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#3230 of 3260 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [backy] by jacktb Aug 26, 2009 (6:11 am)
Replying to: backy (Aug 25, 2009 2:35 pm) Backy: Thanks for the response. 84K is probably closer to the real life span than 60K. It will be interesting to hear from others, especially those that have had the part fail.   I get the same over-maintenance pitch from the dealers also. That's why I also get the cars serviced instead of having the kids go. Was in the auto repair business very briefly in the 80's and one thing that stuck with me was the high emphasis on selling product and service. --Jack Replies to this message: backy (Aug 26, 2009 8:38 am)
#3231 of 3260 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [jacktb] by fushigi Aug 26, 2009 (8:32 am)
Replying to: jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 5:56 am) If you do find some good data points on actual belt longevity, please share with the group. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how good the data would be unless it was broken down by usage conditions - harsh usage like extreme temps or long periods at high revs may be more of a strain than gentle highway cruising.   If you're an "average" driver, you can probably exceed the recommended intervals by 20-30% with no undue harm. That should be within the manufacturer's tolerances/fudge factor. So maybe every 75K v. 60K. I don't know that I would push it to the 100K that the CA warranty provides as that interval is legislated & not necessarily based on manufacturer data. Replies to this message: jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 8:43 am) jlflemmons (Aug 26, 2009 10:48 am) jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 11:16 am)
#3232 of 3260 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [jacktb] by backy Aug 26, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 6:11 am) I take the cars in myself whenever I can. This time I couldn't. But my 20-year-old son is very responsible, and I told him to call me if they tried to sell him anything other than an oil change. And he did.
#3233 of 3260 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [fushigi] by jacktb Aug 26, 2009 (8:43 am)
Replying to: fushigi (Aug 26, 2009 8:32 am) I agree. That's the reason I am leaning towards 75K as it splits the difference. I will post all related data as it becomes available using "Timing Belt Replacement" as the title for easy search reference. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Aug 26, 2009 10:48 am) jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 11:16 am)
#3234 of 3260 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [jacktb] by jlflemmons Aug 26, 2009 (10:48 am)
Replying to: jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 8:43 am) On the Hyundai 2.0L, isn't there a cover that can be removed to check the belt for cracking? I seem to remember reading that somewhere. Replies to this message: jacktb (Aug 26, 2009 11:16 am)
#3235 of 3260 Re: Timing Belt Replacement [jlflemmons] by jacktb Aug 26, 2009 (11:16 am)
Replying to: jlflemmons (Aug 26, 2009 10:48 am) I am not aware of any cover that would allow you to view the belt, but if there is that would be great. Especially since one look can tell a lot about it's condition.
#3236 of 3260 Fog light bulbs by percussionist Aug 28, 2009 (2:34 am)
Anyone know how to change the fog light bulb on an 07 Elantra? This is the second one to burn out, and I'm not paying the dealer another $21 to replace a $2 bulb.   Thanks! Replies to this message: al_zander (Aug 29, 2009 1:03 pm)
#3237 of 3260 Re: Fog light bulbs [percussionist] by al_zander Aug 29, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: percussionist (Aug 28, 2009 2:34 am) Looks like a relatively simple do it yourself job, according to the illustration here:   http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1399813-fog_light_bulb_2008_elantra
#3238 of 3260 1st oil change note by 09elantraowner Aug 31, 2009 (4:18 pm)
Did my 09 Elantra's first oil change today - Just a word of warning... the factory applied oil filter must have been put on by the Korean weight lifting champ because it was pretty hard to get off. As a matter of fact, I actually damaged the oil filter (bent/crushed the canister in a couple of spots) getting it off. Natually, when I installed the new one - I hand tightened best I could and then tightened 1/4 turn more *only* by filter wrench - we'll see what next oil filter removal is like...
#3239 of 3260 Elantra 2002 by dongoyaro Sep 14, 2009 (8:04 am)
I have an elantra 2002 but I lost my key together with the remote for the security, how can I get a spare remote to work with the spare key?

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