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Replying to: sonata4life (Apr 07, 2008 7:34 pm) It's more important to let the engine RPM vary. Avoild long stretches with the cruise control set. If traffic is doing 70, just do 70. However, every few minutes, back off all the way on the accelerator and coast down to 65, then back up to 70. Also void high RPM for the first 1K or so.
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Replying to: bobad (Apr 08, 2008 4:54 am)  Yes, I agree with you that you shouldn't use cruise control continuously (15 - 30 mins stretch) as the salesman pointed that as well - he specifically said that do NOT use the cruise control for the first 1200 miles but if I need to use it for whatever reason, then use it for 15 mins (or was it 30?) and ease off of it for 5 mins or so and then continue it... |
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Replying to: sonata4life (Apr 07, 2008 7:34 pm) The car had 5 miles on the Odo. I varied my speed between 60-70. I didn't use the cruise control for the first 200 miles. Then I did use cruise control occasionally for a couple of minutes just to rest my right foot. Every now and then I switched back to 4th gear using the manual mode. That gave the RPM some variation (went up to 2800-3000 RPM, still safe). So I did this for 7 and a half hours until I got home. No problem with the vehicle (it only has 2500 miles on it so far).
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Replying to: gabebalazs (Apr 09, 2008 10:52 am) After the trip home, from 500-1000mi. I began putting progressively more load on the engine by periodically accelerating harder and longer. By the time I neared 1000mi. on the odo, it already had a couple of sustained full throttle bursts to ensure the rings seated properly. Clearly you don't want to hammer a brand new car straight out of the gate, however, not everyone knows the flipside danger. If you baby a modern engine too much during break-in, you run the very real risk of glazing the cylinder walls which will negatively impact fuel mileage forever. Once that happens, the only way to rectify it is to tear your engine down and hone the cylinders. I thought it interesting of the several new vehicles I've purchased in the past 10 years or so, both domestic and foreign, the Sonata had the longest -and most conservatively stringent- oem mileage break-in recommendation by far. |
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What is the "double slotted doodad" just behind the driver side seat heat switch? I can't find anything in the manual, it almost looks like a poor attempt at a coin holder. Anyone know?
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Replying to: jlindh (Apr 19, 2008 2:22 pm) |
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I've noticed a really weird thing with my 2008 Hyundai Sonata. When I have a full tank of gas I report vastly higher MPG than when my car is low on gas. For example, when I drove it from the dealership I was getting as high as 26 in the city. When the tank hit below quarter-full, however, I was getting as low as 17. Likewise, I filled it up yesterday, and my MPG magically shot up to 29mpg in the city. I know there is no way this car can really get 29 in the city so it makes me worry that the trip computer is malfunctioning. Does anyone have any experiences like this? Can anyone help explain the discrepancies I'm experiencing? Thanks.
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Replying to: findedeux (Apr 25, 2008 8:53 am) |
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Hi everyone, just like the title reads is there any real reason for buying a 2008 Sonata over a 2007? I have been looking into purchasing a Sonata and going through all the numbers a paper work I just do not see any major reason for buying a 2008 instead of the 2007 ( doing a price for car comparison ) So does anyone have any reasons that I should purchase a 2008 over the 2007 besides that year model? O yes, I will more than likely either get the GLS or SE trim. (GLS trim is more realistic right now)
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Replying to: jgilbeath04 (Aug 16, 2008 2:51 pm) The '09s, which have been out for a few months, have some exterior face lifts and the interior has been changed. The pricing has also been bumped up. |
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