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Title: Hyundai i30 GD 1.8 Oil Change and Washer
Post by: chewbaccatakingadump on October 18, 2019, 04:16:17
Hi,
I had a quick search I forum, from what I can see a standard 1.8 litre GD i30 takes 5w-30 oil?
Any recommended brands? Nulon etc?
I am mainly asking because I also own a VF commodore that takes the dexos approved 5w-30 oil and I was wondering if using the same oil will cause any longer-term wear effects on my i30?
My local holden dealer has informed me that they now sell 5L dexos approved 5w-30 oil for about $25 which is hard to find at that price at supercheap and is suppose to be better for the longer-term health of the engine.
Also, Holden has started replacing the OEM sump plug around $6 every service as it the same cost as replacing the OEM washer. Is the i30 just a washer replacement?
The car has done around 120k and is 2013 model.
Many Thanks


Title: Re: Hyundai i30 GD 1.8 Oil Change and Washer
Post by: quankino on October 18, 2019, 05:16:19
If the sump plug works fine just leave it unless the head is worn out or it's a leak.
I usually do Pernite 5w-40 HPR5 for my FD 2.0. Costs me around $35/5 litres when it's on sales at SCA.
I believe that @CraigB or @tw2005  uses 5w-30 10 Tenths from my memory.
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 GD 1.8 Oil Change and Washer
Post by: CraigB on October 18, 2019, 07:27:03
I’m fairly sure Dexos oil is unsuitable for Hyundai engines, I personally use Penrite A5B5 PAO (true synthetic) oil or same spec in full synthetic 5W-30 which is suitable for GD to PD 1.6 ltr petrol engines, inc turbos.

The 1.8ltr engines require a A3B4 full synthetic in a 5W-30 or 40, stick with the good brands as many cover that spec, I highly recommend the Shell Ultra 5W-40  :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 GD 1.8 Oil Change and Washer
Post by: chewbaccatakingadump on November 12, 2019, 21:26:43
I am sorry this took so long but thank you for the replies and suggestions.
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 GD 1.8 Oil Change and Washer
Post by: NotaN on November 26, 2019, 03:47:44
Hyundai use an aluminium washer for sump plugs. I use Mitsubishi one use crush washers as that's what Hyundai was using before changing to the cheaper aluminium washer.
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