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Re: Noise in new 2008 Elantra [gomst1]
by lena12
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Jun 10, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: gomst1 (Jun 09, 2008 9:03 pm)
We took the car in (to a Hyundai dealer closer to where I live just so they could have a looksy, not where I bought the car - we were planning to take it there this weekend if service station closer to us told us something drastic) and wouldn't you know that car didn't have a sound to make whatsoever! We attempted to mimic the maneuvers, drove around with a mechanic, and NOTHING. The mechanic did mention that since it is a new car and since we don't drive it every day (we live in a large city and use public transport to commute to work), it might tend to make a couple of little sounds at first, but once the car is out on the road, it's fine. This seemed to be the case. I think the car just likes to be driven. And this is fine for me because I like to drive it! Thanks to all for your responses.
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- #3007 of 3260
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2002 Elantra GT Warranty Service Experience
by my2002gt
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Jun 20, 2008 (8:51 am)
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Thought I'd "vent" a bit and share my service experience at Intermountain Hyundai in SLC, UT. Took the car in to have the parking brake looked at. Problem was the brake would not engage and hold the car. I had checked the rear pads, adjusted the brake cable at the brake handle/rear of center console. I determined the problem was in the disc brake caliper. Something had seized up. Took it to the dealer. They told me the p-brake just needed adjusting and charged me $30. I was skeptical and rightly so. When I picked up the car the p-brake was so tight the car would struggle to move. I didn't even leave the service parking lot. Went back in and told the guy the p-brake is now adjusted way to tight. This happened three times within 45 minutes! Each time I had to go back in and tell them, "this is still not right". Finally after nearly two more hours, the service writer says, "Looks like the brake caliper is seized up". Duh! I'm miffed 'cuz they charged me 30 bucks for a bogus adjustment and tried to send me on my way THREE TIMES with a malfunctioning parking brake! Now, the caliper will be covered under warranty but I'm not quite done yet. I asked the service writer for a refund of the $30 bogus adjustment charge. He says, "How 'bout we pay for a rental car for a day until the warranty repair is done instead of give you a refund?" I'm thinking, fine. I had wasted enough time. Then I realized when I got home that what he had offered me with the rental was something I was already entitled to under the terms of the Hyundai Warranty Contract! I find it hard to believe that this service writer didn't already know that. I will be demanding a refund of the adjustment fee when I pick up the car today. OK. Done venting. Man, you really gotta stay on your toes with these guys. 
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- #3008 of 3260
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Re: 2002 Elantra GT Warranty Service Experience [my2002gt]
by backy
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Jun 20, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: my2002gt (Jun 20, 2008 8:51 am)
You must have a special warranty. To my knowledge, service rental cars are not included in the standard Hyundai warranty. That is at the discretion of the dealership--some provide them, some don't. Also, did you purchase the car after June 2003? Otherwise the bumper-to-bumper warranty would have expired, and brake components would not be covered.
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- #3009 of 3260
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Re: 2002 Elantra GT Warranty Service Experience [backy]
by my2002gt
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Jun 20, 2008 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 20, 2008 9:31 am)
I purchased the car new in June 2002. I also purchased Hyundai's Advantage Plus coverage option 4B. Option 4B extended the basic 5y/60,000 mile "bumper to bumper" new car limited warranty to 10y/100,000 mile "bumper to bumper" new car limited warranty and does provide for up to 4 days of cheap car rental coverage while warranty repairs are done. Otherwise, you are correct. There would have been no coverage for the brake caliper or the rental car as I am now in my 6th year of ownership. See the following link:
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/global/contactus/faq_warranty.aspx
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- #3010 of 3260
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Re: 2002 Elantra GT Warranty Service Experience [my2002gt]
by backy
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Jun 20, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: my2002gt (Jun 20, 2008 12:23 pm)
Then if I were you I'd find another dealer to service my car--if that is an option for you.
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- #3011 of 3260
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Re: 2002 Elantra GT Warranty Service Experience [backy]
by my2002gt
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Jun 20, 2008 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 20, 2008 12:41 pm)
Yup. I've already come to that conclusion myself. There are two other options within a reasonable distance. I bought the car at Intermountain Hyundai but, I don't plan on returning to the Intermountain Hyundai Service Counter anytime soon. The car has been great for the past 6 years. This is really the only problem I've had with it other than having the rear hatch gas prop rods replaced under warranty a few years ago. You'd think a certified tech. would put an issue like a p-brake to rest pretty quick. How tough can it be to put the car on a rack, apply the brake and see if the wheels can be turned? Then release the brake and make sure the wheels spin freely? Anyway, I'm suppose to pickup the car this evening. We'll see how they've done with the new caliper.
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- #3012 of 3260
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First oil change
by narek
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Jun 23, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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My new SE passed the 600 mile/break-in period today. I read in the manual that the first oil change should happen at 7,500 miles, or 3,000 miles under severe use. My husband thinks we should have the first one done now. The first 600 miles were about 250 highway and 350 stop & go, low speed driving. Due to the nature of my job, many of my miles will be at lower speeds with many short stops.
Any comments on the timing of a first oil change under these conditions?
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- #3013 of 3260
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Re: First oil change [narek]
by my2002gt
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Jun 23, 2008 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: narek (Jun 23, 2008 2:56 pm)
Some might say it's a good idea to change the oil in a new engine after the break-in period. Certainly won't hurt if you choose to do so. Oil change intervals have been debated for years. My high school auto shop teacher use to say he'd change the oil when it "felt" dirty or "smelled" dirty. I never really picked up that talent. So for me, I've generally split the difference on the miles from most manufacture's recommended change intervals which are what you have stated - being 3,000 to 7,500. Meaning, I generally change oil in my vehicles at about 4,000 miles or six months - which ever comes first. I'd classify most of our driving as city driving, mostly stop and go with an occasional short highway trip (15-20 miles). Never had an engine problem or failure of any kind and I'm in my 50's. Just got rid of a '89 Mazda with over 240,000 miles on it and have had other cars and trucks with up to 150,000+ miles without any engine-oil related problems. So, This schedule seems to work for us. I believe you'd still be on safe ground in regards to warranty as well but, Hyundai can be pretty nasty about warranty issues sometimes. Good Luck with the new car!
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- #3014 of 3260
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Re: First oil change [my2002gt]
by narek
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Jun 26, 2008 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: my2002gt (Jun 23, 2008 6:35 pm)
Thanks for the the reply. My husband also came from the same 'school' as you. Every 4000 miles or 6 months he changes the oil in our vehicles. It has served us well, as we tend to keep all our vehicles until repair costs outweight the value of the vehicle. Last one that went to the junkyard had just turned 300,000 miles and was still running strong. That van idled so smoothly you hardly heard it when stopped. The original transmission finally went on it. That van never cost us anything but oil, filters, brakes, tires, belts, U-joints and one A/C compressor. 
I think we're going to go with changing the oil every 3,000 miles on the Elantra. I'm already near the 1,000 mi mark, so we'll wait to do the first change in another month or so. It won't take me long to get to 3,000.
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- #3015 of 3260
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Timing belt
by ctc1
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Jun 28, 2008 (4:20 am)
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Just bought a 08 Elantra SE and in the quick reference guide it says to inspect timing belt at 60k and replace at 90k. Has hyundai upgraded their timing belts.
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