i20N oil pan sweating problem.

[karayel52]

Hi everyone,


I own a Hyundai i20 N with approximately 9,000 km.
It has not been used on a track. I only use it for short distances.

I've noticed a very slight oil sweating around the oil pan sealing surface, particularly between the oil pan bolts.


The oil residue is light yellow and barely noticeable. There are no oil drops on the ground, and the engine oil level has remained completely stable.


Interestingly, after cleaning the area, it remains completely dry following a 100 km drive. However, after several short trips over a period of 1–2 weeks, a slight oily film appears again.


Has anyone experienced something similar with their i20 N or i30 N?


Could this be a minor RTV sealant issue?


Would you recommend monitoring it or having the oil pan resealed?


Thanks!

 

[X-i20N]

Hi,
If I would be you I would monitor and if it's only sweating and not dripping, I would do nothing about it.
But only my opinion and I make everything myself and the car doesnt see any mechanic at a dealer

 

[tacthecat]

.. or Next time you're at the dealership mention it to them so they can check it out. If it's an issue it should be a free repair if you're still under warranty. I'd suspect improper installation/build process.

 

[karayel52]

There is no decrease in the oil level, and it does not drip onto the ground. On one occasion, the service center added 400 ml too much oil; I noticed it immediately and drained the excess myself. I showed it to the service center, and they said it was fine and that there was no need to change it.

 

[6ixxer]

Hi,
If I would be you I would monitor and if it's only sweating and not dripping, I would do nothing about it.
But only my opinion and I make everything myself and the car doesnt see any mechanic at a dealer

Regardless of if you DIY yours, the answer for everyone not doing their own is to tell the dealer. Have it on record if THEY say to do nothing. Then if the worst happens you can get warranty because you followed dealer instruction.

Even if their recommendation is do nothing, get it recorded on a printout or something.

I have used this to get a warranty fix on something (not a car) outside warranty, because i asked about it inside warranty period and the OEM said "it'll be fine" (in writing). It was not fine.

 

[_LAH_]

There is no decrease in the oil level, and it does not drip onto the ground. On one occasion, the service center added 400 ml too much oil; I noticed it immediately and drained the excess myself. I showed it to the service center, and they said it was fine and that there was no need to change it.

They do overfill consistently and i believe it is due to an error in their manual. I removed close to half a liter of oil after both of the oil changes I've had done at the dealership so far.

Regarding having the dealership response in writing, I fully agree with 6ixxer. Have them write it down in the work order (ie oil sweating around oil pan sealing surface) when they ask you if you have any problems to be looked at, during receiving and they will have to respond to it at the end of the service check in written.