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Winston Azera driver -> RE: California difference? (4/11/2006 1:03:27 PM)
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Okay folks ... today was the first trip with the baby going back to the doctor. My Azera had it's first oil change [and I really got lip-service from the service manager]. The service manager kept hounding me to only get the oil changed at 5,000 miles. Well, my husband and I both have always had the oil changed at 3,000 in our vehicles of the past. I am about to make a serious road trip in this car, and today the mileage was 2,738. They did change the oil and filter. This was offered by the dealer before the sale [FREE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION FOR 1 YEAR AFTER THE SALE]. No miles were specified on that deal, so I am going to get every service I can during the first year.
NOTICE: The oil filter in the AZERA is in the TOP OF THE ENGINE. You need a special tool to open the top of the engine. The filter has two O-gaskets, one for the top and one for the bottom of the filter, and it is supposed to cost about $8.00 for this filter. I wasn't allowed into the work area, but I did stand at the door and ask questions at the top of my lungs. I wanted to know why they were taking my engine apart! Sort of shocking to a former Ford owner. The people that worked on it were very nice to explain where the filter was, how it is changed, and the type of oil that was put into the car.
I was in and out of the shop in no time. Basically it was a good experience, minus the attitude of the service manager. He thought I was snapping at him about the mileage. I just don't like to hear someone's mouth about when we choose to change the oil. This car will be taken care of probably better than most people would take care of a car. It has to last me between 11-15 years, and the service WILL happen.
They did put a list in the car for me about upcoming services available for the car. I had some questions, and found out AZERA and SONATA have the TIMING CHAIN. No recommendation about changing that. The little service booket claims that for those needing to change a TIMING BELT, Hyundai recommends 60,000 miles and the cost at the High Point dealership is currently $789.95.
There are other things in this phamplet that I probably wouldn't consider, like they add fuel injection cleaner to the tank at 15,000 miles, 45K and 75K. ??? WHY is the big question. With all the fuel additives today, is that really necessary? Or is this just a way to rip off the unknowing consumer?
ANYONE OUT THERE PUTTING FUEL INJECTION CLEANER IN THEIR NEARLY NEW HYUNDAI??? Would like to hear from you folks. I get more information and honest feedback from this site.
We are extremely pleased with the performance of our AZERA so far. The EPA mileage sticker is way off. We are getting almost 25 mpg in the city, and 36.4 mpg on the road. It still handles like a dream, NO SQUEAKS, NO RATTLES, NO VIBRATIONS. Love this car! Giddy-up-go!
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