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Replying to: huntet02 (Apr 09, 2009 6:21 pm)  5000miles. I keep my tires at 37psi which may a little hard for some people, but better on the tires, and mileage too, and this car is comfortable enough with that too. Hope this helps you. van |
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Replying to: huntet02 (Apr 05, 2009 1:48 pm) My '06 Sonata LX has just about 54.5k on it, so it compares nicely with yours. Up to about 20k, I was averaging 22.5 mpg overall. Since 20k on, I have averaged 23.5-25 mpg overall, with a high of 25.7 mpg. I do about 65% freeway driving. Perhaps my observations and driving habits will be of some use to you: 1) I have a K&N airfilter in the car. The car breathed differently when I firt put it in. 2) I have always logged my miles at fuel fill-up's, and calculated mpg on my own. The mpg gauge in the car is not very precise, and needs to be reset now and then. Once my guague was "stuck" on 23.9 for over 3000 miles of driving, which is impossible. Once reset, the guage displays 31-32 mpg at freeway speeds upto 79 mph. 3) Only about a year ago was it "discovered" by a shop that the car actually needs 5W-20, not the typical oil for which sales are run. This is even indicated on the oil cap - amazing that I or any other service station never noticed it. The 5W-20 seemed to help with the engine running more easily, and the result, slightly better mileage. 4) My tires have always been rotated at every oil change (between 3000-5000 mile intervals). 5) I usually go faster than the majority of traffic on the freeway, but I focus on driving smoothly, never herky jerky. 6) On a recent brake inspection, I was told that I have over 80% of the original pads left - yes, at 54.5K. I do use the manumatic quite a bit, and avoid riding the brakes as much as possible. |
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Replying to: mamamia2 (Apr 28, 2009 4:15 pm)
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Replying to: dean3927 (Apr 18, 2009 4:04 pm) All of your tips sound great and will be utilizing them asap so thank you so much. They replaced my air cleaner/filter and now GM went up now averaging the same as you at 23.5-25 mpg overall, but I'm sorry that is not enough. I often wished I would have considered another 4 cylinder but after crawling into the Sonota interior we couldnt'd go back to a Camry. I am still working with Carmax to get them to further work on the gas mileage as they agreed. My local Hyundai dealership said the car "can" and "should" get at least 27-28 MPG on the highway no problem and to just keep pushing the issue. I believe Carmax is next going to put in some fuel injection cleaner, although I recommended the (Hyundai advised) "DG" products but not sure what Carmax will use. Signed, still trying to get better MPG.... |
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Replying to: jal012773 (Apr 29, 2009 5:25 am) |
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Replying to: dean3927 (Apr 18, 2009 4:04 pm) I cannot make any complaints about this car. It has been good to us, and we have not experienced any service or reliability issues. So, here's my dilemma.....do I spend ~ $ 2,000 for the 100K service on this car, including new plugs, fan belt, and tires, or do I trade this baby in for a new one. We are hurting in this economy as everyone else, and I am torn as to which decision would be the most economical over the next 12 months. Is it realistic for me to think that I will get another 40 K out of this car after I make the $ 2K investment ? If the general consensus is "YES", then I will take the risk and do it. Thanks for your comments !
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Replying to: tyler16 (Mar 05, 2009 5:25 pm) Not sure what they mean, but esc off and engine light have not been coming on. Knock on wood, this will work. |
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Replying to: est1971 (May 02, 2009 5:32 am) If you haven't checked prices for the service at shops other than your Hyundai dealer, you might want to do that. Also be sure to get the 100k service done BEFORE 100k, so if any powertrain issues are found they will be covered under warranty. |
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Replying to: est1971 (May 02, 2009 5:32 am) Regarding the 100K service, a friend owns an '06 Sedona, and the dealer quoted her $1200 for the 60K service. Took the van to Express Tire, and got the job done for less than $200, albeit sans the timing belt change. However, the shop told her that the timing belt replacement did not even come up in the computer, even after checking a few times.
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