best engine oil for the hyundai ioniq kona niro hybrid and some preventive maintenance tips

[@johnmotley747]

Thank you, I like fixing my own car, and you are really giving a master class on this engine maintence.

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Thank you 🙏

[@TurgutKalfaoglu]

THANKS! I just replaced my clutch actuator fluid on my IONIQ hybrid.. Since I don't have a lift at home, I did it from the top.. I just removed the air intake hose (because it was blocking my view), and put a tube into the clutch actuator fluid reservoir (hourrah - it has no filter like the break fluid reservoir), and siphoned out the old one. Then I put the new DOT 4 into the reservoir the same way -- same hose in fact. Took maybe an hour. Would have been better to lift it up and clean the reservoir, but that was too difficult.

[@slacmd]

I use a turkey baster every/every other oil change. I empty it from the top until just before it reaches the hose at the bottom(I figured I don't want air in the lines like regular brake fluid.) then I fill it with fresh fluid. If its really bad, or if I skipped a clutch cleaning on the last oil change.. then I do it again a week later. seems to be working so far. lol

[@rickalain]

Hi im about to do that job. I just have 1 question, how much liquid did u use? 1 liter? 500ml?

[@TaylorPhase]

@@slacmd you should make a video doing it that way

[@slacmd]

@@TaylorPhase i'm not much of a video creator. probably would be a good idea though.

[@TaylorPhase]

@@slacmd it would be interesting because mine has a leak and I don’t wanna pay the dealership to keep topping it off for 200 bucks

[@dagv3236]

thanks, I changed the battery and everything is ok now.

[@jerrybradford5073]

Great info! I use nothing but Amsoil in my Goldwing and it shifts smooth as a kitten! I’m not sure if you have ever done a video on changing the car start battery on one of these hybrid models but I would like to see you do one next time you get a chance. Great job Jose!

[@livingforsail]

Great information for hybrid owners. I would love to see some “just the facts” videos. Tools you need. Torque specs. Zip-zap. Here’s how you do it. Thanks for watching. I was skipping around Trying to find the info.

[@roberttanner205]

Great content and information. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Thanks Robert I truly appreciate 🙏✅✅✅

[@Franciscsencu]

Jose, keep up the videos. You're doing a fantastic job. * On the Brake Fluid topic. In the video you're using the "regular" Amsoil DOT 3&4,. What's your take on the AMSOIL SERIES 600 DOT 4 which is almost double the price of the regular one and has better specs? Would you be comfortable using the 600 series and replace it every 24 Months? * It would also be very useful if you share with us the state of a Amsoil Brake fluid after 20k km or more, just to compare it with the OEM Break Fluid. * I saw your below comment on the purging of air in the actuator system; are you saying that the system automatically purges the air? When you're replacing the fluid are you also cleaning the pipes?

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Yes pipes are cleaned as well... with the scantool yiu can do the bleeding very easy, however it is not always needed for this process... gravity does the job 👋😎... the series 600 dot 4 it is the very best indeed...

[@titocuvi5590]

8:30 What do u think about use dot 5 to the clutch

[@germanbolivar8406]

Muy buenos consejos José, sino me cambian el líquido del actuador se lo diré que lo revisen, es la primera revisión de los 15000 km pero aquí en Granada (España) hemos tenido temperatura casi constante este verano de 41 Celsius y eso ha podido afectar al actuador. Gracias de nuevo y sigue con el buen trabajo, un saludo.

[@plin20000]

My first 2 used oil report showed high level of fuel dilution. Which thinned out the 0w20 oil to 0w16 viscosity.

[@bartoszbaranowski9475]

Im just wondering... What would this oil analysis show if You take the sample after 200-300 km of continous drive on combusion engine.

[@brendanbeloniak3321]

On what vehicle ? My 2017 Niro hybrid has gas getting into oil

[@Lxi-fi5hn]

Ertegrul has become a mechanic! 😊

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gommando]

hi, changing only the oil in the actuator reservoir, the one inside the actuator itself, how do you go about changing it?

