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Car is 2000 Hyundai Sonata V-6. Currently at 110,000 miles and sensing possible trans slippage...car appears to be mimicking Engine Light...speed sensor behavior but less balky. Make sense? At 105,000 trans fluid should be addressed per maintenance manual. Is the trans flush NEEDED (overdue) and that is why I hear the hum/whine and sense the occasional slippage? At last maintenance - rear hub assembly, repair shop said I needed Trans Flush - Standard (approx. $90.00). When in Neutral or Park...I do not hear enging noise (aka...hum which appears to have gotten louder...tired of raising the radio volume!!) When in drive I hear the sound, hum, whine. Any ideas? Also, Since timing belt needs replacement REAL SOON (at 120,000 miles and I think I did the first replacement about 5000 mileas EARLY...so, it is DUE!)...should I do both at the same time...the timing belt is a lot of labor, so I understand, and expensive...so, do together...or...IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE MORE SERIOUSLY WRONG and I should start looking for a new car? As always...I rely on your wisdom and experience...to assist me in making my move. Thanks, Joe
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Replying to: de1029 (Oct 24, 2008 7:06 am) Well sure a transmission service is a lot cheaper than a new transmission. I'd do that right away and see how the symptoms go. Also have the trans. codes read. It might only be some kind of shifting solenoid. If it's a stuck valve in the valve body then perhaps a service would help. You could also try some Sea Foam transmission additive. I think it's called Trans Tune. But you need the service, ,too. Visiting Host |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2008 7:47 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2008 7:47 am) Sorry if I led anyone astray. My point was, like a Check Engine light going on for a speed sensor failure...that is how the subtle/slight 'shift' FEELS. I will schedule the trans flush job. And, should the timing belt be done at the same time? Thanks, Joe
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Replying to: newowner10 (Oct 24, 2008 10:32 am) The 'whining' is in the drive gears...so that is NOT the engine BUT may well be my TRANS saying good bye to me??? At 1500 to 3000 dollars...it will have to be AWAY SHE GOES. Thanks, Joe |
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Replying to: de1029 (Oct 24, 2008 10:50 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 24, 2008 1:23 pm) As to timing belt: found bill for 60,000 miles job - approx $325.00 for timing belt replacement (labor & parts...yea, you guessed it, part less than $90.00...There oughta be a law!). Actual mileage at job was 59,100...so, I will tempt fate (at 111000 miles now) and continue driving it for another 5000 miles..OR SO. Hey, thanks all, for responses and suggestions. I do appreciate it. And, if anyone has some other comments about this situation...I am all EARS. Joe |
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| Well you have nothing to lose by seeing if the Transmission holds up. I would get estimates on the timing belt after you decide the transmission is solid. | |
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I need to change the brake pads on my 2005 Sonata V6 2.7 L. I left my set of allen wrench sockets in another province, so I'd rather just buy a single socket to do this brake job.....does anybody know what size of allen wrench socket is required to remove the calipers on my car? Please and thanks, Mike |
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Replying to: backy (Sep 14, 2008 6:35 pm) Anyone on board knows whether Sonata needs some special cares which only dealer can guarantee? Should it be Toyota cars, I am confident to give to any shop for service. But I am not sure if Sonata use any kind of special oil/fluid (brake, transmission etc) which can be found only at Hyundai dealer. We know Honda cars can only use Honda transmission fluid otherwise the clutches will be damaged.
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