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#117 of 164 Re: Road Trip [rmhockman] by doctorsti May 31, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: rmhockman (May 26, 2008 4:24 am) So far 3100 miles and have kept the trip computer going the whole time, got 16.9 mpg total. Driving has been primarily city 50mph or less. Three days per week commute 120 highway miles, some stop and go. We expected 18 or so but I suppose 17 isn't too bad. I am intrigued by the the increase in mpg with the synthetic. I just went and bought 15 qts of regular 5w-30 for a few changes but I suppose I can just use that for my car and pick up some synthetic for the veracruz. Does Hyundai recommend synthetic? Replies to this message: lmf4159 (Jun 01, 2008 11:50 am) 1trulove (Jun 03, 2008 7:39 am) steve_ (Jun 04, 2008 3:00 pm)
#118 of 164 Re: Road Trip [doctorsti] by lmf4159 Jun 01, 2008 (11:50 am)
Replying to: doctorsti (May 31, 2008 7:07 pm) I recently took my VC in for it's first oil change and asked about synthetic oil. The service manager told me the extra cost would be more than the 1 or 2 MPG's we might gain. He did the math based on 12K miles a year and it made sense to me. With 100K mile warranty, it is also not necessary for engine purposes. That was his opinion. Replies to this message: 1trulove (Jun 03, 2008 7:39 am) steve_ (Jun 04, 2008 3:00 pm)
#119 of 164 Re: Road Trip [rmhockman] by mjb56 Jun 01, 2008 (2:33 pm)
Replying to: rmhockman (May 26, 2008 4:24 am) Our locale just switched to Ethanol 10% at all stations. I'm on the first tank so it will be interesting to see how the mileage suffers. Interestingly enough, the two largest corn producing states, Iowa and Nebraska, give you the option of ethanol or pure gasoline. Here in the Peoples Republic of Wisconsin we get no such option. What a bunch of crapola.
#120 of 164 Re: Road Trip [lmf4159] by 1trulove Jun 03, 2008 (7:39 am)
Replying to: lmf4159 (Jun 01, 2008 11:50 am) Your right doctorsti - synthetic oil is expensive, but.... The Valvolene synthetic I buy at Walmat costs about $18 for 5 qts. That's about $3.60 a qt. which is about twice the cost of coventional oil. Also, after my first two conventional oil changes at 3,000 mi. and 7,500 mi., I switched to the synthetic and a change interval of 7,500 mi. (which is OK with Hyundai). Did your service manager recommend continued 3,000 mi. oil changes? If so, that's why the cost numbers didn't work.   The fact that you can go longer between oil changes makes that cost alone about at break even. Then there are the benefits of synthetic over conventional. Improved gas mileage is only one. A better running and longer life engine really adds value to your vehicle. This is particularly true if you intend to keep it beyond 100,000 miles or just don't want warranty hassles if there are engine problems. The document called "The Motor Oil Bible" (check it out online) goes into great detail describing the benefits of synthetic oil and does a comprehensive analysis of most available oils (conventional, blends and full synthethic) so you can do an intelegent job of selecting what's right for you.   PS: My last tank averaged 25 mpg. "> Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 04, 2008 3:00 pm)
#121 of 164 Re: Road Trip [1trulove] by steve_ HOST Jun 04, 2008 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: 1trulove (Jun 03, 2008 7:39 am) Motor oil is a lot better than it used to be. I change the oil on my van every 7,500 miles (or longer) with plain ol' "dead dino" and I'm at 125,000 miles on it so if it dies now, I guess I'm happy.   I bet the Hyundai's sold in Europe have a 10,000 mile factory recommended interval, since that seems to be the norm over there. Anyone from the EU know?   Lots more in the Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 discussion.
#122 of 164 The Motor Oil Bible by 1trulove Jun 05, 2008 (5:17 am)
Steve, or anyone else interested, try this source for the mother load of motor oil info: motoroilbible.com/ Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 07, 2008 8:21 am)
#123 of 164 Re: The Motor Oil Bible [1trulove] by steve_ HOST Jun 07, 2008 (8:21 am)
Replying to: 1trulove (Jun 05, 2008 5:17 am) Those sites are great if you are a oil change hobbyist. At least he cites some SAE stuff.   I do my own oil changes but it's a chore for me, not something I look forward too. I get what's on sale at NAPA or Wal-Mart and go by the manufacturer recommendation (frequently sliding a 1,000 miles or more, especially if the weather is chilly). I drive them forever but I don't care to spend the $20 on an oil analysis either - it's just a daily driver, not a F1 racecar.   My cars cranked fine in Anchorage living outside for 20 winters too, so I don't much buy into the easier start claims of synthetic either. If it's that cold, use a block heater.   Ah, but "we" digress (ok, me ) - anyone checking their mpg?
#124 of 164 Ethanol effects by mjb56 Jun 07, 2008 (3:44 pm)
On my first full tank of Ethanol (now mandated in our area) I'm down to 18.8 vs. the 20.9 on real gasoline. (These are all city driving figures. Haven't done the highway calc yet.) Bummer! Replies to this message: oscar_gata (Jun 09, 2008 9:48 am) mjb56 (Jun 20, 2008 6:17 pm)
#125 of 164 Re: Ethanol effects [mjb56] by oscar_gata Jun 09, 2008 (9:48 am)
Replying to: mjb56 (Jun 07, 2008 3:44 pm) Does the ethanol cost 10% less? If so, then you are breaking even. Replies to this message: mjb56 (Jun 20, 2008 6:17 pm)
#126 of 164 Re: Ethanol effects [oscar_gata] by mjb56 Jun 20, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: oscar_gata (Jun 09, 2008 9:48 am) Nope, it's the same price. However, I did a recent highway run of about 200 mi. and got around 27 mpg. It pays to go the speed limit.

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