Post by: LowEmissionI30 on June 10, 2008, 01:38:19
The idea is that one should take it easy for the first 1000km at least and they recommend running the engine between 2000 and 4000 revs.
I started off doing that but getting past 3000 revs felt like I was racing the engine so I re-read the instructions and realised that their specification of the 2-4000 revs applies to both petrol and diesel engines.
Now I am wondering if Hyundai just forgot to provide the right instructions for the diesel engine and simply provided those for the petrol engine without saying so...
Any insights into how best to break in the 1.6 liter CRDi engine would be most appreciated, including any views on when to do the first oil change (Hyundai recommend changing after 15000km under normal driving conditions but this strikes me as very long for the first oil change given the engine is still bedding in)
Post by: Thumper on June 10, 2008, 02:50:18
For the next 1,000km I brought the revs up to 2,500rpm
After 2,000km, gave it a good run to the upper rev range! (Had a hiccup at 3,000rpm twice, will have the dealer look at the fuel filter next service)
Post by: LowEmissionI30 on June 11, 2008, 01:55:27
Post by: ouri30 on June 11, 2008, 12:03:50
That hiccup wouldn't happen to be a rev liiting type hiccup? That is, engine wouldn't rev passed 3000rpm?
If it is, there has been an issue with a few engines and Hyundai know about it. In ouri30 and in at least one other, they replaced the fuel filter unit and it solved the problem. I've detailed a fair amount of info regarding this on the Hyundai-forums and a little on here. If it occurs, stopping the engine, waiting a short time and restarting solves the immediate issue.
Have done over 10 000k since the replacement fuel filter and no more issues.
If it is this issue, why not phone the service manager and let him know so he can talk to Hyundai. I suspect they will ship your dealer a replacement and fit it at the next service.
Bob
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 11, 2008, 12:14:44
The service advisor at the dealership told me that i should vary the way i drive it for the first 1500k, not flog it but mix up my gear changes to work the engine in.
Post by: Thumper on June 12, 2008, 05:15:11
Have spoken to the dealership about this, they are aware of the issue and will replace the filter when I bring it in for the 7,500 service (Due very soon)
They'll also program the HALO system at the same time.
Post by: Dazzler on June 12, 2008, 12:26:14
) But seriously the more I think about it the more sense it makes..
Post by: Thumper on June 12, 2008, 12:42:35
Looks like it's a 50/50 chance that it's been turned on!
Post by: Dazzler on June 12, 2008, 12:47:37
Got the impression from advertising and the brochure it was on by default but pretty sure the owners manual indicates it's off by default and can be turned on by dealer. Think some dealers must have decided to turn it on as part of pre-delivery (maybe in the dodgy parts of Australia
)dazz
Post by: Thumper on June 12, 2008, 13:26:51
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
(maybe in the dodgy parts of Australia :lol:
Post by: ouri30 on June 12, 2008, 13:46:07
Then, at the 15 000k service, they said they activated what we thought was alread activated. Now, as before, it locks centrally at 40kph and then, when we stop, turn off the engine and remove the key, hey, presto, all doors centrally unlock. It's great.
Perhaps there are aspects of the Halo that can be setup to owners needs?
Bob
Post by: xflibble on January 25, 2010, 00:50:57
Any ideas?
Post by: Lorian on January 25, 2010, 07:31:52
I had similar questions, especially as I've got the diesel auto and am driving for the first time. Driving around town between 50-60km/h, to get it to rev over 2000rpm I have to put it into D2, and then it really doesn't sound as I think it should :)
Any ideas?
Just drive it normally. It's my opinion the guide is geared towards petrol engines. Just leave it in D.
Advice varies, but I:
Make sure it's warmed up, water temperature > 84c, before I go over 2000rpm.
Never go above 3000rpm.
Occasionally I will take it to 3000 rpm fairly sharply to try to ensure the rings are seating OK, when warm.
Let it idle for 30 seconds before switching off.
Obviously in an auto you don't get as much control over the rpm.
Post by: StarSeeker on January 25, 2010, 11:02:45
I have 2500 miles on the clock now and might consider an early first oil change, maybe at about 3000 miles.
Post by: eye30 on January 25, 2010, 17:24:00
might consider an early first oil change, maybe at about 3000 miles.
That is early.
When I bought mine I asked when do they do the first oil changed. Was it at 1,000 miles?
Told that it doesn't need one until 1st service interval.
Still not convinced that it should be so long but ............................ that's what the 5 year warranty is for.
But wait until the warranty expires and the engine will pack up at 5 years and 1 hour. :lol:
Post by: StarSeeker on January 25, 2010, 19:38:37
Might just be a good idea to have the service done when specified and then trade it in for a new one, before the warranty expires :wink:.
Already considered this and the car is only 3 months old :D.
Post by: Lorian on January 25, 2010, 19:39:59
I suppose I'm working on the days of old :rolleyes:.
Might just be a good idea to have the service done when specified and then trade it in for a new one, before the warranty expires :wink:. Already considered this and the car is only 3 months old :D.
Read the news section!
Post by: Dazzler on January 25, 2010, 19:44:50
I have 2500 miles on the clock now and might consider an early first oil change, maybe at about 3000 miles.
In Oz the service interval is 15,000Km or 12 months whichever comes first.. Quite a few of us over here got an interim done at 7500 (oil and filter only) and some are gettint thag done between every scheduled service. I got the first one at 7500 but now going every 15,000 as do over 25,000 per annum...
Post by: StarSeeker on January 25, 2010, 19:46:50
Read the news section!
:eek: Not changing it yet.
Post by: StarSeeker on January 25, 2010, 19:54:23
I got the first one at 7500 but now going every 15,000 as do over 25,000 per annum...
The unlimited mileage is a good deal for you then :wink:.
Post by: Dazzler on January 25, 2010, 20:02:51
I got the first one at 7500 but now going every 15,000 as do over 25,000 per annum...
The unlimited mileage is a good deal for you then :wink:.
Yes, whereas the wife's Nissan Tiida only averages about 9000kms per annum so at that rate she will have done less than 30,000km when the 3 year warranty runs out in March 2011.
If I kept my i30 for the full 5 years at the rate I am going I would have well over 130,000kms on the clock by then .. People like Bob (Our i30) would be over 250,000 kms by that time :eek:
Post by: StarSeeker on January 25, 2010, 20:37:13
If I kept my i30 for the full 5 years at the rate I am going I would have well over 130,000kms on the clock by then .. People like Bob (Our i30) would be over 250,000 kms by that time :eek:
Wish I did more miles than I do, as I don't feel I'm getting my moneys worth :mad:....:D
Post by: Dazzler on January 25, 2010, 20:49:33
The wife's Tiida is a very underrated car with a low resale value and the wife is very happy with it so we intend keeping that for 10 years or more.. by which time it should still be like new.. hopefully..
Post by: StarSeeker on January 25, 2010, 22:11:30
I will pay a penalty when I decide to sell in probably about 12 months time
You will have had some moneys worth out of it by then :D