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#27 of 69 Re: lost mpg [backy] by gllucad Jan 04, 2008 (5:09 am)
Replying to: backy (Jan 03, 2008 3:51 pm) Good morning Backy,   That is an excellent Idea, I am schedule for my tire rotation. I will bump up the psi. I realize the car is older and the winter weather effects performance, but I did not experience this sudden change the past three years. I appreciate your responses. Thanks
#28 of 69 Elantra engine replacement by sbird Jan 06, 2008 (12:26 pm)
I am told that I need to replace the engine of my 2003 elantra due to damage from overheating last week. The car spent the night in Flagstaff, AZ where it dropped to 3 degrees F. The next day I drove back to Tucson. 60 miles out I saw steam and the heat guage was in the red zone. After pulling over and cooling down, there was no chance of restarting. A mechanic predicted that the head gasket had blown and greater damage to valves etc. was probably done. Any suggestions about sources of new/used engines, service agents, warranties and such. I am kind of new at this and want to find the best value. Thanks. Replies to this message: doohickie (Jan 07, 2008 7:04 pm)
#29 of 69 Re: Elantra engine replacement [sbird] by doohickie Jan 07, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: sbird (Jan 06, 2008 12:26 pm) If the car was on the road less than 5 years and has less than 60,000 miles on it, you may be able to get the engine replaced under warranty (providing there was no neglect and maintenance was up to date). If you're the orginal owner and have less than 100,000 miles, you *might* even be able to get the engine replaced under the powertrain warranty (although that is more doubtful).   If I were in your situation and had to pay for it myself, I would try to locate a fairly low mileage salvage yard engine (or have the mechanic do the same). If you have to pay for a brand new engine, you may be better buying a whole new car by the time you're done.
#30 of 69 Something new by newhartford Jan 08, 2008 (1:36 pm)
I have a 2003 Elantra GLS 5M with about 58K miles. At about 50 mph on even a slight grade the normal under load engine noise begins to drone slightly louder and softer at about a 1 second rate. On the level or downhill it doesn't happen. It seems as if it has to be under load to happen. Something in the drive train? Front bearings? The slight increase in engine noise under load is normal - the droning is something new.
#31 of 69 2005 Hyundai Elantra, noise in rear by jake9364 May 14, 2008 (5:26 am)
I have a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. Lat year when I bought it, it had 21,000 miles on it, now it has 33,500. Well when I first got after I drove it for a while the right rear would make a clunking noise, only does this when car is stopped. Took to dealer and he said he heard it also. They gave me a loaner and kept the car for a week. Them after that they said they could not find the problem! They said just drive it and when whatever is causing the noise breaks, we will fix it…pretty incredible huh!   I put new brakes on all the way around (was making noise before brake job).   Some people have suggested that there is a bad bushing in the rear? Anybody have any ideas….Thanks….I want to print out the answers and take them with me to dealer…. Replies to this message: backy (May 14, 2008 8:08 am) doohickie (May 23, 2008 12:18 pm)
#32 of 69 Re: 2005 Hyundai Elantra, noise in rear [jake9364] by backy May 14, 2008 (8:08 am)
Replying to: jake9364 (May 14, 2008 5:26 am) So the dealer kept your car for a week, gave you a loaner, and tried fo find the problem but couldn't. Then they said (hopefully in wirting?) that when it's clear what the problem is, they will fix it. I agree, that is pretty incredible, but excellent, customer service by your dealer.   It could be a bushing, hard to say. I had a rear bushing problem on my 626, and it made a clunking noise. The dealer mis-diagnosed the problem, said the car needed new struts etc. I took it to another mechanic, who properly diagnosed the problem and the fix only cost about $120 including labor.
#33 of 69 Headlight covers by ras4151 May 17, 2008 (10:20 am)
I have a 2004 Elantra GT with 34000 miles. The headlight covers have gotten a film over them. I have seen it on other Elantras. Anyone have an idea what I can do, besides replacement, to clear them. Replies to this message: backy (May 17, 2008 10:59 am) doohickie (May 23, 2008 12:11 pm) econobiker (Sep 08, 2008 8:56 am)
#34 of 69 Re: Headlight covers [ras4151] by backy May 17, 2008 (10:59 am)
Replying to: ras4151 (May 17, 2008 10:20 am) Since your car is still under warranty, you might see if the dealer will replace them or "repair" them under warranty. Replies to this message: doohickie (May 23, 2008 12:11 pm)
#35 of 69 Re: Headlight covers [backy] by doohickie May 23, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: backy (May 17, 2008 10:59 am) If they won't do anything about the headlight lenses, go to an autoparts store and buy some lens cleaner. There is a special cleaner just for this kind of thing.   If you want to just try something cheap, try using some toothpaste on a soft cloth. The very mild abrasive should clean them up good (or so I've heard).
#36 of 69 Re: 2005 Hyundai Elantra, noise in rear [jake9364] by doohickie May 23, 2008 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: jake9364 (May 14, 2008 5:26 am) I would guess the clunking in the rear is either a sway bar end link or sway bar bushing. If you can get under the car (I can slide under the back end of it without even raising it with jacks), you will see a bar that runs across the car between the struts. It will be attached to the struts with end links (the are probably white plastic) and the bar is anchored to the body with two brackets with bushings. Those bushings are the most likely culprits.   If you need to jack up your car to get under there, jack up both sides evenly if you're going to mess around with the sway bar. As long as the right and left rear tires are loaded the same (either both on the ground, or both hanging in the air and the car up on jack stands), there is no load on the bar. But if you jack up one corner and leave the tire on the other side on the ground, the sway bar will have a lot of force in it. It's not at all dangerous as long as the two back wheels are evenly supported (or both unloaded altogether).   If you jack up the car and remove the tires, this is what it would look like:

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