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#5455 of 5467 Re: oil change for winter months [dria24] by jlflemmons Oct 02, 2009 (11:34 am)
Replying to: dria24 (Oct 02, 2009 3:41 am) Yes, lighter oil, 5W20, in cold weather, 5W20 would be good. Heavier oils do not flow as well when the engine is cold, causing additional wear.
#5456 of 5467 2002 elantra gt by sandra23 Nov 07, 2009 (7:11 pm)
My 2002 elantra has 226,000km I'm having problems with my car chugging when I am stopped at a light. When in park it races. I was wondering if it's the gas i'm using because it started after getting gas awhile back. Also does anyone know how long i can expect this car to keep going. should i put any money into it. Replies to this message: dria24 (Nov 08, 2009 6:57 am) flasher1 (Nov 09, 2009 3:21 pm)
#5457 of 5467 Re: 2002 elantra gt [sandra23] by dria24 Nov 08, 2009 (6:57 am)
Replying to: sandra23 (Nov 07, 2009 7:11 pm) I would use 89 octane gas, I have elantra 2001 and its at 170,000km. make sure you change the oil every 3,000 miles, its good to hear that it can go that long, I was worry about the longivity of this car. Does anyone have one that has gone longer??
#5458 of 5467 Re: 2002 elantra gt [sandra23] by flasher1 Nov 09, 2009 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: sandra23 (Nov 07, 2009 7:11 pm) Check for a cracked PVC hose. If it is cracked you will hear it hissing as soon as you open the hood. It will cause high rpms in park and erratic operation of engine.
#5459 of 5467 Finally! by jimbeaumi Nov 15, 2009 (7:32 am)
Today is the day -- my little Betsy just rolled 100,000 miles! Woo hoo!! So no more warranty of any kind, but I'm not worried. This car has done very well by me. I had intended to run it to 200,000 miles, but at this rate it will be another 8 years, and I'm not sure I can wait that long for my next new car.   2001 GLS 5-speed   "> Replies to this message: backy (Nov 15, 2009 8:08 am)
#5460 of 5467 Re: Finally! [jimbeaumi] by backy Nov 15, 2009 (8:08 am)
Replying to: jimbeaumi (Nov 15, 2009 7:32 am) Congrats! I hope you treated her to a wash/wax, maybe even a complete detailing.   My old 2001 5-speed, now with my sister, is at about 70k and still going strong. My 2004 GT AT hatch is at about 48k and still runs like new, and looks like new except for a few small dings. Someone asked my wife the other day, when she had it, when she got the "new car". I'll be able to use the full powertrain warranty on that car, but it looks like it will have only about 75k on it at 10 years--when my middle son is nearly done with college.
#5461 of 5467 code P0440 by flasher1 Nov 21, 2009 (1:53 pm)
What is likely to cause a P0440 code on check engine light? This is supposed to be ( Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction ). Replies to this message: sweetchariot (Nov 21, 2009 2:06 pm)
#5462 of 5467 Re: code P0440 [flasher1] by sweetchariot Nov 21, 2009 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: flasher1 (Nov 21, 2009 1:53 pm) I don't know what that code is...but I do know that my check engine light always went on if I didn't close my gas cap enough, apparenly air sets in, and the sensor goes off...we are supposed to turn it 5-6 times, they say. I finally got sick of going to them to shut if off, that I had them disconnect the sensor for that issue.   Currently my check engine light is on again, for some emission, but my garage man told that it was very minimal, when he checked it out with his machine. So, he shut the signal off, only to have it come back on a couple of days later. This is not going to help when I have my car inspected next June, so whatever it is will have to be repaired by then
#5464 of 5467 Buying a used 2004 Elantra GLS Automatic by saintforlife Dec 07, 2009 (9:19 am)
I am looking to buy a reliable daily driver and a colleague at work is selling a 2004 Hyundai Elantra with 102,000 miles on it for $4100.   It is a 4 cylinder with an automatic transmission. Features include: power windows, power locks, AC, keyless entry, alarm, AM/FM cassette player, cruise control, alarm, front and side airbags and ABS.   The miles seem kind of high for a 2004 car and is what concerns me the most. I have looked at the pictures of the car and it looks like a clean car without any obvious defects. I just want a economical and reliable daily driver that I can drive for a few years without having to spend too much money on repairs. I've never had a Hyundai before and I'm not familiar with their reliability.   I checked the KBB and the TMV value for the car and it is around $3700 (private party) for the car. How much lower than the blue book value should I make the offer? Do the blue book values even mean anything?   Is this car a good deal?   Thanks! Replies to this message: erg135 (Dec 07, 2009 10:02 am) backy (Dec 07, 2009 10:13 am) jlflemmons (Dec 07, 2009 6:50 pm)

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