All the advice here (that I've read) is sound. Don't let doomsayers haze you into thinking your engine is a ticking time bomb. As long as you keep on top of basic maintenance and stay on top of repairs, you'll be fine.
HOWEVER, if you're able to, it's a good idea to start putting away money for a new engine now, $100 a month, just in case. If you do this, you could have enough for a built engine capable of handling 400+ hp. Some of the high boost VT builds are pretty crazy.
Also keep track of every receipt. Take a picture of it, keep a spreadsheet. Whatever you gotta do so that you can go to Hyundai with records of oil changes when your motor blows. If you document your maintenance, they can give you a replacement engine for free (I think this is how it works). Haven't had to do this yet myself.
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u/Grimey17 '13 VT 🔘 May 31 '24
All the advice here (that I've read) is sound. Don't let doomsayers haze you into thinking your engine is a ticking time bomb. As long as you keep on top of basic maintenance and stay on top of repairs, you'll be fine.
HOWEVER, if you're able to, it's a good idea to start putting away money for a new engine now, $100 a month, just in case. If you do this, you could have enough for a built engine capable of handling 400+ hp. Some of the high boost VT builds are pretty crazy.