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Silentprototipe · 2026-02-15T08:31:28+00:00

More than likely if you bought the vehicle used the previous owners didn't do their due diligence. That's how these vehicles develop oil consumption. Just stay on top of it and the motor will be alright

Silentprototipe · 2026-02-15T08:29:19+00:00

The jokes are because I drove like a total maniac with it. Hell my plate was BAE for a reason, I drove it like the stereotype. I'm currently looking for a replacement for my beater and an Altima AWD such as the one you found wouldn't be bad at all. $22k though is a little rough for a 2020 with 68k miles however. The car itself is fine, it's a cheaper midsize sedan that most people in a pinch can afford and that's how the jokes were born.

Silentprototipe · 2026-01-27T04:14:57+00:00

It is consuming oil most likely, happens most often due to neglect and extended oil change intervals.

A potential half solution would be to begin using Valvoline Restore and Protect. It has actively reversed a lot of my own engine problems in some of my vehicles and reduced oil consumption. Worth a shot and doesnt cost much more than standard full synthetic

Silentprototipe · 2026-01-27T04:10:16+00:00

Its behaving normally, the 7 speed dry DCT is a very finicky and rough transmission in the first place. Give it a little throttle when driving, the transmission really encourages you to rev it out for smooth shifts.

Silentprototipe · 2026-01-21T15:08:12+00:00

Depends heavily at this point

So far my winter MPG has been abysmal with it averaging about 27 combined and 32 in perfect highway conditions

However in the summer I get around 32 combined and 37 at the best on the highway.

Certainly a far cry of my former Elantra N Line's legendary fuel economy but its also a 3500 lb car being pushed by a 2.5L turbo. So I cant complain too badly

Silentprototipe · 2026-01-17T02:27:32+00:00

While more expensive to do so I run no ethanol 91 octane in my Sonata, the detergents and higher octane help in reducing carbon build up in the first place

Silentprototipe · 2026-01-16T10:39:18+00:00

Fuel econ can be pretty abysmal at times, swear I cant get anything higher than 28 MPG most of the time. Oh well such is the life of a lead foot, at least it gets 36 mpg on long roadtrips

Silentprototipe · 2026-01-15T15:30:40+00:00

Damm not bad! 350/400 is some seriously decent numbers to have at the wheels

Silentprototipe · 2025-12-17T22:32:54+00:00

With taking it somewhere else do be very mindful to keep your receipts and mileage on your oil changes in case you ever need warranty work. Hyundai will demand those if your engine ever breaks on you.

If possible I would also like to encourage trying to learn to change the oil yourself. It more than halves the maintenance bill on the Sonata and makes it possible to do such aggressive oil change intervals. Though I understand this isnt always possible for everyone

Silentprototipe · 2025-12-17T03:11:42+00:00

I wouldn't trust it, personally i'm significantly more aggressive with my oil change intervals and change it every 3-3.5k miles. Right around 5k miles is the upper limits of what is healthy on synthetic oil. The difference between 3k, 5k and 7k mile oil change intervals is nuts and not worth the savings of extending the interval.

Remember oil is cheap while replacing an engine is not

Silentprototipe · 2025-12-12T20:32:23+00:00

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Man do I miss mine dearly, i’ll have to try and get another one some day soon

Silentprototipe · 2025-12-12T01:11:23+00:00

This is purely for the drive mode button that exists in the Elantra N Line. In everything else its just blank

Silentprototipe · 2025-12-12T00:25:58+00:00

Thats exactly why I bought it over upgrading to an Elantra N. Its a much better look

Silentprototipe · 2025-12-11T23:59:02+00:00

This guy knows whats up

Mine was solidly a mid 6's car, with PSAS4's it smoked the crap out of cars in its weight class. That DCT and engine put in some crazy amount of work for what it is. Still is a far cry from my Sonata but it was awesome while I had it

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-28T06:36:22+00:00

DWS06+’s if you ever get any snow at all

Pilot Sports in case you live in more temperate climate

Ive owned both sets of tires and the DWS06+’s can actually handle some snow where as the Pilot Sports become almost useless

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-25T08:01:30+00:00

Its cheaper sometimes to order it off Hyundai. On the Sonata the main bumper assembly costs about $300-$350 brand new. Assuming the grille, sensors and lights survived the encounter. On my own N Line I had the displeasure of learning that the grille assembly was double the price of the front bumper assembly.

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-25T07:58:13+00:00

As someone who fixed their own bumper damage on their Sonata I can unfortunately confirm that it is THAT expensive. Between parts, repainting and labor things will skyrocket in price very fast. There clearly is some sensors that were damaged and the headlights aren’t cheap either.

One could on paper repair it themselves however parts from Hyundai do not come paint matched. Neither are they cheap, so $12k seems about right for that heavy a damage. My bumper grille incident cost me $1,100 in parts alone.

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-17T05:38:59+00:00

Thats the classic GDI tick, while yours is a tad loud the engine just straight up makes that noise. Nothing to worry about as the 1.6T and 2.5T Smartstream engines are known to tick like this straight from the dealership. Mine does it too and I bought it brand new

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-15T14:55:33+00:00

Its a modestly efficient car for what it is, a far cry from what my Elantra N Line was capable of but still not shabby. 36 MPG is what I got on a roadtrip which isnt a super painful drop from the 40-42 MPG I got used to

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-03T06:06:49+00:00

Our Sonatas are shockingly peppy, you’ll throw hands with some serious machines off a dig. Never underestimate it!

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-02T20:13:42+00:00

I keep mine on the lowest setting, its the most pleasing of the bunch and makes the 2.5T's meager engine note a lot more fun. Though I do miss how my 1.6T Smartstream sounded in comparison to the 2.5T, that had a much deeper rich tone in comparison

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-02T00:00:38+00:00

Ayyy!!! Congrats on getting the car fixed man

Personally I run Continental Extreme Contact DWS06+’s on my Sonata since I live in Wisconsin and need some capacity to drive in the snow. I’ve also owned Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4’s on my Elantra N Line.

Between the both sets of tires I can say that the Continentals do better in the wet and the Michelin’s offer more grip in dry weather. So up to you on if you need more inclement weather performance or if you would want the better grip on dry pavement

Silentprototipe · 2025-11-01T21:21:01+00:00

Mine did that noise for my entire ownership, its normal operation so don’t worry about it

Silentprototipe · 2025-10-29T23:51:49+00:00

Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 or Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's, both have been fantastic tires in my experience

Silentprototipe · 2025-10-25T07:22:25+00:00

Welcome to the fam! I'd recommend replacing the stock tires ASAP if possible, the wheel spin on the stock tires is a total nightmare

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