[@cl7165]

After removing the clutch reservoir and cleaning refilling do you need to run the purge air program?

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

No need to at all 👋😎

[@leetos.4915]

Jose you’re a Gem my brother and I really appreciate I came across your channel…I wished you’re my ioniq trusted mechanic here in LA hehe really learning from your blogs as a 2017 ioniq owner here with 256K mileage and I’m gaining confidence to do myself my regular maintenance of oil from now on

[@johnnyk6906]

"256k" is a quarter million miles? is this correct? lot of miles for a six year old car. if this is true, any issues with the battery or any history of large repairs?

[@leetos.4915]

@@johnnyk6906 cat converter which was totally part of normal wear and tear due to high mileage doing Uber here in LA…also my negligence on clutch actuator fluid (burned it and messed up my slave cylinder) that is going on repair as I write this…didn’t check and change the fluid after almost 70K miles …manufacture recommended from their manual book every 20K miles…other than this nothing really was a money pit at all

[@johnnyk6906]

@@leetos.4915 impressive and on the Niro the clutch fluid reserve is mounted on the radiator support towards the top front so exchange via syphoning is a few minute tasks.

[@leetos.4915]

@@johnnyk6906 yep I found that out from Jose and wished would be the same on my ioniq but not at all…it’s hiding like a rat underneath

[@theforce5191]

Did u experience any jerking from the engine (or transmission)? Usually happens when you are in a complete stop and then accelerate

[@geo6307]

Hi, Can you tell me please if the coolant for the hybrid/electrical engine must be different from the coolant of gas engin ? Thanks

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

They are the same

[@ReflejosdelCielo]

Muchas gracias una vez más José.

[@TomerCahill]

Hi how are you wanted to know do you use lucas on a full tank of fuel

[@Cafe1890-v2r]

Thank you for the above video

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Glad you liked it 👋😁

[@Ruben-sg4xu]

Have you ever had to clean the valves on Ioniq or Niro? Any preventative maintenance for keeping valves clean?

[@cullenkline6893]

Since its a GDI engine, they all require carbon cleaning of intake valves. Just a design flaw. Replace pcv valve to reduce buildup. The buildup will reoccur. Simply remove intake manifold, 3/4 valves will be open/closed and the other will have to be closed after cleaning the first 3. Spray valve cleaner, agitate w brush/zip ties, but ideally walnut blasting or baking soda. Clean out w shop vac and let air dry.

[@cullenkline6893]

You can also run a hose through a vacuum line into the intake but it really doesn't do it justice in GDIs over 50k miles. Recommended to so this service around 100k miles.

[@gumarc7482]

Please, Why do Not Use 0w-20 for Hybrid vehicle oils? If I Choose This Viscosity, What Best Brand for You? Here in Brazil, We Have Motul, Mobil1, Liqui Moly... Thanks!

[@ReflejosdelCielo]

Hola José. Hice mantenimiento del líquido del actuador y se me hizo muy difícil poner un tornillo, concretamente el de la izquierda y no logré ponerlo por abajo. Tu cuando lo haces quitas una clema eléctrica que hay cerca para meter mejor el tornillo. Yo solo lo ancle con un tornillo 😢.

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Jejeje no te preocupéis que sólo es un depósito liviano así que debe de estar bien 👍

[@ReflejosdelCielo]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics Muchas gracias, en el próximo mantenimiento volveré a intentarlo.

[@aloysiusliew3109]

Thank you for sharing all the videos. It is very helpful. Can I check with you where is the fuel filter located? Thank you

[@منتصرفحماوي-ر3ش]

I want to clean egr

[@Peaches-N-Mango]

I have a 2017 Ioniq Hybrid with 107 000kms on it. Can you confirm that the engine clutch actuator fluid is only used for the engine clutch actuator? Does the dual clutch transmission use the fluid within the transmission for it's dual clutches?

