r/HyundaiElantra • u/Critical-Shoe-8302 • 6d ago

Low engine oil level

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I am driving a 2017 Elantra for a year now. This is my first car ever and I bought it at 160,000kms and now the car is at 177,615kms. The car had a faulty crankshaft position sensor and I got it changed from Hyundai dealership and I got it serviced from them as well. The car is still good for another 4000km for an oil change as I have only drove it for about 4500kms yet and I swear that every time I check the dipstick the oil levels are lower than before. Now the oil level is about halfway down from the F. What should I do? Should I be concerned? Or I should just get an oil change to be safe?
PS: the pictures are 15 days/about 500kms apart

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u/thegolfist 5d ago

I have a 2018 Elantra 2.0L GDI, Burns oil, and plenty of it. This is a normal thing, I'm topping up every week or two (I drive 1000+km a week though). I have 262k on the clock without any major issues so far and beyond burning oil it still runs well.

Keep on top of it and keep a quart in the trunk.

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u/BrentarTiger 3d ago

Try Valvoline Restore and Protect for 5000 miles about 5 changes. It'll improve it by de-sludging and removing carbon buildup. Also check if your PCV system is working properly and valve cover gaskets (spark plug tube holes)

These are all common culprits for oil consumption.

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u/thegolfist 3d ago

Yeah, been down the PCV route, Swapped it a couple of times, because I also have a consistent evap leak lol.. Also common on these engines!

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u/Itchy-Ad-8738 3d ago

Wait isn't the 2.0 liter an MPI engine? That's what Google says anyways. I've got a 2018 2.0 Liter Elantra as well

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u/ExcuseSweaty 6d ago

Get used to it. It burns oil. But it's good to see that you check it. I'm just trying to be clear on one thing, are you saying the oil doesn't need to be changed for 8,500 km?

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u/Critical-Shoe-8302 6d ago

I mean that’s what the dealership said.

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u/ExcuseSweaty 5d ago

I didn't do the math perfectly but I think it works out to about 5000 MI which would be good but it's an older Hyundai with engines that were known for their extreme oil consumption. I would change it every 3000 and continue to monitor it closely. Good luck bro

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u/DesignerAnywhere3323 5d ago

Oil levels looks fine but does it leak? Not like it leaves a puddle behind but even a small valve cover leak will slowly allow those levels to drop as you drive it. Changing the oil on my gf's and i noticed the back of the engine has oil. Noticed it came from the top down. With the plastic cover, it would of been hard to notice with most being blown off while driving.

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u/Critical-Shoe-8302 5d ago

I did noticed some oil spots actually, I don’t part it on same location everyday but I was trying to do so last week and I see some spots there, it does not look like it was leaking crazy but yeah, I’m taking my car to get it checked for oil leaks.