Actually, I think you're right on the money on this one, Matt. Who knows
why the service advisor says what he says? Is 10W-30 the only thing the
dealer has in bulk? Has he learned from his 1968 Charger? Who knows.
Unless has some particular experinece with your engine and why it's bad to
use anything other than 10W-30, there's no reason to take his advice over
the manual.

Have a look at your manual and see what seems to be the best fit for your
climate. Also check the oil cap. The manufacturer's preferred viscosity
is often stamped onto the oil cap. Between the two, and whatever other
factors you think are important, decide what's best for you. I can pretty
much guarantee that as long as you don't stray from the recommended
viscosities in the manual that you won't have an oil-related problem
because of the particular viscosity you've used.

 

Thanks to everyone that responded.. looked in the manual.. says in there
and I quote for better gas milage 5w-30 Oil can be used.... not sure why
the Service Writer was so hell and bent on make sure I put the other in but
he wont in the future..

Pete..


"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
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> Actually, I think you're right on the money on this one, Matt. Who knows
> why the service advisor says what he says? Is 10W-30 the only thing the
> dealer has in bulk? Has he learned from his 1968 Charger? Who knows.
> Unless has some particular experinece with your engine and why it's bad to
> use anything other than 10W-30, there's no reason to take his advice over
> the manual.
>
> Have a look at your manual and see what seems to be the best fit for your
> climate. Also check the oil cap. The manufacturer's preferred viscosity
> is often stamped onto the oil cap. Between the two, and whatever other
> factors you think are important, decide what's best for you. I can pretty
> much guarantee that as long as you don't stray from the recommended
> viscosities in the manual that you won't have an oil-related problem
> because of the particular viscosity you've used.
>

 

Hello Pete,

PC> not sure why the Service Writer was so hell and bent on make sure I
PC> put the other in but he wont in the future..

Let me tell you about service writers. I don't know who they get to fill
these positions but they are not always the sharpest tool in the box, and
they don't always seem competent.

One Hyundai service adviser told me that he had no idea if they torqued wheel
lug nuts at all, they 'just use the imapct wrench on them'. Didn't even know
about the so-called 'torque sticks' (which BTW and IMO, are not accurate
as a proper torque wrench). I stopped dealing with that service department
as they seemed only able to talk to people who had more money/less time than
they had sense.

Another Hyundai service adviser told me that he would have to 'drop my transmission'
to cure the squeak in my clutch pedal. I asked him if he was joking, because
all I wanted was for him to call one of his mechanics over with a can of
WD-40 and lube the clutch pedal assembly itself. He said he was not joking
and wondered when next I could bring in the car. I said forget it, and went
home and applied the lubricant myself. Well it has been over a year now and
no more squeak. As for my opinion of the technical ability of the service
adviser -- lets just say it is not favourable. Either he does not listen
or he is an idiot.

In my experience, it is always best to speak to a mechanic. The trick is
getting past the adviser ...

Regards,
Wayne Moses
Houston, Texa

 

"Wayne Moses" <wmoses@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:fd67242821ace8c952e385a5e140@news-server.houston.rr.com...
> Hello Pete,
>
> PC> not sure why the Service Writer was so hell and bent on make sure I
> PC> put the other in but he wont in the future..
>
> Let me tell you about service writers. I don't know who they get to fill
> these positions but they are not always the sharpest tool in the box, and
> they don't always seem competent.
>

No kiddin' Wayne. When was the last time that you saw a Service Writer who
looked like he was a grisly old, time worn mechanic who just wanted to get
off the wrenches, but wasn't quite ready to retire? Generally, they're
younger folks (nothing against that) who have never done much wrench turning
on the vehicles they are "expert" on... or any other vehicle for that
matter. Their job is to process paper in order to create a schedule and a
workflow for a shop - too bad they often try to play mechanic. They seldom
do a good job at that role.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net