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#114 of 133 Re: If you want to protect you car's finish... [somedai1] by gizzer777 Sep 15, 2007 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: somedai1 (Sep 15, 2007 5:52 pm) Steam cleaning???   I agree with that 100000% Had no idea anyone still did that. Also with all the computers and electronics...sure death to any modern vehicle!!
#115 of 133 oil change by 69dartgts Sep 19, 2007 (2:52 pm)
What's up with 5w30 oil ?   i use hightech highmilage oil 10w30 from walmart with fram toughguard filter ever 3thous miles. 01 santa fe 123,000 m with no problems. starts on first turn of key and runs like the first day ! motor doesn't use any oil at all.... Replies to this message: somedai1 (Sep 19, 2007 8:14 pm) gizzer777 (Sep 19, 2007 9:28 pm)
#116 of 133 Re: oil change [69dartgts] by somedai1 Sep 19, 2007 (8:14 pm)
Replying to: 69dartgts (Sep 19, 2007 2:52 pm) i just try to stick to manufacturers recommendations until warranty is up and the car is over a certain amount of mileage - the more worn the engine becomes you can switch to higher viscosity (theoretically) - however the flipside is that higher viscosity puts more drag on the engine - not that any of these cars are hi performance that it would make that big of a difference anyway... Replies to this message: gizzer777 (Sep 19, 2007 9:28 pm)
#117 of 133 Re: oil change [somedai1] by gizzer777 Sep 19, 2007 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: somedai1 (Sep 19, 2007 8:14 pm) 10yr/100000 mile power train warranty...well worth staying in spec, and avoiding ANY possible warranty avoidance on the part of the maker IMHO!    Was the spec 10w30 in 2001? It is now 5W 20- 5 W/30 on many new cars today. (closer tolerances I guess?) Personally, i would spend a couple of $$ EXTRA TO GET A LITTLE BETTER QUALITY OIL and FILTERS THEN THAT Wally World/Fram combo. HOWEVER...seems to work for you. Wally World oil...just would not sleep at night... Fram filters...bring a tear to my eye   granted overdoing it is a waste of $$ too but somewhere there is a happy medium. You can usually get a decent SUNDAY DEAL ON A NAME BRAND OIL AT KRAGEN/ AUTOZONE IN THE sUNDAY PAPER..and granted..these are not high end racing machines either.   Can't argue with your results though!
#118 of 133 I agree, avoid machine carwashes by sduff68 Oct 18, 2007 (1:05 am)
I agree, avoid them if you can! I took my wife's brand new Toyota Sienna Minivan to a car wash and sure enough it had scratches afterward that were not there before.   I prefer to wash my cars myself. I like to use Zip Wax car wash to wash the car. For a shine I use Nu Finish protectorant. For touch ups I use Meguiars Instant Detailer.   I know it is a hodgepodge of products from different manufacturers, but it works for me!
#119 of 133 oil change concerns by larry571 Jul 18, 2008 (8:16 am)
I own a 2007 Santa Fe SE with 3.3 v6 I have the oil changed at the dealer where I bought it cause it is a 1/2 price deal for the life of the vehicle. 14.95 My concern is there grade and brand of oil. The filler cap clearly states 5w-20 as does the owners manual. Also the manual recommends Quaker state which is a brand I've preferred. The dealer however uses Penzoil 10w-30. I mentioned this to him and he said it was no problem. I would prefer to use what the manual calls for but this price cant be beat and I assume they use an OEM oil filter. Does anyone have any advice on this issue? And should it be of any concern. Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: somedai1 (Jul 21, 2008 6:37 am)
#120 of 133 Re: oil change concerns [larry571] by somedai1 Jul 21, 2008 (6:37 am)
Replying to: larry571 (Jul 18, 2008 8:16 am) I wouldn't worry too much only because it is well documented what the dealer is doing. If anything should hurt the engine - they would be responsible. If you're really worried you can talk directly to hyundai about this particular dealer's practice. Anyway - the worst thing i think can occur is poor gas mileage and undue strain on moving parts because of the viscocity.
#121 of 133 Maintenance Warranty by graybeard1 Aug 12, 2008 (5:10 pm)
I normally do not purchase any extras (warranties, etc.) for products, but I was offered six years of oil changes and tire rotations (oil at 3000 or 3 months, and tire rotations at 6000 or 6 months) for $110 a year - total $660 plus tax for my new Santa Fe. I was told it would be honored anywhere I chose to have the service. I took it thinking this sounds like a great deal against price increases in the future. Would anyone like to comment on this type of deal in terms of there experience. My afterthoughts include: 1) I usually use synthetic oil for my vehicles - this policy does not include this; 2) I would expect someone like the dealer to try and sell me more items I don't need. Any comments are appreciated.   Thank you.
#122 of 133 2007 Sata Fe 3.3L Oil Filter - Large O-ring by stingray66 Jan 31, 2009 (9:09 am)
Exactly where on the thread area of the cap does the o-ring install, all the way down against the sealing flange or little more then 3/4 the way down in what seems to be a groove detail?
#123 of 133 Spark plugs by angeloc Feb 23, 2009 (8:09 am)
Recently had a problem with my 2001 Santa Fe. The dealer diagnosed the problem as "bad plugs" since car has not had new plugs since I don't know when. He said plugs are hard to get at and , therefore, would cost $500.00 to replace (mostly labor). Is this a reasonable price or am I sponsoring someone's Hawaiian vacation?     Replies to this message: jcwsbltd (Feb 23, 2009 8:29 am) saskicat (Feb 23, 2009 12:03 pm) stush (Feb 23, 2009 6:03 pm)

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