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#249 of 258 Drain Oil Plug by Skeeter27 Jan 14, 2009 (5:43 pm)
I'd like to change the oil for the first time on a 2.4L 2008 manual transmission Sonata. Anyone know what size the drain plug is? I need to buy that tool. I try a 3/4, 15/16 sockets wrench don't work. Please somebody give me tip on what tool to use it driving crazy! Thank's     Replies to this message: craigbrooks (Jan 24, 2009 9:15 am) bobad (Feb 13, 2009 5:15 am)
#250 of 258 Re: Drain Oil Plug [Skeeter27] by craigbrooks Jan 24, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: Skeeter27 (Jan 14, 2009 5:43 pm) Do you have a set of metric sockets? I'm sure it is metric.
#251 of 258 Re: Drain Oil Plug [Skeeter27] by bobad Feb 13, 2009 (5:15 am)
Replying to: Skeeter27 (Jan 14, 2009 5:43 pm) You obviously aren't experienced at changing oil. The filter is also a bit tricky. I advise you to take it to a garage or at least get experienced help the first time or 2.
#252 of 258 Oil problems by et124 Feb 26, 2009 (2:33 pm)
I have a 2008 Sonata with 8000 miles. We had the 7500 mile tune up and everything appeared fine 3 weeks ago at the yearly inspection. The car maintenance has been up to date. Yesterday,when I started the car it stalled then the oil pressure light went on and there was a ticking sound coming from the engine. Hyundai towed the car. Now they're taking apart the engine to see what went wrong.   I'm a bit stunned by this in a new car. Anyone else experience a problem similar? Replies to this message: jlindh (Feb 26, 2009 3:11 pm) targettuning (Feb 27, 2009 6:34 am)
#253 of 258 Re: Oil problems [et124] by jlindh Feb 26, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: et124 (Feb 26, 2009 2:33 pm) I'm not sure what you mean by a "7500 mile tune up" unless you mean an oil change and service.   My 1997 Explorer engine cratered with about 1800 miles on the car due to an oil pump failure. Ford could have merely overhauled the engine, but they wanted to tear it down to determine the cause of the failure. I, of course, wanted a new car, but ended up with a new engine instead. So in answer to your question, yes ka ka does happen. The important question is: How will Hyundai handle it?   By the way, even though the recommended oil change interval is 7500 miles, I think it's a good idea to change the oil much earlier the first time. There's a lot of nasty stuff floating around in the oil early in the break-in period,
#254 of 258 Re: Oil problems [et124] by targettuning Feb 27, 2009 (6:34 am)
Replying to: et124 (Feb 26, 2009 2:33 pm) It could be the person who changed oil (if the tune up you indicated you had WAS mainly an oil/filter change and it probably was) was distracted before tightening the filter or oil drain plug completely or possibly did not fill the engine (or fill completely) with new oil. If either was the case what you have is engine failure by human error. Or it wouldn't be unheard of to have an early oil pump failure as the previous poster indicated. I'm guessing there aren't many who would have experienced this with a new car of any make. Let Hyundai dismantle the engine and if it was a mechanical failure Hyundai will learn something and you will get a rebuilt or new engine if ruined beyond repair. Sure it is a major inconvenience and no I would not want to experience something like this with a new car but "poo-poo" does happen !
#255 of 258 Shame by sandman46 Feb 27, 2009 (9:55 am)
Shame this happened but take the new or rebuilt engine and see what they'll "give" you to compensate for the aggravation this has caused. They owe you something "extra" I'd think to make up with some dealer goodwill that will go along way in the future. Good luck and enjoy the rental...make 'em give ya something really nice to enjoy!   The Sandman
#256 of 258 2008 Sonata-Heavy Rear Spoiler by luvmysonata Mar 07, 2009 (12:47 pm)
I bought a used 2008 Sonata (Great deal Dealer asking price $14000, agreed on $11600) with a rear spoiler. When I pop the trunk the trunk does not lift. It requires a lot of strenth to lift past the midpoint. After the midpoint it is not an issue. Has anybody experienced this problem? I called the dealer and they do replace the shock. But I think I will encounter the same problem. I will probably go to PepBoys to see if they have stronger shocks for the trunk. The vehicle has 19k miles. I wll have to call the dealer to see if it is covered under the Bumber/bumber warr. Replies to this message: qs84 (Mar 09, 2009 5:35 am) craigbrooks (Mar 12, 2009 6:39 pm)
#257 of 258 Re: 2008 Sonata-Heavy Rear Spoiler [luvmysonata] by qs84 Mar 09, 2009 (5:35 am)
Replying to: luvmysonata (Mar 07, 2009 11:47 am) Current generation Sonata's have heavy trunks, I do not have a spoiler, but suggest that you try a trunk without any spoiler to compare the feel. I have gotten use to it, and do like that a heavy wind does not allow it to blow it and hit me in my head like a previous vehicle that I owned.
#258 of 258 Re: 2008 Sonata-Heavy Rear Spoiler [luvmysonata] by craigbrooks Mar 12, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: luvmysonata (Mar 07, 2009 11:47 am) The trunks do not "pop" open upon release, you have to lift them. There is some resistance until you get it open. You'll like this feature in case you hit the trunk release by accident. My Lumina would pop all the way open if I hit it by accident. I was happy to see all the stuff in my trunk still there after an hour of shopping. Be happy it's this way.

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