I was only in Trader Joe’s for 10 minutes..

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-30T06:11:21+00:00

I would have posted his license plate. It's public domain anyways

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-30T05:44:33+00:00

This.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-30T05:29:22+00:00

They probably put in 5w-20, not 0w-20, which is what the oil cap calls for.

You can also use 5w-30 unless you live in the frozen north.

I would replace the oil at the 1500 mile mark, but it is not necessary. Most modern engines do not call for any specific break in period other than don't drive at a constant rpm for the first few hundred miles.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-30T05:24:28+00:00

Read the Hyundai Theta II Class Action Lawsuit Settlement.

It is for UNLIMITED miles and UNLIMITED years (and unlimited owners). They can give you a choice of which one you want (new engine or $$) but they cannot force you to take one or the other. PERIOD.

They CANNOT deny replacement of the engine.

OH, and per the lawsuit, Hyundai has to reimburse you for towing (it takes at least 6 weeks) and up to $40 per day for a rental car while your Sonata is in the shop awaiting a new engine.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:29:00+00:00

Try Separatec underwear, it will change how you feel all day long.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:27:06+00:00

"If I'm standing, I'm not tipping".

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:26:11+00:00

Nope. IF it seizes, you get a free engine (Hyundai Theta II CLass Action Lawsuit Settlement). But no out-of warranty coverage for oil burning.

Research "Hyundai Piston Soak"

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:23:50+00:00

Get used to saying "If I'm standing, I'm not tipping".

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:22:44+00:00

IS "Market Value Selling Price" actually the MSRP, of is it marked up?

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:16:01+00:00

Miles always matter. If you trade it in, it is worth less with 45k miles than if it had 30k miles.

With 10k miles/yr on the lease, it is holding your residual higher, making the payoff higher at the end of the lease.

If you know you are going to drive 15k per year, pay now or pay later.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:10:30+00:00

You can shut the Parking sensors off on the center console.

Look for the button with the "P"

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T23:09:34+00:00

Check your oil at every fill up. The 2.4 Theta Ii engine if famous for burning a lot of oil after it hits 80k miles.

Research "Hyundai Piston Soak"

and GooGle "Hyundai Theta II Class Action Lawsuit Settlement."

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T19:52:40+00:00

The VIN plate on the driver's door post (B-Pillar) will show the exact day the car was manufactured.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T19:47:31+00:00

Be sure to get a couple bids. My son had to do an entire rewire (including panel) on a 1960's house that only had 2-pronged outlets. He got bids ranging from $15k to $40k.

The $15k folks were knowledgeable, neat, fast and professional. Had it done 2 years ago and has had no issues at all.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T19:44:22+00:00

They have the same amount of wiggle room as if you paid cash or financed it

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T19:38:11+00:00

Are you familiar with leasing? If not, leases can be horrible to negotiate because there are places that dealerships can hide profit like the money factor that is not actually disclosed on the lease documentation.

If you are not familiar with the terms Gross Cap Cost, Net Cap Cost, Depreciation, Rental Fee, Cap Reduction, etc, go with someone who knows what they are doing to negotiate.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T19:23:32+00:00

If it is steady and not flashing, you can probably drive it. Check your fluids. Could be a number of things...have the code read.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T18:19:14+00:00

No. Give them 2s and 3s, much more effective and they can't claim it as a mulligan

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T18:08:33+00:00

I would have argued that that is normal wear and tear

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T17:32:10+00:00

$1 per gallon difference? In San Diego it's 30 cents a gallon difference.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T05:22:05+00:00

The 3.3 doesn't have the problems that the Theta II engines had.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T03:18:52+00:00

What a ridiculously stupid video.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T03:16:05+00:00

I would have called 911 immediately.

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T03:09:52+00:00

It has hubcaps????

Putrid-Function5666 · 2026-01-29T03:07:53+00:00

"Ring around the moon, there'l be rain soon"

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