That is a great question. There are three primary things that can cause this to happen. It could be a plugged PCV (which you checked), if the engine oil hasn't been maintained causing internal dirt build-up and excessive pressure forcing it through the PCV, or the compression rings are worn and allowing excessive crankcase pressure to force oil vapors or oil to be forced through the (again PCV/Breather) into the air box.
Just to confirm. The PCV is good, there is no evidence of oil in the PCV hose/breather hose, and there is oil in the air intake to the throttle body, correct?
Also, the oil that was leaking badly from the center of the engine hasn't been located, correct? Are you certain that it was oil? I ask because you said the oil is full.
I know there was a recall related to engine oil consumption. If you look below, I copied one of the issues related to the recall. It was piston compression rings. See pic 1. The interesting thing is this. The only thing that can allow oil to get to the air induction tube and the throttle body has to come through the PCV/Breather. There really isn't any other way. If you had or still have a major leak, is it possible that somehow the leaking oil made its way to the air box and was drawn in?
Let me know. Also, because there is a recall on the engine, contact a Hyundai dealership and describe what is happening to see if it is related to the recall. I know they were replacing engines. (I don't work for Hyundai) I'm suggesting this because I know there was an issue.
Let me know. Also, let me know if you ever determine where the major leak originated.
Take care,
Joe
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Friday, June 3rd, 2022 AT 8:20 PM