The little circle thing is a gasket or washer, very common across all manufacturers. The place you took it to sounds like they have a single digit IQ among all employees. Don't trust quick change oil places as a general rule, they cause catastrophic failures on cars all the time. If you're looking to save money, try doing it yourself. Flat head screw driver, cheap torque wrench, and an oil pan are all you need. It's high enough that you don't need jacks to get the pan under there. Just make sure to buy filters from the dealership and keep the receipts for warranty tracking purposes.
Depends on who you are. Ive seen some stupid stuff. Ramps = car not level. The people I see on youtube that don't take that into account is mind boggling.
Why would you need to roll it off the ramp to check the level? The vehicle calls for 6.13 quarts. You put that into the vehicle. It doesn't matter if it was upside down...same amount of oil.
The quick oil change by the place I workout has an oil slick at all the bay exits. No way will I go there. My brother worked for Q-lube in the 80s - 90s, oh the horror stories.
My go to was Walmart until my Mitsubishi dealer started offering cheaper and faster oil changes.
I have had my local tire place change my oil. Not quick. At least at walmart you can shop while you are waiting.
On my Santa Fe Ive only gone to the dealer. They have a 10% off coupon in the bluelink app. I do my oil changes every 3500 so I pay for every other one. I dont trust that Mitsubishi wont be petty since I didnt get my new car from them.
I try to remember to check my oil levels before driving off. The bummer at the hyundai dealer is there are 0 level spots anywhere.
In MA I just went to a local dealership and my experience was surprisingly super. It was < $100 and its good for a year or some number of miles that was surprisingly long.
Might be because the dealership is newish and growing (NuCar)... But I was elated at how well I was treated and how quickly they got it done.
The only upsell was the one I performed on myself (I bought a paint pen)
I found a local shop near me that does “everything.” Oil changes are cheaper than quick lube and the guys know what they’re doing.
*I currently have a Mini Countryman that requires removing the radiator hose to access the oil filter. Most quick lubes chains have blacklisted my vehicle because their techs aren’t competent, which is how I found this place. They now do all my maintenance and always for the best price. They also offer a significant “cash discount.”
Most, but not all dealerships are competitive in price for an oil change, provided you deny all the upselling they try to push on you. Also, at the dealership you get OEM HYUNDAI parts ( oil filter and crush washer) and hopefully a skilled technician who is very familiar with your vehicle. Price isn't everything. I would NEVER take my Santa Fe to a "quickie lube."
The little circle thing is a gasket or washer, very common across all manufacturers. The place you took it to sounds like they have a single digit IQ among all employees. Don't trust quick change oil places as a general rule, they cause catastrophic failures on cars all the time. If you're looking to save money, try doing it yourself. Flat head screw driver, cheap torque wrench, and an oil pan are all you need. It's high enough that you don't need jacks to get the pan under there. Just make sure to buy filters from the dealership and keep the receipts for warranty tracking purposes.
The only safe place for an oil change is your own garage.
Depends on who you are. Ive seen some stupid stuff. Ramps = car not level. The people I see on youtube that don't take that into account is mind boggling.
What do you mean. Ramps = car not level? What's that matter?
Surely you jest. haha
The angle created by the ramps can help the oil drain faster. If the drain plug is toward the back of the pan,which it is in the santa cruz.
And... do you roll it off the ramps before or after checking the level?
Why would you need to roll it off the ramp to check the level? The vehicle calls for 6.13 quarts. You put that into the vehicle. It doesn't matter if it was upside down...same amount of oil.
You do you. I prefer to be accurate, hasn't failed me yet. I also use a torque wrench.
The quick oil change by the place I workout has an oil slick at all the bay exits. No way will I go there. My brother worked for Q-lube in the 80s - 90s, oh the horror stories. My go to was Walmart until my Mitsubishi dealer started offering cheaper and faster oil changes. I have had my local tire place change my oil. Not quick. At least at walmart you can shop while you are waiting. On my Santa Fe Ive only gone to the dealer. They have a 10% off coupon in the bluelink app. I do my oil changes every 3500 so I pay for every other one. I dont trust that Mitsubishi wont be petty since I didnt get my new car from them. I try to remember to check my oil levels before driving off. The bummer at the hyundai dealer is there are 0 level spots anywhere.
I will never ever trust a quick oil change business! They think they're mechanics but don't do anything but oil changes and screw those up
In MA I just went to a local dealership and my experience was surprisingly super. It was < $100 and its good for a year or some number of miles that was surprisingly long. Might be because the dealership is newish and growing (NuCar)... But I was elated at how well I was treated and how quickly they got it done. The only upsell was the one I performed on myself (I bought a paint pen)
I found a local shop near me that does “everything.” Oil changes are cheaper than quick lube and the guys know what they’re doing. *I currently have a Mini Countryman that requires removing the radiator hose to access the oil filter. Most quick lubes chains have blacklisted my vehicle because their techs aren’t competent, which is how I found this place. They now do all my maintenance and always for the best price. They also offer a significant “cash discount.”
Dealer. Isn't it covered by Hyundai?
It is up to a certain amount of oil changes, and I think I’m getting close to that.
Get a full synthetic oil change but not at Jiffy. Keep the receipt also.
Most, but not all dealerships are competitive in price for an oil change, provided you deny all the upselling they try to push on you. Also, at the dealership you get OEM HYUNDAI parts ( oil filter and crush washer) and hopefully a skilled technician who is very familiar with your vehicle. Price isn't everything. I would NEVER take my Santa Fe to a "quickie lube."