The car is driven 50/50 city/hwy. Some short trips during the week but also 100 mile trips on the weekend. At the end of the oci the engine starts to comsume some oil. Should I go 3000 miles or stay where I am? I need your advice.
Thank you!
I currently own a 2013 Hyundai ix35 with the 1.6 GDi engine (same as the veloster). Until now I was changing the oil every 4500 miles as the dealer recommends with Fully synthetic Castrol edge 5w30. I have also tried Mobil 1 esp formula. Now I am comsidering to shorten my oci to maybe 3000-3500 miles because at almost 5000 miles the oil looks very dark and has a strong smell of gasoline in it. The car is driven 50/50 city/hwy. Some short trips during the week but also 100 mile trips on the weekend. At the end of the oci the engine starts to comsume some oil. Should I go 3000 miles or stay where I am? I need your advice.
Thank you!