I have used Mobil One since its inception in 1975 with no probs.

Nowadays its not all that much more than reg. dino oil.

And Wallyworld (walmart) has 5-20 in the 5 quart jugs.

There is also a oil change DIY w/ PICTURES link on the stickys at the top of the website

Correct, but unfortunately they don't have 5 quarts all the time, at least my local store

I did my first oil change on the Sonata last night (mileage approximately 2,960) and overall it went pretty smoothly.

I pulled the car onto my ramps and was relieved to see the oil drain plug is rear facing. This allows more of the oil to drain out when the car is raised in the front...making sense because you generally have to raise the front of the car to gain access to the plug.
I'm still amazed that my Corvette has a front facing plug, causing me to lift the front to gain access to the plug and then raise the rear even high than the front so the oil will drain out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/offtopic.gif)
Tightened the Sonata oil drain plug back to 30 pounds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

I tried loosening the oil filter with just my hands via the hole in the plastic shroud. No dice, it was on there too tight.
So I removed the entire shroud to allow my oil filter wrench better access to remove the filter.
I don't know what Hulk of a man put this filter on at the factory (probably a machine) but I had to grip the filter so tightly with the filter wrench that I was literally crushing the filter with the wrench. Absolutely ridiculous how tight it was. Must have been close to 65 or 70 pounds of torque? It didn't help that there was minimal clearance to turn the wrench.
I was relieved when the filter finally began to turn and nothing appeared damaged upon its removal. Filled the new filter with oil and screwed it on.

I put all of the plastic shrouding back on but was disappointed to see that one of the screw holes was stripped. Keep in mind all I did was remove the screw. Upon putting it back, I could just stick the screw in the hole with no turning – completely stripped. I double-checked the other screws to ensure they weren't different sizes…they were all the same. Apparently the hole was stripped at the manufacturer.

Drove the car. No leaks. Everything is fine.
The next oil change promises to be MUCH EASIER since the oil filter is reasonably torqued down meaning I shouldn't have to remove the plastic shroud again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/banana.gif)

This post has been edited by FASST LN: Nov 10 2009, 01:17 PM

This is a common problem - especially with "spin-on" oil filters - apparently they don't lube the gaskets when installing the filters - I had to use a humongous pair of channelock pliers to remove the original filter on a new car that I leased a short time ago.

Yup, that factory installed filter was a bear! But from here on it will be easy...you will never need to remove the splash guard again to change the oil.

I have posted detailed oil change "instructions" in this forum (use the search) - be sure to use the plastic bag to reduce or eliminate spillage.

Regards,
GEWB

When I took my filter off the first time I simply loosened it with a metal oil filter cup style whatever their called. I took my new filter (the hyundai oem one) into the auto parts store and slipped on different ones until I found the one that fit. I knew from previous experiance that takeing off the factory filter can be bad times. I then used a 12 in extention that I already had and stuck it up the cut out hole to loosen the filter. It came off super easy! Aftrer it was loose I took a walmart plastic bag and held it around the filter and unscrewed until it came off. Very clean and easy. I'll probably never use the cup filter wrench again as the hyundai filters are impossible to put on too tight and I always oil the gasket. A good thing to make sure of when you get the filter off is to always make sure that the gasket comes off with it. Sometimes they stick because of not being oiled from the factory. Also wipe the mateing surface clean on the bottom of the engine with a paper towel. I also have replaced the drain bolt with a quick drain valve that has a hose attachment. I attach my hose and have it drain into an empty milk jug while I take off the filter. Easy and makes no mess at all! The drain valve can be bought at harbor freight for like $4.