Dude I have a veloster turbo 2013 for almost 5 months now and I was tired of searching RU-vid channels about VT Soo keep it up already loving the vids men, great video
I have a 2013 VT that somehow made it to 150k. Funny enough I drove through some flooding a few weeks ago and sucked up water with my CAI. Thought the engine would definitely be shot after that, but somehow (after draining all the water and oiling the cylinders) it's still running like a champ. Definitely got lucky
Hey man what mods do you have? I have just got a 2013 and always here bad things? I'm only wanting basics (intake, exhaust, intercooler and a tune) not looking to up boost or anything yet, if I decide to do that Ill invest in forged bottom end
@@RubyXIII Well, I'm almost at 100k and so far so good. It has had issues, but just minor stuff. The factory AC inverter fried, the purge valve died, had a problem where my clutch pedal went to the floor and stayed there. Aside from that, regular maintenance items.
I have a manual and it’s a total pos. At 120k the valves burnt out, transmission blew and the clutch went. Owner before me didn’t take care of it I guess or it’s just a pos. There’s a ton of recalls for it too.
Love the vid man. I got a 2016 with the dct and I've been running it strong for 93k mi. Currently FBO with a JB4. Love this little car, thinking of upgrading the turbo next
Hell yeah man, your VT is gonna be a beast with the upgraded turbo. Just make sure to upgrade your headstuds because they begin to stretch at around the 290whp+ mark;)
Here with a 2013 VT manual (LATE production model) with the updated rods that went on the 2014 and 2015. Currently with 136000+ miles on the original motor. Bought new and only an over boost sensor went out. Nothing else but regular maintenace. Fully modded with boltons, 18psi boost hitting 235hp at the wheel. NOT TUNED and wont unless i change out the internals for highend forged rods, pistons, and bearings. Run nothing but fully synthetic Mobil One 5w30 and change every 3500 miles period. Getting about 35mpg if i keep my foot off the petal.
Recently purchased a 2016 VT DCT and have had 0 issues so far. Currently at 86k miles and the car has been great. The only "issue" (If I would really even call it that) that I've noticed is that if I'm in Sport mode driving slow the transmission gets a little jumpy like it cant figure out which gear it wants to stay in. There isn't really a reason for me to be in sport mode if I going slow anyways so ill just put it back into drive.
My 2012 N/A DCT does the same thing. It seems to be a quirk of the DCT design Hyundai uses when driving at slow speeds. Though do make sure your DCT was updated. Things are fairly fragile.
They definitely are fun cars. I’ve got a 2015 Kia forte 5 sx which is basically a veloster. Same engine and trans. Mine blew its head gasket. I will say that when you start tuning them the biggest failure point I’ve seen and I’ve heard of is head bolts stretching causing head gasket to blow. Also many months before my blown head gasket. I would have a lot of cold start misfires and sometimes misfires under load. And also change those spark plugs before you go out and tune the car!
Yeah, we're kinda fighting an uphill battle when tuning the 1.6T since it was originally designed for economy lol, but once everything is sorted its smooth sailing
2013 turbo manual at 170k and still going 💪🏻 with a throttle booster,blowoff valve,cold air,no cat,sxth element lower engine mount,performance shifter bushings and 2018 elantra throttle body.👍🏻
I have a 2016 VT DCT. I am reaching 50k miles and it has developed this weird idk if it is a misfire or what at cold starts, could be the throttle body is just dirty. other than that it has been super fun and reliable for me. Definitely need those oil catch cans though.
Did this just start happening out of nowhere? When the crank position sensor goes out on these cars it can make the engine act funky or even put the car in limp mode. Hope this helps ;)
Mine 16 VT DCT had misfire when cold start, I did change the coils and spark plugs but it didn’t help at all. So I had the engine cleaned for carbon built up. it has 1 month with out any misfire
buying a 2012 soon, located in Aus, have heard of the rod issue however not from an australian source so confidence is a bit higher, however, will be planning to have a forged motor ready to go for when I want to up the power
Hey man, great video! Got a 2012 N/A DCT here and the thing's been... Well, temperamental. Had a few breakdowns but the thing is running fine for the time being. Gonna install a Catch-Can soon. Something I'd recommend to N/A and turbo users is to keep an eye on the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Things are known to go every 20,000 miles or so and it disconnects the transmissions in the DCT models (can't comment on anything else) while driving, which is dangerous. Cheap part, even if you don't install it yourself. Any other advice you have for the early model N/A DCTs? Also wondering where you got the info about the turbo having a single-clutch automatic transmission. Can't find any details about Hyundai ever making a normal automatic, just the DCT 'Automatic' and the manual, at least where I live and Google isn't showing the Shiftronic. If you could provide some info on the normal non-DCT auto, that'd be awesome!
My 2014 VT with 120k is staring to drink oil on the regular. It's still a fun little car with just an intake on it. 30mpg highway but zips through 1st and 2nd gears.
They offer free engine replacement from 2012 up. Mine has been replaced on a DCT and it's now better than before. It's the fitting as well between rods and Pistons. It's compressed together but also very loose in the joint. This why it makes a tick noise if you don't shift properly.
