Oil change Sonata GL
I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl).
I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath the engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no danger of spilling it. How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the Sonata? Any advice you could give would be appreciated. Thanks, G |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
Indeed, if you can get over the fact that these are not the "spin-on"
filters we have gotten used to over the years, you will like how convenient these cartridge oil filters are. You also have to get used to the fact that, at least for the time being, they will probably be a little more expensive, until more of these types are made. As for getting the car up, for a job like this, ALWAYS use ramps or a hoist. You only need jacks and jack-stands for jobs where you have to take the wheel(s) off. One would hope interference wouldn't require that. Ramps are relatively inexpensive and available just about anywhere, if you don't already have them. Interference is usually much more a problem for spin-on oil filters, then for the oil pan and drain plug. It should be no problem on this one. Hope this helps. Tom Wenndt "FGionni" <FG@aol.com> wrote in message news:tf17g.2$SV1.1@fe10.lga... >I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath > the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no > danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, > G > > |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
Indeed, if you can get over the fact that these are not the "spin-on"
filters we have gotten used to over the years, you will like how convenient these cartridge oil filters are. You also have to get used to the fact that, at least for the time being, they will probably be a little more expensive, until more of these types are made. As for getting the car up, for a job like this, ALWAYS use ramps or a hoist. You only need jacks and jack-stands for jobs where you have to take the wheel(s) off. One would hope interference wouldn't require that. Ramps are relatively inexpensive and available just about anywhere, if you don't already have them. Interference is usually much more a problem for spin-on oil filters, then for the oil pan and drain plug. It should be no problem on this one. Hope this helps. Tom Wenndt "FGionni" <FG@aol.com> wrote in message news:tf17g.2$SV1.1@fe10.lga... >I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath > the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no > danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, > G > > |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
Indeed, if you can get over the fact that these are not the "spin-on"
filters we have gotten used to over the years, you will like how convenient these cartridge oil filters are. You also have to get used to the fact that, at least for the time being, they will probably be a little more expensive, until more of these types are made. As for getting the car up, for a job like this, ALWAYS use ramps or a hoist. You only need jacks and jack-stands for jobs where you have to take the wheel(s) off. One would hope interference wouldn't require that. Ramps are relatively inexpensive and available just about anywhere, if you don't already have them. Interference is usually much more a problem for spin-on oil filters, then for the oil pan and drain plug. It should be no problem on this one. Hope this helps. Tom Wenndt "FGionni" <FG@aol.com> wrote in message news:tf17g.2$SV1.1@fe10.lga... >I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath > the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no > danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, > G > > |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
FGionni wrote:
> I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, I wouldn't recommend using a jack. If you do use a jack, be sure to place jack stands under the car once you have it lifted to working height. Most new cars don't really have good places to use a jack other than the locations designed for a full vehicle lift or the jack that comes with the car. Personally, I use wheel ramps. They are relatively easy to use (although not with a manual transmission Sonata - with its touchy throttle and clutch and too tall first gear!), don't cost much, quite safe as long as you set the parking brake and block the wheels and have less chance of damaging the car. Unless of course, you drive up them too fast and go over them with the front wheels! I've never done this, but I've seen it done... I'd suggest you invest in wheel ramps if you plan to do your own maintenance. Matt |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
FGionni wrote:
> I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, I wouldn't recommend using a jack. If you do use a jack, be sure to place jack stands under the car once you have it lifted to working height. Most new cars don't really have good places to use a jack other than the locations designed for a full vehicle lift or the jack that comes with the car. Personally, I use wheel ramps. They are relatively easy to use (although not with a manual transmission Sonata - with its touchy throttle and clutch and too tall first gear!), don't cost much, quite safe as long as you set the parking brake and block the wheels and have less chance of damaging the car. Unless of course, you drive up them too fast and go over them with the front wheels! I've never done this, but I've seen it done... I'd suggest you invest in wheel ramps if you plan to do your own maintenance. Matt |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
FGionni wrote:
> I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, I wouldn't recommend using a jack. If you do use a jack, be sure to place jack stands under the car once you have it lifted to working height. Most new cars don't really have good places to use a jack other than the locations designed for a full vehicle lift or the jack that comes with the car. Personally, I use wheel ramps. They are relatively easy to use (although not with a manual transmission Sonata - with its touchy throttle and clutch and too tall first gear!), don't cost much, quite safe as long as you set the parking brake and block the wheels and have less chance of damaging the car. Unless of course, you drive up them too fast and go over them with the front wheels! I've never done this, but I've seen it done... I'd suggest you invest in wheel ramps if you plan to do your own maintenance. Matt |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Indeed, if you can get over the fact that these are not the "spin-on" > filters we have gotten used to over the years, you will like how convenient > these cartridge oil filters are. You also have to get used to the fact > that, at least for the time being, they will probably be a little more > expensive, until more of these types are made. He said he has a 4 cyl. so he still has a spin-on style filter. Only the V-6 has the cartridge filter. Matt |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Indeed, if you can get over the fact that these are not the "spin-on" > filters we have gotten used to over the years, you will like how convenient > these cartridge oil filters are. You also have to get used to the fact > that, at least for the time being, they will probably be a little more > expensive, until more of these types are made. He said he has a 4 cyl. so he still has a spin-on style filter. Only the V-6 has the cartridge filter. Matt |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Indeed, if you can get over the fact that these are not the "spin-on" > filters we have gotten used to over the years, you will like how convenient > these cartridge oil filters are. You also have to get used to the fact > that, at least for the time being, they will probably be a little more > expensive, until more of these types are made. He said he has a 4 cyl. so he still has a spin-on style filter. Only the V-6 has the cartridge filter. Matt |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
I have not needed to jack up mine (yet) but I'm surejack placement would be
covered in your owners manual. Gionni" <FG@aol.com> wrote in message news:tf17g.2$SV1.1@fe10.lga... >I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath > the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no > danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, > G > > |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
I have not needed to jack up mine (yet) but I'm surejack placement would be
covered in your owners manual. Gionni" <FG@aol.com> wrote in message news:tf17g.2$SV1.1@fe10.lga... >I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath > the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no > danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, > G > > |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
I have not needed to jack up mine (yet) but I'm surejack placement would be
covered in your owners manual. Gionni" <FG@aol.com> wrote in message news:tf17g.2$SV1.1@fe10.lga... >I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath > the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no > danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. > Thanks, > G > > |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
FGionni wrote:
> I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. You shouldn't need to jack up the car, but if you decide to, use a floor jack placed just behind the center tow hook, then put jack stands under the corner tow hooks. Don't use the jack that comes with the car, as it's not designed to lift the entire front end. |
Re: Oil change Sonata GL
FGionni wrote:
> I have about 2500 miles on my 3 months old Sonata (4 cyl). > I would like to change oil myself. I will probably use the genuine filter > from the dealership. I noticed the oil filter is in the front underneath the > engine which seems very convenient, once drained the oil there is no danger > of spilling it. > How do I lift the front? Where do I place the jack? > I have also a Camry V6 2003 and there is a metal bar underneath the engine > that can support the weight of the car. Is there anything similar in the > Sonata? > Any advice you could give would be appreciated. You shouldn't need to jack up the car, but if you decide to, use a floor jack placed just behind the center tow hook, then put jack stands under the corner tow hooks. Don't use the jack that comes with the car, as it's not designed to lift the entire front end. |
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