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#5346 of 5463 Re: mileage problem [gm1258] by jlflemmons Jul 18, 2008 (6:25 am)
Replying to: gm1258 (Jul 17, 2008 5:58 pm) Have you tried different brands of fuel? I consistently will see lower mileage on Shell than Coastal (HEB supplier)
#5347 of 5463 Re: mileage problem [gm1258] by elantraowner Jul 18, 2008 (6:49 am)
Replying to: gm1258 (Jul 17, 2008 5:58 pm) Try running a can of Seafoam or other good injector cleaner through with your next tank of fuel. I was on trip last week in my 02 Elantra GT and it seemed to me that I also wasn't getting as good milage. Since I only had about 67K and had it tuned at 60K, so with new plugs etc, I would have expected good milage. I too was wondering what gives although it didn't seem as bad as yours. It could just be the sticker shock of the gas pump and I just seem to think I am putting more gas in due to the pain in the wallet. I have gotten about 34 mpg highway in the past. I will start monitoring it closer now.
#5348 of 5463 Re: 2005 Hatchback [iowaelantra] by jacktb Jul 18, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: iowaelantra (Jul 17, 2008 8:33 am) I have a 2005 and 2006 Elantra. Both driven by my teenage kids so I'm very familiar with paintless dent repair for these vehicles.   I have used them on a number of occasions. One time for very similar door damage you describe. Each time they are done, the area is either totally restored to original condition or so close it's difficult to tell. I recommend them for this type of repair.   The best place to get a good one is through a large dealership. They often use this service for hail damage and have a few contractors numbers handy. Sometimes they willl lease space at the dealer and work right there.   The one gripe I have about these cars is the sheetmetal is a bit too thin as they dent easily. My friend has a 2008 Elantra which seems to have a much thicker skin. Good luck. --Jack Replies to this message: backy (Jul 18, 2008 11:36 am)
#5349 of 5463 Re: 2005 Hatchback [jacktb] by backy Jul 18, 2008 (11:36 am)
Replying to: jacktb (Jul 18, 2008 10:52 am) In the Twin Cities I've used Dent Wizard multiple times on different vehicles, including a 2001 and 2004 Elantra, with good results. That included significant hail damage on my 2001 Elantra, which came out looking like new at only a fraction of the cost of regular repairs, plus they didn't have to disturb the factory paint.
#5350 of 5463 '04 Elantra overheating by deepsr Jul 20, 2008 (4:52 pm)
Yesterday, while driving my car with the AC on, I noticed the temp. gage go up and my ac stop working. Anyone have an idea to what the problem is? Water in radiator is good but the water in the reservoir keeps going low. When car is at idle, engine does not overheat, but when I put it in drive the engine gets hot. Replies to this message: backy (Jul 20, 2008 5:06 pm)
#5351 of 5463 Re: '04 Elantra overheating [deepsr] by backy Jul 20, 2008 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: deepsr (Jul 20, 2008 4:52 pm) A couple of things: if the fluid (hopefully antifreeze and not water!) in the reservoir keeps getting low, over a short period of time, that signals a leak in the cooling system someplace. The reservoir is connected to the radiator. If you've let it go awhile and never seen the fluid drop in the radiator, it's possible the leak is in the reservoir or the tube connecting it to the radiator.   The second thing to check is the radiator fan, which is electric and only comes on when needed. Once on a Civic I owned, the fan went out and the symptoms were as you described: while driving with the AC on, the engine temperature went up (especially when driving at slow speed). The AC cutting off may be a preventative measure built into the AC system, to cut it off when the engine temperature reaches a certain point--but that is just a guess.   These kinds of problems might be covered by the factory warranty, if the car has less than 60k miles on it and you are the first or second owner. One thing, though--don't drive it with the temperature in the red zone! It could damage the engine, and might void the warranty.
#5352 of 5463 60,000 mile service by gm1258 Aug 29, 2008 (10:10 pm)
My '04 Elantra has 52k miles on her and will be due for the BIG 60k service in a few months time. I know this is biggie and so is the price tag. My dealer wants $847 to do it all. And yet another $125 to change the plugs, wires, and do a minor tune-up. Thats almost an even grand for the whole ball o wax!! Ouch!! This seems a bit steep. Am I being ripped off here or what?? What did most of you pay for your 60k mile service?? What about independent service by a mechanic familliar with Hyandais?? Any advice appreciated. (by the way, I solved my abherrant mileage loss by changing both  the fuel and air filters and running a couple bottles of injector  cleaner through during a recent road trip).   GM Replies to this message: elantraowner (Aug 30, 2008 4:03 am) doohickie (Aug 30, 2008 9:23 am)
#5353 of 5463 Re: 60,000 mile service [gm1258] by elantraowner Aug 30, 2008 (4:03 am)
Replying to: gm1258 (Aug 29, 2008 10:10 pm) That does seem high. I had the 60K done this past January on my wife's '02 Elantra. It cost me $685 and that included plugs, timing belt, and they even replaced the wipers. We live near Evansville, IN and I know the hourly mechanic's labor costs may be different in other areas of the country. That might be a factor. But I don't understand the separate charge for the plugs, etc. That should be all part of the package for the 60K service. Did you need a break job?
#5354 of 5463 Re: 60,000 mile service [gm1258] by doohickie Aug 30, 2008 (9:23 am)
Replying to: gm1258 (Aug 29, 2008 10:10 pm) Also, if the car is running fine, you don't need the plugs & wires.   Go in to the dealer with the maintenance section of the owners manual. Then look at the dealer's 60,000 service package. Cross off EVERYTHING that is not required by your manual, and have them quote that to you. When I did this at my dealer, my 30k service cost me only $200 instead of the $350 the dealer wanted to charge me for "recommended" services. Recommended my butt; those are just recommended by the dealer to pull extra money out of your wallet.
#5355 of 5463 re: 60,000 mile service by gm1258 Aug 30, 2008 (3:44 pm)
I looked at my service manual for my 60k service. Actual work required is replacing the timing and drive belts, fuel filter, air filter, flushing coolant, manual transmission and power steering fluids. I can change the air & fuel filters myself. Beyond that the usuall oil change and stuff. For this they want $847.00??? No break job is included in this. All they do is clean the brakes. And they want another $125.00 to replace the plugs and wires?? (I've never gone 60k w/o replacing these in any car - just good pm). Everything else on this lengthy list amounts to "inspecting" this, that, or the other item.   Any additional work beyond those inspections is substantially extra. The dealership is always a rip off. They told me that I could go to an independent mechanic to get the work done, have him sign it off as completed, and this will still keep me under warranty. That said, I will look around for a good mechanic in my area who is familliar with Hyandai service. I have 53k on her now so I have some time to shop around. I'm sure I can find a better deal on this service than the dealer.   Thanx, gm1258

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