@@velosterscrub you prob won't get this on in time but im getting a Vel 2015 automatic taking it in to the mechanic before i buy it anything i should ask them to look at before pulling the triggering and buying or taking out that can thing you said in the video?
Hey man I’m looking at a similar one. I haven’t seen it In person yet but what should I look for and what should the price range be around. It has 109k miles clean title and is claimed to be in good condition and runs good with no problems. Askin 8500 for it and it just seems fishy. And advice
I have a 2017 VT DCT with 98k. Only thing I’ve had to get replaced was the fuel pump that’s suddenly gave out last month. Thankfully I have a warranty and didn’t have to break the bank to get it fixed. Outside of that the car runs fine and the transmission hasn’t given out yet.
soooo I dont have the the turbo model. I recently bought a super high mileage 2012 non-turbo 6MT Veloster from a friend. When I say "super high mileage" .....I mean it, the odo is currently showing 205,658......unreal right ? It runs great and the clutch is 3 years old. This is my first manual so a learning curve is there, but I have mastered not stalling at every intersection and hill. The previous owner applied engine treatment with every oil change. Interior is in fairly mint condition given the mileage. This is a learner car for me so I will likely drive it until the engine or transmission lets go.
Well I have a 2013 turbo model, with 118203 miles and I owned it with 116,800 miles, I always get the yellow engine light, don’t know why. I have a HKS blowoff valve, ingen intake, straight pipe, and that’s it. I’ve never taken it to a dyno, should I?
The check engine light could be due to the cats being gone if you have a true straight pipe. If you take it to the dyno, they can wipe the check engine light. But yeah taking it to the dyno even for a safe tune is a good idea, I’m long overdue for a tune on my car as well😵💫
I found a 2016 veloster turbo 102k miles, manual for $2800, clean title. Everything working in it. Just need a new oem bumper and one side skirt. But I’m iffy on jumping on it 😅. Any advice on these cars reliability wise?
Have a 2015 manual with 135000km. Still love it!😃Serviced according to the manual and. Have only put the top quality fuel in it and had no issues. Runs exactly like new
My son has a 2013 that is having stalling issues .. Any helpful suggestions ?? He has already changed fuel pump and map sensor .. If he gets it started and it runs for a while it will not start right up until things cool down? Sometimes it will just not start .. A shame such a nice lookin car .. Embarrassing when it stalls at an intersection .. Sometimes stalls when shifting transmission .
I would have to say to check the Crank Position Sensor. When they go out on these cars it can cause all sorts of funky things to happen, for example randomly putting the car into limp mode. Hope this helps:)
videos like these i appreciate thank you. I have Kia Rio 2013 that im looking to engine swap it with a Veloster since they basically the kinda the same
Sucks to hear about the 2013 VT since I just recently got one. Super low mileage 54k so I hope it'll last me a bit longer. Won't be really modding it just making it look nice and having it be a comfortable ride to work and back. Really hoping under my conditions it'll last me a super long while. 💪
So will it really be the end of the world if i get a 2016-2019 auto like are the trannys that bad or do you reckon if im not modding it I shouldnt worry like whats the deal?, im looking at buying one with around 70,000kms hopefully what do you reckon, dont have my manual liscense yet (also in Australia btw).
You just have to be aware that the DCT transmission CAN be unreliable. Thats not to say that every single DCT VT is guaranteed to be unreliable, I've gotten tons of comments about people reaching 100k+ miles on their DCT's. Unsure if they made any changes for the Veloster SR compared to the Turbo.
I have a 2013 hyundai veloster I bought it used and with really low mileage barely hitting the 50,000 mileage. My car not a turbo version but I have been putting time into it to make it work alot better, any suggestions i should know about the car to make sure it runs for another 5 years?
I have a 2013 vt i was wondering if you think it would be fine with just an exhaust, intake and tune? No more boost. And if running forged internals later one would that be the end of thay problem? I heard the cpu had an issue too but could it be tuned out?
hey whats up i have a 2015 VT never had any problems until yesterday my head gasket blew. its currently getting fixed with my mechanic i just wanted to hear you opinion. they ran pressure test i have no leak and my air way system is fine no leak as well. they said broken head gasket they are going to inspect to see why it happened. but letting you know because i wanted to hear you opinion. and im currently not running anything crazy i just have an intake blow out valve and a muffler delete. curious on your opinion or anyone elses.
For people that say you can't race fun cars in this check out the two reels I got. I raced with a Porsche gt rs and a scatpack im in a 2015 VT auto with a catless dp and kn cai. No tune and stock muffler. Its a fun car the way it is tbh granted im on my second motor. Previous owner abused the shit out of the car. Odometer reads 90300 but my newest mother is only at 34k 🤙🏽
@@dannymartinez8522 its on my channel. I'm not saying im neck and neck with them but I get to have fun with them. The GTS pulled on me while I was doing 130 like we were fling a 60 roll but damn it was sick to see 😭
I have a 2014 VT with 120K miles. It's been a great car. It has that stupid oil leak from that little o-ring around the oil cooler. Still don't understand why you can't just buy the o-ring. That just started recently. Other than that, the car has been great.
