How to tell if there is oil in your coolant?
If you have oil mixed with coolant in the reservoir, you will notice a thick, milky or gravy-like substance that is a tell-tale sign that you have this issue. You will want to clean the reservoir thoroughly and flush the radiator with water.
Why is my Hyundai Sonata engine burning oil?
No noted leaks or smoking, but there is valve train noise when the oil level is 1 quart low or lower. Increased oil consumption and engine knocking. Hyundai not honoring their commitment to replace engine free of cost.
Are there any problems with the Hyundai Sonata?
Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 70 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata.
When do I need to change coolant in my Hyundai?
If the level is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently. If the level drops again, visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis of the reason. The engine coolant should be changed at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
When was the last oil change on my Hyundai Sonata?
In oct. . 2020 my Sonata was at pep-boys auto for a synthetic-oil change. Pep-boys called me to advise can’t service the car for the oil change. Since last oil change 6k miles ago their was no oil in the engine.
What happens when the oil is low on a Hyundai Sonata?
The dashboard warning lights do not come on when the oil is low. This could result in catastrophic engine failure. The vehicle also experiences engine knocking and hesitating when accelerating from 30mph. This has been a safety issue when merging onto the highway, which is almost all of my driving.
What to do if coolant level drops in Hyundai?
If the level is below the “L” mark, add engine coolant to bring it up between “L” and “F”. If the level is low, inspect for coolant leaks and recheck the fluid level frequently. If the level drops again, visit your Hyundai dealer for an inspection and diagnosis of the reason.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the Sonata. My car cut off on a city street, on 4-11-21 and when I cut it back on the check engine light came on and was blinking with the acceleration reduced and the car was jerking.
What kind of coolant should I use on my Hyundai Tucson?
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a 50/50 mix with water. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should not be used.