why is that important? Because I'm supposed to drive for a thousand miles and show back up at the dealership so a Hyundai service rep can witness how much oil my 2015 Veloster has lost/burned/leaked, and it's not likely to still have enough oil to keep the engine lubed.
The one thousand mile is the measure for how much oil an engine goes through, to compare with the "standard" that each car company has decided is the most they can claim is typical, and not an indication of bad choices on their part to get the least expensive parts that will last until after the warranty is over.
This isn't upsetting, because, hey - they simply are in business not to make happy customers, but to make cars that don't require warranty work, but will eventually fail so the owner has to buy a new car.
That's the way the world works.
So, to determine how much to spend on engine parts, is cost analysis, and decided by how well they have to engineer the vehicle, vs how long the car has to last so it only wears out after the warranty.
If it causes too many warranty repairs, they learn to build it a bit better. If it doesn't cost more to replace parts and engines under warranty, than it costs to make hundreds of thousands of cars at that little bit better parts costs, that will show they chose wisely, and saved the company money
Some companies claim one quart or liter of oil per 1000 miles is acceptable. Other car makers claim a quart or liter per 500 miles.
It's seems this isn't rare, a lot of forums and chat rooms online show that this is a common problem, and yet I haven't heard anything about it, probably because I pay no attention to new car stuff.
looking around with a google search shows that there are a LOT of Hyundai and Kia with engine problems, and recalls. https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/hyundai-elantra-kona-veloster-recalled-due-to-engine-problems-a1121205321/
https://www.kbb.com/hyundai/veloster/2015/recall/ NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V746000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely
How long have I been a daily fan you ask ? I remember when you were debating buying that car !
ReplyDeletelol, then you've seen a lot of good stuff, and a lot of mediocre stuff. I must be doing something right to keep you coming back to see what's new. Has anything stood out as remarkably good?
DeleteThe wide variety included here is remarkable , nice work .
DeleteHallo,Diese Probleme haben auch VAG TSI oder Motore.Vielleicht wird das Öl durch Alterung immer dünner und verbrennt wie bei einem Moped.MfG
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Most modern makers will say to expect some oil loss through normal driving. My '94 Ford Falcon(Aust.) with 4litre OHC motor with 240000Kms.(150,000Mls.) on clock does not use a drop. And,it has had the Ally head off for their usual problem. !!
ReplyDeleteMy 1988 Winnebago with the swell 454 came back from my last 1,200 trip only 1/4 qt down..I do have a slow leak at the rear mains.."Lucy" is an older gal with 128,000 miles under her skirt.
ReplyDeleteShe's a keeper!