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Engine uses clutch actuator hydraulic fluid ( dot 3 or 4 ) and dual clutch is anothe separated system and it is operated by a mechatronic unit. ( not hydraulic )

[@Peaches-N-Mango]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics thank you for the reply! I haven't had it long and I'm trying to catch up on all the maintenance. Do you think it's worthwhile to change the transmission fluid then? I guess it's not that different from gear oil in a manual

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

@@Peaches-N-Mango check out our tutorial replacing it... its very nice 👋😎

[@carlsgarage2023]

I left my ioniq plugin into the dealership for an oil change last month. They ended up keeping the car for a week because it had a serious 'oil leak' and needed to order a new part under warranty. It turned out to be that oil cooler that was replaced. I never noticed any oil leak before I left it in. Very strange.

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@carlsgarage2023]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics wondering if they over tightened the filter and deformed it or destroyed it when taking the old filter off. The part was definitely changed as it's new.

[@earlfrederick5833]

​@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics what causes the car to not switch to hybrid

[@qa1e2r4]

​@@earlfrederick5833 when the battery is drained it will refuse to use electric mode as the battery is empty. So it shifts to HEV mode until you recharge the battery

[@zubairsiddiqui9177]

Hi buddy, what are your views on using an intake valve cleaner spay to clean intake valve?

[@meanodustino9563]

I use CRC gdi intake/turbo cleaner; that stuff is amazing. Get it to operation temperature. Remove the brake booster hose and gently spray it in 1sec bursts. Heat soak 1hr. Drive it aggressively for 5km and you’ll notice way better idle and smoother running. 2times every year.

[@abzdadon74]

Hi Jose, I have a kia niro 2017 hybrid. My car has over 12000km, so far I have done all service work my self. Oil service, spark plugs, coolant flush, actuator fluid, brake fluid change and dct oil change. Does the cambelt and water pump need replacing at this mileage? Hope you reply. Many thanks for all the other vidoes you have helped me alot!

[@slothypunk]

I am not jose but you can inspect your cambelt, if it cracked you have to replace

[@panosfxable]

Hello!! Question, I have the 2021 Hyundai ioniq SEL Hybrid plug in. 10200 miles. Last serviced when was time to do it 2 months ago. Today I was just inspecting the oil and it smells like gas. What you think it could be? This is like a brand new car!! I’m going crazy! Thanks!

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Oil smelling like gas might be an issue in the GDI pump... have it checked 👍

[@panosfxable]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics thank you!

[@ajdin7270]

Had a same issue on 2022 tucson hybrid, 1.5qt of gas in oil pan

[@mariuscostelmiron6082]

The dilution is normal in hybrids. After longer trips the gas wil ne burnt.

[@casey4wheeldrive]

Hi are you only replacing the clutch fluid in the reservoir? Do you need to bleed the system of air after? Thanks.

[@niewitch]

no need to bleed.

[@zonie1953]

Jose , did you pour that clutch fluid into the sink ? Does it go into a bucket or the sewer system ? Dont you have an oil disposal system there ?

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Yes it goes to a big waste retainer that is been clean every year...

[@zonie1953]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics Thanks Jose . I enjoy watching your videos . I live in Arizona . Also very hot, but dry 🌵

[@tanashanas]

Can you advise me why not to use the engine flush? And if i use it, could it be harming the engine?

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

That is a big mistake. Use synthetic oil and it will do the job well

[@riceburner4747]

You are funny at times 😂, but you ARE good! Always interesting & I bet u are an excellent instructor. So what mileage for engine oil changes, or did I miss it? Thank u again for all your excellent videos! 👍

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Yes you miss it in the video ☝️🥲🥴🥴🤣🤣🤣 but not more than 10k km

[@alextehnogym2125]

how many miles are drived this car

[@HotRod16]

Doesn't the car have a warranty package to ensure oil change at certain interval either mileage or 9months which ever comes first?

[@wilsoncandelaria3579]

Where's your shop located at?

