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#3210 of 3260 Re: OCI different in the U.S. and Canada? [jlflemmons] by al_zander Aug 07, 2009 (6:16 am)
Replying to: jlflemmons (Aug 07, 2009 5:41 am) Thanks for the replies, stephen and jlflemmons. Yes, just doing a bit of research long before I have to do the first oil change. I don't do a lot of driving. Just very short commutes to and from work, but all highway - ten minute hwy trips each way. I was planning to do more frequent oil changes than recommended, regardless, but then came across the disparity in warranties and service interval directions and found that odd and interesting.   Yes, we're kind of lackadaisical up here in Canada on a lot of issues. We don't complain enough and pay for that complacency in areas like this warranty. Oh well, what can you do? (<--- case in point. LOL) Next, I'll be debating with self on synthetic versus conventional. I don't want to drop that debate bomb in this thread, so will do a bit of looking around and latch onto an existing thread somewhere (if one does exist). Off to get rust proofing done today. Factory rust proofing simply doesn't stand up to our salted winter roads in most makes and models, in my experience. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Aug 07, 2009 10:30 am)
#3211 of 3260 Re: OCI different in the U.S. and Canada? [al_zander] by jlflemmons Aug 07, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: al_zander (Aug 07, 2009 6:16 am) Well, don't feel too bad. I don't know if it is still the same way, but on both my '02 and '05 Elantra the timing belt change interval was 60K miles in 49 states, and 100K miles in California. Same engine, same car. Had something to do with the product liability/warranty laws in California, since the engine was warranted for 100K miles, and the timing belt was not considered a "maintenance" item.
#3212 of 3260 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4 dr by jdt3stk Aug 09, 2009 (11:10 am)
Replying to: percussionist (Aug 04, 2009 2:03 am) my elantra has a horrible alignment problems i have aligned it every six months since i have gotten it in 2006 and my tires are getting woren to the steel lining. are there any permanent fixes for this problem. other then going to get a alignment every six months Replies to this message: backy (Aug 09, 2009 11:40 am) jlflemmons (Aug 09, 2009 11:44 am) bpizzuti (Aug 09, 2009 4:10 pm)
#3213 of 3260 Re: 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4 dr [jdt3stk] by backy Aug 09, 2009 (11:40 am)
Replying to: jdt3stk (Aug 09, 2009 11:10 am) No car should need alignment every six months. Have you had the car checked by a dealer or other mechanic to see why it needs the constant alignments? Also, did you buy the car new or used, and if used is there any chance the car was in an accident before you bought it?   What symptoms are causing you to have the car aligned every six months?
#3214 of 3260 Re: 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4 dr [jdt3stk] by jlflemmons Aug 09, 2009 (11:44 am)
Replying to: jdt3stk (Aug 09, 2009 11:10 am) I would 1) find out who has been slamming curbs with your car, 2) a better alignment shop, 3) what is wrong in the front suspension, or 4) make sure your tires are properly inflated. Alignment is not a particular issue with this generation of Elantra's, and definitely not to the extreme you are encountering. At 60K miles the alignment on my '05 was dead on. Same for my '02.   I know the first part of this post looks a bit smart-ass, but seriously, be very suspicious of alignment shops that keep telling you the alignment is off every six months. If a car (most any car) is properly aligned, has no worn/damaged components, has properly inflated tires, and is driven normally, it will stay in alignment. Doesn't matter if it is an Elantra, a pick-up truck, or a Corvette, the alignment doesn't just "move" without external forces (or failure to properly tighten the adjustments after the alignment.   Can I ask where you are having your alignments performed?
#3215 of 3260 Re: 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4 dr [jdt3stk] by bpizzuti Aug 09, 2009 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: jdt3stk (Aug 09, 2009 11:10 am) Are you hitting any potholes or rough road in your driving? Or possibly hitting speed bumps at an angle?   And are your tires balanced properly?
#3216 of 3260 Light should blink when locking? by athlonshi Aug 09, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Hi, I just bought a 2009 Elantra GLS but found that when I used the power key to lock the car, the head light didn't blink although all doors can be locked. The manual says it should blink once, so is any problem with the key or the anti-theft system? Thanks! Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Aug 09, 2009 6:33 pm) 09elantraowner (Aug 10, 2009 6:20 am)
#3217 of 3260 Re: Light should blink when locking? [athlonshi] by jlflemmons Aug 09, 2009 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: athlonshi (Aug 09, 2009 6:15 pm) Double check the manual. Some systems lock the doors on the first click, and arm the security on the second click, and flash the lights. That's the way my GM works.
#3218 of 3260 Re: Light should blink when locking? [athlonshi] by 09elantraowner Aug 10, 2009 (6:20 am)
Replying to: athlonshi (Aug 09, 2009 6:15 pm) I *think* the manual says the hazard lights blink - not the headlights, and that's what does happen with mine.
#3219 of 3260 Check Engine Light by rguedel Aug 20, 2009 (7:06 am)
I have a 2004 Elantra with 67,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on and I got the following codes: P2626 and P0420. Any ideas?   Thanks!

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