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Wondering if Hyundai recommends a certain fuel system cleaner over another. I am trying to decide between Techron Concentrate and Redline SI-1. Any input on these or any other similar products you'd recommend? Also, I drive very short distances, i.e.: my daily commute is usually less than 10 miles. What would be a good interval for this cleaner? I was thinking once every three months, which would be twice per oil change (oil changed every 6 months since I won't make the 3,000 miles before that). What'cha think?
Before you go to Hyundai, you need to get ALL your paperwork together. You also have to prove that the clutch being replaced so many times has been a safety issue, as well as lowering the value of the car.
Don't tell them about the speed you were going. They will laugh you out of the office if you do.
Good luck.
VW makes the only diesel engine in a passenger car, their TDI. They are great little cars too, and regularly return 40-50mpg even when driven hard.
Anyway, the Mirage is automatic, and although my wife had a 5-speed Tiburon before that, I was a little concerned that she might not like to drive a stick anymore. But to my surprise, she liked the GLT very much. She said that the gearbox was much smoother than that of the Tiburon she had and that she was going too fast before she knew it. I'm glad that she still enjoys driving a standard because when the time to replace the Mirage comes, I would like to buy another manual car (with a moonroof!).
By the way, the reason my wife got rid of the Tiburon 90 was that she couldn't stand getting too much attention! She traded it with her brother's Mirage 97. What a shame!
Also, I rented a Dodge Neon today while the Ellie was gone with my wife. I didn't like it. I could feel the vibration on the steering wheel and the rear view was very limited due to the heightened back end. I didn't feel very safe since I could hardly see the car right behind me.
In the Sonata one, it's suppose to be a psychologist talking to someone, asking them what an ink blot looks like. The "patient" says a bunny, and the doctor is like, "no, it's the Hyundai Sonata GLS!". It's pretty funny. I don't wanna seem like I am showing favortism here, but I still like the Jetta commercial on the radio better. Have you heard that one?
My car has just past 1000 miles and got the first oil change yesterday as well. I got it at the Jiffy Lube (I'm well aware of the horror stories but I haven't had any problems in the past so I continue to have business with them. I do watch them change the oil though.) They put the regular 5W30 this time, but I might switch to synthetic oil next time. It depends on how much driving I end up doing, I guess.
I just got another full tank and the mpg was 27 miles from the 7-mile city-traffic commute. I'm going to change the route to work to avoid the stop-and-go traffic though. It will be an 11-mile commute each way, with half (less traffic) city and half highway driving. I hope this will be good for the car's overall longevity.
HyundaiUSA website, including the Spanish ones.
That's the only place I've yet seen the GT sedan.
They are, by and large, clever and heartwarming
(for commercials) and will probably get a lot of airplay.
All the commercials but this one are radio commercials though. This is the only TV one I have seen thus far.
It is great to have a new car after struggling with old undependable vehicles. Especially an Elantra!
One notable event, that has passed without much fanfare (maybe because the "Hyundai is the greatest..." board is dead), is that Consumer Reports has recently rated all Hyundai models (that they have enough data to rate) at least Average in predicted reliability. They don't have enough data from their surveys to rate the Accent or new Tiburon. That is a huge improvement in reliability in a short time period and quite an achievement. There aren't many other car companies that can say the same thing.
I had my first annoyance tonight with my CD player. It refused to eject a disc for the entire 40 minute ride home from a friend's house! Finally, after I turned off the car and opened the door, I tried one last time and it ejected after some hesitation. Grrrrrrrrr. I will still visit the dealer to see about replacement.
Also nearing the 22,500 mile mark for service. Still running well.
Also, CR does not recommend cars that performed poorly in any crash tests even if the predicted reliability is average or higher. So the Elantra, including the 03 model, has not been recommended.
Just kind of interesting they would both cut out.
First problem I've had with the car (20,000 miles) other than a leaky sunroof, which was aftermarket anyway.
