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#3368 of 3416 Re: Water Pump [sandman_6472] by fushigi

Dec 02, 2010 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Dec 02, 2010 11:57 am)
I agree on doing the water pump at the same time., but I'd do it at the first timing belt change north of 100K miles. Water pumps should be good for 140K miles +/-.

#3369 of 3416 Re: Water Pump [sandman_6472] by jayess

Dec 02, 2010 (3:06 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Dec 02, 2010 11:57 am)
Giving him the opening to pick my pocket, I did ask if that's something they do recommend for exactly that reason it just being parts since everything is open. The service advisor said that they typically don't unless since theyusually don't see much of a problem with the water pumps. Of course he could be setting himself up for a bigger payday down the road, but given the mileage on that I'll probably just roll the dice - or buy the extended warranty!

#3370 of 3416 Roll The Dice by sandman_6472

Dec 02, 2010 (6:23 pm)

Since I usually keep my cars between 7 to 8 years, I'd just have it done in this situation...I don't like surprises and need my car to work, period. Come next month when I retire, I'll probably keep the same opinion...I like my rides properly maintained. And since my total mileage will probably be cut about 66%, my current Civic will be with me well into the next decade, G-d willing. Plan to keep my $ growing in the retirement accounts, thank you very much. This could actually be my last car if my spinal issues get much worse, which makes it that much more important to keep everything running tip top.
 
The Sandman

#3371 of 3416 Re: Roll The Dice [sandman_6472] by jayess

Dec 05, 2010 (8:39 am)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Dec 02, 2010 6:23 pm)
You have a valid point since the plan is to keep it in the stable for some time to come. Of course I can also purchase the Hyundai extended warranty from my dealer which covers the pump and darn near everything else. Originally they wanted 1499$, for Platinum - when I asked how much just for powertrain, which would make it as though we were the original owner, said 1349$ and then 'tell you what, we'll give you Platinum for that price' so now I have about 4.5 weks to mull it over, that's when the original 5/60 expires. Decisions decisions

#3372 of 3416 2005 elantra transmission by kjcole

Jan 08, 2011 (2:37 pm)

I have a 2005 elantra with 90000 miles on it. I have been having an issue with the transmission slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. It doesn't happen all the time. I had the problem once before at 52000 miles and took it to the dealer. They told me that the transmission needed serviced. I had bought the car with 40000 on it and it had a 12000 mile bumper to bumper warranty on it and I was just outside of it. I argued with them that it should've been serviced before I had bought the car and shouldn't need a service after just over 12000 miles on it so they serviced it for free. That seemed to fix the problem. I know that hyundai recommends changing the fluid every 30000 miles. I have had the fluid changed here recently and I am still having the problem. It's not everyday and it has only happened twice since I've had the fluid changed. My question is should I go ahead and change the filter. It is a pain in the butt to get to and it looks like it has never been changed. I already have the filter because I thought it was going to be like a normal car and have the transmission pan on the bottom of the transmission not the side and almost impossible to get to. Thank you for your help.

#3373 of 3416 Re: 2005 elantra transmission [kjcole] by jlflemmons

Jan 09, 2011 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: kjcole (Jan 08, 2011 2:37 pm)
You might want to check with a reliable Hyundai service department because even though the aftermarket parts houses show (and sell) a filter for the 2005 Elantra 4spd, my 2005 GT didn't have a filter. That's why you change the fluid every 30K; no filter.

#3375 of 3416 Question for any 2011 GLS owners by itc55

Jan 12, 2011 (9:14 am)

Just picked up my 2011 GLS last week. I was completely happy with it until I discovered that the carpeting in the back (where the flooring rolls up to meet the back seat) is very poorly fitted. The carpeting bulges out across the entire length of the seat to the point that it even wrinkles slightly -- it's not adhered to the seat or floor surface at all. If I push against the carpeting, it seems to have a full inch of air between it and the bottom of the seat structure. I can press it back so that it hugs the floor and the seat, but then it just pops back out when I release it.
 
Anyway, I took it to the service center today and they insist that all 2011 Elantras are like this. "It's a solid fitted piece that we can't really do anything about."
 
Everything else in the car is so tight that this really bothers. Of course, the dealer is sold out of the 2011 and I can't personally verify that "all Elantras are made this way" since there are none on the lot. Any other owners out there notice this? Is this really a universal problem?

#3376 of 3416 Re: Question for any 2011 GLS owners [itc55] by perno13

Jan 12, 2011 (9:28 am)

Replying to: itc55 (Jan 12, 2011 9:14 am)
I don't have a 2011, but this seems like the dealer just threw whatever he had in there. I could be wrong though...definitely check out another 2011 at another dealership if possible.

#3377 of 3416 Re: Question for any 2011 GLS owners [perno13] by itc55

Jan 12, 2011 (11:15 am)

Replying to: perno13 (Jan 12, 2011 9:28 am)
Thanks for the reply perno.
 
Just to be clear for anybody else that comes across this -- I'm not talking about the floor mats. It's the actual carpet upholstery that is bulging up. Where the carpeting meets the back seat -- it looks like a kid who's wearing his dad's suit. Just doesn't fit right.
 
Looks like a manufacturing error to me. But, dealer says it's "normal."

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