[@twiggacott]

Use a vacuum oil drain pump down the dipstick pipe to get all the oil out, even from that dished area you said still has dirty oil in it. Don’t you have to replace the sump plug compressed washer every time the oil is drained? My garage do, only costs pennies for peace of mind.

[@falousatz]

Where is your garage

[@OrbOPic]

Mornin Jose... nice video an very good pointers... i founded a few things upsetting first one is seeing the edges of the sump plug flogged out an under 30,000km too did the prior service company only have imperial sockets an not metric ? that reservoir i know some car manufactures under design make (made) wrong choices like they work so hard an let there coffees go cold under room tempature but in saying that the same affect happens "clots" you think like with there coffees they'd put in a recall an put a heat shield wrap around ... 3 rd thing is that a ding in the sump pan, noticed an awful impression when the oil was draining... an lastly :( um wheres the that nice plastic plate that clips an bolts up an reflects things from the road 30,000km an this car hasnt got one... an hybrid's love there own eco system too an hate anything that carriess there own chemical properties! like a stone hitting that reservoir fracturing its integrity an drawing in air an making new freinds or hitting a wire an meeting the short family and there cousins the moisture's i mean it endless haha ;) Oh i have a secret dont tell anyone Usa! but oil caps are massed produced an you'd find them on any car! like ones that are less then 10yrs but arnt permitted into the country but the oil caps are! maybe thats the mistake there! an strangely enough user manuals have spec's within that are more related to that vechile an written in E/Inglish too ;) woops there goes a photon i better catch it or did i mean futon.

[@tfarrarjr]

Would you recommend I switch to 5w-30 from 0w-20 in a 2017 Kia Niro touring hybrid?

[@synonys]

No

[@slothypunk]

Depend on several factor, if you live in a hot climate and will never have to worry about freezing weather, yes you are perfectly fine changing to 5-30

[@alexxx0777]

In israel hyundai shops using 5W40

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Not bad at all. 👋😎👋😎

[@mannymunos6896]

So I still confused, does ioniq use 5w 30, or 0w 20 I live in kansas USA

[@slothypunk]

If you never experience any weather below 40 F at all, then you can up the oil to 5-20 or 5-30 just fine. The issue with hi viscosity comes when you travel up north and you drive below freezing temp

[@Rodri-SaKi]

Amsoil is so so good

[@ridgejuman7079]

You sure that ioniq was ever serviced? Really too early to have issues like that.

[@saadashour8683]

the gasoline additave is it octane??

[@slothypunk]

it may be octane and detergent

[@geaici-danielleizeriuc9078]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mdsviewpoint4130]

God help us who lives in the Uk who depends only in the Garage ..... 😭😭 RIP 2018 Ioniqs soon.

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Jejejeje not at all... with good maintenance it is a great vehicle for sure 👋😎

[@rabeajomah8330]

❤

[@roydredge1273]

great videos where can i get the water pump part for my prius c thank you

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Just buy the rotor...

[@roydredge1273]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics toyota does not sell that only

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

@@roydredge1273 no they dont... but i do 🤣🤣🤣 send ne a DM via instagram 🙂👍

[@roydredge1273]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics dang i dont have instagram am off grid with limited internet

[@mohai2643]

What about 0w20

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Yes… for colder weather would be better for sure

[@mohai2643]

It averages on 33°c in summer where I live Is that fine?

[@peterkim7788]

Thank you so much !!

[@alexfrenkel7979]

Klass

[@remywien]

Hello, The engine oil is in bad shape after 28000 km, had it been changed at the first check of 15000km? Given your experience on ioniq/niro, do you suggest that these cars are bad quality on long term ?

[@slothypunk]

If the driver is a bad quality in maintenance of their extension of their own leg, YES.... this car is bad quality not only long term, but also short to med term!

