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with 2007 Toyota Camry 6-sp automatic transmissions and the 2006 Nissan Altima 4-cyl. motor's oil consumption issues made me realize my 3 1/2 yr. old mechanically trouble-free Sonata is lookin' perty good. (Boring - but perty good, and with 6 1/2 yrs left on its no-cost powertrain warranty!  )
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I got my timing belt replaced 6 monthes ago on my 99 sonata. After that point a loud tapping began to happen after the repair. I had it changed at a dealer and when i took it back they said that it was the 1st piston that was tapping the engine and would have to be replace in the future. I have also been told by others that this is normal on this model. Before I go spend 900 bucks on piston replacement I want to know which thing is true. Is this normal for this car. Oh and also it is the basic 4 cyl. model, if that helps
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here but a regular on many other topics...(kinda like the wild west when the newcomer in town tells everyone he's from "parts unknown"... )...my brother owns a 2005 or 2006 Sonata, and he wants to know if anyone has successfully converted a Sonata to accept flex fuel...thanks...
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Replying to: marsha7 (Jul 21, 2006 7:31 am) |
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All cars have gotten better in the last few years. But, I've got to say that my '05 Sonata after almost 10,000 miles (purchased 4/05) is the most trouble-free car I have ever owned. Just two routine oil changes and another to be made soon. Still no rattles or squeaks. Very quiet and smooth ride. Responsive V6 with good local MPG for my type of local usage (close to EPA rating of 19). Meets or exceeds highway EPA milage rating of 29. (using cruise control helps MPG as well as avoiding speeding tickets ).
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Replying to: haefr (Feb 10, 2006 1:26 pm) I've just bought a used 2003 with Automatic and V6, 68K miles. Timing belt had NOT been done. The (non-Hyundai ) Dealer I bought it from gave a free 90 day/3K miles 50-50 warranty (they pay 50% of all labor and materials for any major issues with the car, other than the clicker I bought). The Hyundai dealer I needed to take it to for the new key pulled it in, said it was in great shape except the Timing Belt wasn't done at 60K, and there was an outstanding recall. They did the recall work for free (and ended up replacing the Condensor and Compressor for the AC, NO CHARGE-Hyundai picked up the ($1500+) tab... Woot! My next car will almost certainly be a Hyundai when they do things like that for second owners, too!) Dealer quoted $1100 US. My normal mechanic quoted $366. I'm having the timing belt done as my Christmas present next month. From my mechanic, of course, though I'll still be occasionally visiting the Hyundai dealer for other things. The car is in PERFECT shape, I paid $9500 for it (it had all options except the Trip Computer and TCS) with OTD at $10111.97. Add on the $200 for a new key fob, key, and key fob programming, one side marker light bulb and the inspections we had done to insure ourselves we knew what were issues with the car, plus the $366, we're at <$11K for the nicest vehicle we've ever owned (and we've owned some nice ones, like my 1989 Camaro with all options and a big V8, or our 1996 Plymouth Voyager Rallye with all the options). 
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Replying to: billward (Nov 06, 2006 8:58 am) Sounds like you got yourself a nicely cared-for Sonata V6. While your mechanic is at it, if you don't mind spending several bucks for a replacement gasket and a little labor, request your mechanic pull one of the cam covers for a looksee at the internals of the top end. That'll immediately tell you whether there's any sludge issue. If possible, be there at the time he pulls that cover - nothing like verifying with your own eyes. Ideally, all you'll see is spotlessly clean machinery mounted to equally spotless, bright cast aluminum. A slight reddish-brown discoloration from a light varnish coating is nothing to be worried about. A gritty, black goo over everything including the inside of the cam cover is imminent life-support news. I'm betting you're OK, but it's always nice to know everything is well. Final word - if you at some point have the automatic transaxle drained and refilled, make sure ONLY SP-III ATF is used. The only brands for this concoction are Mitsubishi, Hyundai, and KIA - and they're only available through their respective dealerships at that. Since Mitsubishi has not licensed production for this formula to blenders that sell through the aftermarket, there are NO aftermarket equivalents regardless what anyone else may tell you. I think I know of one alternate ATF that may fill the bill for finnicky Hyundai ATs, but since I'm not even willing to risk it in my own car, I certainly have no intention of tempting you.
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Nov 06, 2006 6:24 pm) This was the best solution I could get when the housing market collapsed due to speculators this year (I've owned the place since 1992... no speculator, me). So this car needs to last 5 years, 100K more miles, minimum. So any advice to make this car last and run well for the next 100K is well appreciated.
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Replying to: billward (Nov 08, 2006 12:36 pm) )
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I know, these aren't the pictures you're looking for Ray, but I just found these... and they ARE of my car, the dealer hadn't taken them offline. They'll be gone soon, so I'm posting one here.  Just wanted to show it off. 
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