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#2905 of 3016 Re: Dealer says A/C needs service [asher3] by tomk17 Jul 13, 2009 (10:24 am)
Replying to: asher3 (Jul 13, 2009 9:48 am) This does not sound necessary - you should look at the service manual and instruct the dealer to do only the items listed. I would even have then SKIP the items that say "inspect". The filter is probably the cabin air filter. Dealers charge a bunch for this $20 filter and the 10 min it takes to replace. Since the car is a 2007, probably does needs changing so unless you have another means to get this done (local mechanic, youtube video, etc) you may not have a choice. Replies to this message: asher3 (Jul 14, 2009 4:43 am) newowner10 (Jul 14, 2009 9:15 am)
#2906 of 3016 Re: car starts hard after putting gas into it [sharring] by newowner10 Jul 14, 2009 (3:40 am)
Replying to: sharring (Jul 10, 2009 6:22 pm) car starts hard after putting gas into it by sharring   Possibly when you put the nozzle in it opens a door in the filler neck. I do not know why that would matter to the car put that appears to be the only difference between taking off the gas cap and putting a little gas in. You could just put the nozzle in and see what happens.
#2907 of 3016 Re: Dealer says A/C needs service [tomk17] by asher3 Jul 14, 2009 (4:43 am)
Replying to: tomk17 (Jul 13, 2009 10:24 am) Thanks for your reply.   Do you know about the induction service they also said I need? Since the car has no problems that I know of, and so little mileage I get the feeling the dealer is trying to get me to do things that are not needed. Replies to this message: newowner10 (Jul 14, 2009 9:15 am)
#2908 of 3016 Re: Dealer says A/C needs service [asher3] by newowner10 Jul 14, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: asher3 (Jul 14, 2009 4:43 am) The term "Induction" service sound like he made something up to sound more expensive the "Replace the cabin air filter" to me. The filter should be fine if you do not experiance low air flow from the vents.
#2909 of 3016 Re: Dealer says A/C needs service [asher3] by targettuning Jul 15, 2009 (4:13 am)
Replying to: asher3 (Jul 13, 2009 9:48 am) Needs AC service? It blows cold right?... ANSWER:yes, no service.... ANSWER: no, needs service. Induction service is cleaning the air intake throttle body. Usually they spray a solvent cleaner into the intake and race the engine a bit to suck the foam deeper into the intake manifold. This service may be necessary 100K miles and/or if the engine air filter element was not regularly changed...not at 8K miles....skip it. Finally the cabin filter which filters outside air that ends up in the cabin will dirty and clog but only after at least 20K or more miles. Unless you drive dusty dirt or gravel roads OR through dust storms. Skip it for a few more thousands of miles.
#2910 of 3016 Fuel Filters by negative Jul 20, 2009 (9:14 am)
I have a 2006 Sonata 4 cylinder with about 32,000 miles on it. According to the owner's manual, two filters need to be replaced about now, a fuel filter and a fuel tank air filter. From reading up on these here and elsewhere, and from calling the dealer, I understand that both are in the fuel tank and can only be replaced by the dealer.   However, to my surprise, my dealer tells me that both are really designed to last the life of the car and that neither needs to be replaced unless causing problems. (I didn't expect anyone at a dealer to ever say that!)   I understand the fuel tank air filter is a charcoal canister meant to help meet clean air standards. So I can understand why it might not need replacement. (I'd like to do my part for clean air but don't appreciate having to fork over major money to do it.)   But I'm not so sure about skipping the replacement of the fuel filter. I once had a car, 20 years ago, in which I neglected to replace the fuel filter, primarily because it was my first car and I didn't know there was such a thing. In that case, ignorance was not bliss. I'm about to head cross-country from east coast to west and back and expect to put on another 8000 miles in the next month. Is there anything to worry about? Replies to this message: newowner10 (Jul 20, 2009 1:10 pm) negative (Jul 21, 2009 5:27 am) ctc1 (Jul 21, 2009 6:55 pm)
#2911 of 3016 Re: Fuel Filters [negative] by newowner10 Jul 20, 2009 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: negative (Jul 20, 2009 9:14 am) It probably is going to be fine, but there could be a warranty issue if you do not do it. Placing a maintenance item in the fuel tank is ridiculous. You should have a special tool to remove the fuel pump. To save money possibly if you remove the seat and such they will spend less time on the job and you could save some money if you do it. Replies to this message: negative (Jul 21, 2009 5:27 am)
#2912 of 3016 Re: Fuel Filters [newowner10] by negative Jul 21, 2009 (5:27 am)
Replying to: newowner10 (Jul 20, 2009 1:10 pm) I agree that placing maintenance items in the fuel tank is ridiculous.   By the way, it turns out I can't escape the dealer entirely. The sun roof is now leaking, and it's going to be rainy here the next few days. At least it should be covered by the warranty.
#2913 of 3016 Re: Fuel Filters [negative] by ctc1 Jul 21, 2009 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: negative (Jul 20, 2009 9:14 am) My dealer also said not to worry about fuel filter. Told me they have yet to replace one as a normal maintenance item. did have trans fluid flushed at aamco shop after I noticed a sudden color change. They told me this is not unusual in many newer cars and fluid was probably ok but I'd rather play it safe and flushed it anyway. I also have 32000 miles on my 06.
#2914 of 3016 Re: Bad paint problems & lousy warranty support? [rustygutter] by dallasdude1 Jul 22, 2009 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: rustygutter (Feb 20, 2008 4:23 pm) My wife has an 05 and the paint is coming off the handles too. I'm driving an 01 Catera and its well worth the problems compared to the Sonata. Its a much better car to drive and more comfortable. The seats are by far better and the ghetto blaster (Bose) is light years ahead. My timing belt has 97,000 miles on its too. Replies to this message: targettuning (Jul 23, 2009 3:32 am)

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