Brought my volster at a 114,000mike on it. Run smooth like butter. And had a mechanic check everything out and he said car all he the carvis well taken care of. And its not wrong. My only problems is the well know problem. The freaking touch screen doesn't respond. But hey ill get an android touch screen,cat back and a closed box cold air intake
Any worries about the 2020 1.6T DCT? The programming on the 7spd is well simply to put it a$$ so I’ll be getting a TCU tune soon. But other than that should I be keeping an eye on anything?
I'm not too educated on the VT2, but I would say keep up with basic maintenance and invest in a catch can. I know the VT2 has the same 1.6T as the VT1, but am unsure of the updates.
The 2018's on are basically different cars. Co-designed by BMW's Albert Beirmann, the things are so much more reliable than Hyundai's original design (though admitted worse looking) as long as you keep up with maintenance. Make sure you get a catch-can
How does it translate to overseas buyers re year models? So just subtract 1 year as it relates to American model years? And only get the torque converter version if you're after an Auto but not 2012-13 models? Thanks
I have a question about something going on with my 2016 seems like it’s going into limp mode once I hit 80mph, then slows down to 50mph and turbo won’t activate, the car won’t boost at all. I have to turn it off and back on then it goes back to normal. And I’m hearing lifters making a lot of sound too. Which is making me scared of the engine blowing up. They only make a noise when I’m stopped and the engine is not running, and in the morning when it’s on a cold start. It’s driving me crazy, not sure if I should just take it to a tuner first. Also it’s wasting a lot more gas than usual .
For the car going into limp mode, it could either be the DCT acting funky or more likely the Crank Position Sensor. A common side effect of a bad crank position sensor is the car going into limp mode for seemingly no reason. The ticking is just the noise of the GDi direct injection system, nothing to worry about.
why do you recommend the manual only for 2016 year? im in the market right now but i am limited to get an auto because i’m sharing the car, 2016 is the car im test driving later this week. is there any tests i can do to determine if the auto trans is bad? the car has 80k on it. im more familiar with manuals😂
The DCT cars, (2016 Automatic Velosters), were not very reliable with people having issues with the car shuttering, not going into gear, etc. If you can I recommend not getting that transmission for much more reliability.
Ok here I'll make it easy for EVERYONE, I've been working on cars for 36 years, ALWAYS DO YOUR OIL CHANGES ON TIME keeping up on maintenance will make your car last as it should
Hi bud I have a i30 n line my21 7 speed DCT I have done mods upgraded intercooler / Gfb diverter / catback + downpipe + intake done a boomba stage 2 PCV Currently got a race chip Rs but considering to do a retune & TCU tune this week im just abit worried if this will kill the reliability of the overall car engine and gearbox Looking to make 150-160kw@the wheels and 360-380nm
www.845motorsports.com/shop/hyundai/velosters/gen2-veloster/engine-transmission-2019-velosters/veloster-turbo-rods/ here's some good ones for a built engine. I haven't built a Gamma 1.6T myself lol, but 845 is a reputable brand. If you have a 2014+, the stock rods should be fine for handling power from bolt ons;)
The 7-speed DCT isn't too reliable either at least in its software. People often complained about the transmission stalling at random and even filed a lawsuit against Hyundai for it under the reasoning of the Lemon Law. It also didn't help that they weren't too good at holding up around the 300whp range. There will be the outliers of course but there is no arguing that a notable number of DCT cars are not reliable. I've also heard things about the 6 speed DCT which was only in the NAVs, but I don't know much about N/A Velos. And for clarity's sake, I was talking about the 7-speed DCT in the video👀
Can confirm the 2016 dct is absolutely dogshit, as are the kumho tires and the elite pearl white paint. In that vein, if I own the car, is it cheaper to sell it or manual swap it once the warranty is almost up?
Damn...I have a 2013 VT 😭😭 Needed a cheap sporty looking car and was able to get one for cheap before the used car market went up. Didn't know the 2013 were bad models ☹
@@killzkelly7740 Every car has their minor flaws, so far my 2013 VT been holding up for the past 3 years. I drive it normally and don't race it, plus I change my oil every 3000 miles. I say go for it if you can get an awesome deal for it.
@@vortexx3028 lmao the Volester isn’t even a top 5 most reliable Hyundai/Kia, I’m a mechanic and I rarely have to work on my clients Hyundai’s and when I do it’s something small that even you probably can fix.
@@vortexx3028 only problem with Hyundai/Kia is they use cheap material and take short cuts to save money. Other than that you can run theirs cars 100k miles before you need any repairs.
You forgot the best recommendation: 100% synthetic oil! Plus, allow cool down if hammering on it! Never believe the temp dial as it is interpreted bu the cpu!
Vid seems incorrect on so many levels. Never seen reliability issues if you're following the schedule. Folks should just do their own research and not trust some kids opinion on RU-vid.
This video was made months ago and he did no research in current models or reliability. This is literally “buy my model year and if you buy newer. Idk”
