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#1440 of 1685 Re: 1998 hyundai accent stalling [vthuppil] by gavilanex Aug 29, 2005 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: vthuppil (Jul 14, 2005 1:45 pm) Is enough 1 galon, I have a 1994 Accent GLS whit 1.5L engine. I use less than a Galon, put 3/4 of the 1 gl bottle, an then see the dipstick to complete the level.   Jaime
#1441 of 1685 Re: Oil change... [phillbill] by gavilanex Aug 29, 2005 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: phillbill (Jul 15, 2005 1:50 am) HE HEI Becarfull, the oil level must be ckecked with the oil cold, dont warm, just because the oil expands and give you a bad read, the level range on the dipstick is for cold oil!!!!. In other cases you will find a dipstick with 2 ranges in one side cold in the other side hot (this is usually in heavy machinary, like Caterpillar or Freightliner)   Jaime Replies to this message: phillbill (Aug 31, 2005 12:02 am) phillbill (Sep 02, 2005 9:34 am)
#1442 of 1685 Re: Timing Belt & Squeaking [phillbill] by gavilanex Aug 29, 2005 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: phillbill (Aug 29, 2005 8:18 am) An aclaration, the timing belt and the belts are two diferent things , the belts maybe are 2 or 3, one moves de A/C pump, one moves the water pump and the alternator and the last moves de hydraulic pump for the hydraulic direction. the timing belt or timing chain (metal or rubber) depends on the model of vehicule and it is inside the cover of the front of the engine, however the engine is in transversal position the front of the engine is faced to the right front wheel.   Jaime
#1443 of 1685 Can't replace center brake lamp!! Help!! by cuda_tim Aug 30, 2005 (7:50 am)
Guys/gals, I have a 2001 Accent GL that came with a spoiler (among other body options) directly from a dealer in Maryland.   Recently I noticed that the center brake lamp was burned out. It is mounted between the spoiler and the trunk lid.   I can't for the life of me figure out how to change the bulb. The bezel has no screws. I thought that if I removed the spoiler, I might get access to the bulb. The spoiler is mounted on the trunk lid via three studs that are accessed from the underside of the trunk lid. I removed the nuts but the spoiler would still not come loose. I believe that the spoiler might be glued?? and I'm afraid to pull up too hard since it could break off!   Can anybody help?   Thanks, Tim... Replies to this message: phillbill (Aug 31, 2005 1:54 pm) cuda_tim (Sep 01, 2005 5:20 am)
#1444 of 1685 Re: Oil change... [gavilanex] by phillbill Aug 31, 2005 (12:02 am)
Replying to: gavilanex (Aug 29, 2005 4:52 pm) With small oil systems like on our Accents then you probably can get away with doing the oil level on cold. However with larger systems, eg on performance sports cars which have a large amount of engine oil then you should do a reading from a warm engine, you said it yourself, it does expand with heat. If you fill it up to the top on cold, it will go above the level once the engine is warm and could cause engine damage.   Give the oil 10 min or so to drain back into the oil sump after the engine's turned off before a reading is taken though.   I know someone who did this on a new-ish Porsche once, no damage was caused luckily, but clouds of blue smoke were emmited from the exhaust as the engine burnt off the excess oil.
#1445 of 1685 Re: Can't replace center brake lamp!! Help!! [cuda_tim] by phillbill Aug 31, 2005 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: cuda_tim (Aug 30, 2005 7:50 am) Hi, ive never had a close look at the spoiler on an accent, how it's put together etc. But have you tried removing the red plastic covering the light? That may clip on and off with the help from a flathead screwdriver maybe? Replies to this message: cuda_tim (Sep 01, 2005 5:20 am)
#1446 of 1685 Re: Can't replace center brake lamp!! Help!! [phillbill] by cuda_tim Sep 01, 2005 (5:20 am)
Replying to: phillbill (Aug 31, 2005 1:54 pm) Hey,    Thanks for the reply...   It is really strange. There are no screws anywhere around the spoiler or bezel itself. The spoiler appears to be mounted directly to the trunk lid via three studs coming out of the bottom of the spoiler. Nuts are then placed on the studs from underneath the trunk lid, to apparently hold the spoiler on. It appears that if I could get the spoiler off, it would be academic. But I've removed all three nuts and the spoiler is still held on the trunk, securely. I've tried using a flat-bladed screw driver underneath the spoiler (in the hopes of prying it off), but no deal. Obviously, I don't want to scratch the paint.   I've also tried prying the bezel itself off, thinking it would "just pop off". But before I busted or cracked the bezel, I figured I'd see if anyone else had this experience. I called several Hyundai dealers and one told me that 2001 Accents don't come with spoilers so it must be an after-market piece, so he can't help. Not sure if I believe this. Another said he just wasn't familiar enough with it to help. So here I am...
#1447 of 1685 Advice needed! by riddlermyth Sep 02, 2005 (12:16 am)
Help! I am a college student who needs a car... I used to own the 2001 Toyota Echo, and though I hated it at first, ended up really liking the car. It was totalled a few months ago, and now I need a car. Money is an issue, if it wasnt I would be in a Scion tc. How is this car ranked? My family nor I have ever purchased an American car... so I am skeptical. Any advice? Replies to this message: phillbill (Sep 02, 2005 1:22 am) altair4 (Sep 02, 2005 7:18 am)
#1448 of 1685 Re: Advice needed! [riddlermyth] by phillbill Sep 02, 2005 (1:22 am)
Replying to: riddlermyth (Sep 02, 2005 12:16 am) All cars are getting much more reliable now. I own a Hyundai Accent (1999), doing 500 miles a week in it and it's causing me no problems really, so id rank it 10/10 for a cheap and reliable pop along car. However, i would like my next car to cave air con and power steering so look out for those when your car hunting. Also, i'd go for a manual gear box, i've heard people complain about the automatic Accents.
#1449 of 1685 Re: Advice needed! [riddlermyth] by altair4 Sep 02, 2005 (7:18 am)
Replying to: riddlermyth (Sep 02, 2005 12:16 am) My mother-in-law has a 2002 Accent. So far, it's been bullet-proof, even though it suffers at her hands. As long as I keep nudging her on maintenance and so forth, I think she'll get great service out of it.

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