[@icemanbtlr25]

Just bought a niro with 120 thousand miles on it should i be scared?? This video= yeah probably 😅😅😅 lol thanks for the info

[@ditomathew1]

How its holding up now? I am looking at an Ioniq Hybrid with 125k miles

[@icemanbtlr25]

@@ditomathew1 it's now at 163 thousand and still running like a dream.

[@ditomathew1]

@@icemanbtlr25 good to hear. Do you keep an eye on the actuator fluid level? Or was there any recall to rectify this issue permanently?

[@icemanbtlr25]

@@ditomathew1 I change the fluid every time I do an oil change just to be safe cause I use this vehicle for work so it gets changed once a month.

[@sheikhahmednuhu4802]

This boss where do you live I want to go to your country I am a car mechanic with 5 years experience and I am a Bangladeshi I am 18 years old please kindly help me boss❤️❤️

[@slothypunk]

then go

[@pucpuc937]

@HYBRIDSOLUTIONSDIAGNOSTICS, Jose, great vids my friend!! THANK YOU!! On the clutch fluid swap. My dealership wants $120 for this and tells me the clutch must be reprogrammed to accomplish the task. I do my own oil changes and would love to do the clutch fluid swap at all engine oil change intervals. Can I safely just remove the clutch fluid tank like you show, clean and refill and reinstall it being assured no air will stay in the system and no need for reprogramming? Just remove the resivoure, empty, clean, refill, reinstall and job is done? THANK YOU in advance and God bless! Puc

[@giro1zm]

New Motul NGEN series

[@ryanbarnes3548]

not saying Amsoil isn't good oil but not the best for cars that the engine shuts off all the time the best is GTX MAGNATEC Full Synthetic Motor Oil by Castrol is made to keep the most oil in the engine when it turns off! The most damage is done when the engine starts and has the least oil in it GTX MAGNATEC sticks inside the engine better than any other oil was a huge deal when it came out. haven't done deep research in oil since 2019 but haven't seen any other oil company's claiming their oil stays up in the engine better so pretty sure its still the best. that claims 75% more wear protection vs MAGNATEC has 6x protection aka 600% more wear protection. the sad part is its hard to find ( sold out at Walmart 99% of the time) and no oil change places carry it if you want it you have to buy it and take it to them or do it yourself. watched hoping you would know about it but learned I should change the clutch fluid lol!

[@ryanbarnes3548]

GTX MAGNATEC Full Synthetic was rebranded as GTX Full Synthetic 2 years ago shortly after I lost my ionic just got a niro plan to use GTX Full Synthetic and get a oil bypass kit to keep the oil cleaner than new oil at all times

[@Rodri-SaKi]

5w30 Ravenol

[@wacio]

Wrong viscosity Jose. Should be 0W-20. engine oil

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Not true… check the owners manual my good friend… however 0w20 will work as well in this engine setup

[@wacio]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics I checked and same thing is on the oil filler cap - 0W20 everywhere in the USA.

[@TaylorPhase]

@@wacio cafe requirements

[@21boxhead]

WALNUT BLASTING THE VALVES BEST CLEANER FOR VALVES NO AMOUNT OF SNAKE OILS WILL BURN THAT OFF

[@ryanbarnes3548]

20k miles is only for the one car (think its a Jaguar) that says you change it every 20k it only lasts as long as your car maker says it lasts. All oil last the same amount of time the same model of car the up to xxx miles is just BS marketing nothing more but their is better and worse oil. It has to do with tolerances in engine to how quick the oil gets dirty why every model car is different miles per oil change so never go over your cars recommended oil change interval no matter what the oil says because it also says use your cars recommended interval for that very reason

[@BELINC7]

It is a design defect!!!

[@TomStewart-g3q]

We wonder who is creasing your palm🤔🤔

[@D2G10]

This dude talks waay to much. Cut the BS ma man and get to the point. This video could've been 2x shorter.

[@hybridsolutiondiagnostics]

Switch to another channel dude, if you don't like this...

[@D2G10]

@@hybridsolutiondiagnostics wow what an entitled idiot lol