I am still in the process of the lemon law complain, but I think everyone should know what happened to me today. So after a place to complain with the BBB, Hyundai contacted me to make an appointment with Loren Hyundai in Glenview, IL. where one of the repairs was made to show them my problem. So I made an appointment for today morning. I went to the dealership and asked for the service menager with whom I talked on the phone. He came over and said that I have made an appointment for yesturday and that I did not show up and he called HMA and said that the problem was resolved. I told him that the person who I have talked to must have made a mistake because, although he mentions about comming thursday, I told him that I couldn't and with both agreed to make the appointment for this friday. He answered with an attitude that it is not the other person that made a mistake but I have made a mistake and I have come in the wrong day when he only had one mechanic. (first) Then I told his that it only takes a few minutes to check that I have a problem with my squeeking clutch, and I can do it right there. So he made a face, and came to my car. You know what he said, that the squicking and rubbing is normal and that there is nothing wrong with the clutch. I asked him how come they tried to fix it if there the last 4 times if it was the same thing, but he had no answer (ofcourse because the clutch is broken again) and said that he does not know what they did before but this is normal. (second) Finally I told him that he should call the HMA and we have to straighten this out, and he said that I should call them myself, and when I asked him if he has the number he said that he wouldn't, and finally he told me that if I don't have the number I should call the BBB. (third) Finally I told him that I don't know what his is talking about, but the clutch is not supposed to sequeek or rub like that. I told him that my girlfriend has bought 2003 toyota corrolla and I drowed it many times and the clutch is butter smooth. You know what he said. That maybe I should get a Toyota, and that hyundai is not toyota. (fourth). I could not believe it. I went to the dealer where I got the car and ofcourse he said that the clutch was broken. I got the number for HMA there and I called them and made a complain there. I don't know if that is going to do anything though. Is there other place I can complain to so I can get this guy fired. It is kind of hard to get those guys since he is the service menager. This is ridiculus. Also HMA told me to make an appointment again with the other dealer, but when I call him he told me that he has nothing to do with is and I should contact HMA. (nice little cirle). So I'll call BBB on monday and make some more complains. Ohhh, and by the way, before I told you guys that I just wanted an exchange, no I just want all my money back with no subtractions, and I told that to BBB today. I am going to buy a Toyota like the guy told me. Maybe he was right :-). I will never buy Hyundai again. They are very nice when nothing is wrong and when you pay them.
P.S. The clutch pedal squeaked (more like a moan) on my Elantra also. I had to take it in twice to get it fixed properly, but the service manager was very nice about it and apologetic that they did not fix it the first time.
Unfortunatelly, my clutch problem was tried to be fixed 4 times already in 10 months that I own the car with 8900 miles on it. I think this is a little ridiculus, and that is why I want someting more done about it, because I didn't buy a new car to sit in the dealership every month for a few hours. I bought the new car because I though I would not worry about the repair, through my medical school.
I just moved here in Houston Texas from Indiana few weeks ago. So I am pretty new here. I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. Can anyone recommend a good and dependable Hyundai auto dealer in Houston Area? I would like to bring my car in for regular checkup and maintenance.
I appreciate very much for your recommendation.
Thanks,
Albert
I drive 300 KM a day so I wanted something good on gas. For December, I think I'm doing okay. It's strictly a highway car and I'm getting 6.7-7.0l/100km (40-42 mpg imperial). I did install a K&N Filter and I think that has made a small difference. Not much more to tell. I do have pictures of the car at www3.sk.sympatico.ca/plewg if you want to have a peak.
Congrats on the new car.
Nita, it is unfortunate that you and Charles have had trouble with your Elantra's clutches, but it's a big leap from these problems to saying that there is an "inherent problem" with the clutch/transmission of Elantras. Several Elantra owners have posted here on the mileage of their cars being over 18,000 miles; that isn't very high mileage for '01 models. They have not had these kinds of problems. It's more likely that you and Charles have defective clutches/transmissions vs. an inherent problem, or a lot more owners would be reporting this problem.
It's hard to know since the number of the Elantras with the manual transmissions is so small.
I am not basing my statement on just my experience or Charles. I am basing it on what the mechanics in the two Hyundai dealerships have said about the frequency of clutches wearing out (in terms of mileage), and other Hyundai owners I have met outside of this website. I think that it is very likely that Vadp had the right idea in that most of the Elantras are automatics. If you recall, there have been others who have described the transmission/clutch as "notchy", which is a true statement in my experience as well. If the rpms are not just right, both for shifting up as well as down, the car will not go into gear, even with the clutch pedal completely depressed. Are there any other 2001 Elantra owners out there who have driven over 20,000 miles and have found the transmission/clutch to be less than expected? It's possible it's just my car, but I have had a new transmission and 3 clutches put in, none of which have performed the way the car did in the first 15,000 miles.
Also, at times I have difficulty shifting into reverse, but if I pop the shifter into 1st and back over again, there's no problem (I don't leave my car in 1st when parked, I only use the parking brake). My Isuzu Stylus was the exact same way and I guess I just presumed the transmission was designed that way to keep idiots from "upshifting" into reverse from 5th gear. Perhaps I should read the owner's manual some time.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays All!
Misaligned cable control mechanism
Worn out synchros
Malfunctioning slave cylinder
the clutch on my Integra wore out, it went into gear as slick as ever; but as I let it out,the pedal came farther
up before engaging until the clutch was spinning
more often than grabbing. Maybe there's another
part that is worn or defective causing the grinding.