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i believe you could get more volume into a tank at a certain time of the year when the vapors escape in the summer or was that the winter? that may explain the 14.75 in a 14.5 tank.
The Hyundai web site has excellent diagrams and "how to" instructions.
Jim
One question, what Hyundai web site are you speaking of? thanks!
I try to fill up only once a week. People are amazed that I get such good gas mileage, so I think the GT is a great deal!
While they give the capacity as 14.5 gallons, I think it's probably just a bit bigger.
Webtech, the most helpful auto manufacturer tech site available. caveat: only works with Internet Explorer.
Now, debris in the tank is another matter. Low fuel can definitely cause fuel pick up problems for the pump.
the service manager was encouraging me to put the tires to the test because he had it for his focus and was very impressed.
i was just going to go in for a rotation and oil change. glad i went to a tire shop for that...two birds with one stone. and apparently i have another 15k miles left on the stock brakes. so potentially something like 68k miles on the original brakes. we'll see...by december, you will see another post. i already put in for the ebc green stuff brakes. seeing how my rotors are edged, i might get a new rotor set if i feel happy one day. still need to get a sway/strut bars to stiffen up the cornering...but not sure if i want to do it anymore. oh well...
took a ride in my friend's Maza 3. so sweet. so tight. so refined...even the thud from closing the doors. oh well...no time for envy, i paid 5k less. gt is not failing me. just more modding opps
It's good to hear about your tire longevity - I'm at 20k right now and can't afford new rubber for at least another 14-15k. Thanks for letting us know!
My oem Maxx tires are not H rated, even with a far more powerful car. I still think the H requirement on the Hyundai was because Energies were cheap to buy as an OEM tire.
Even if they don't track the individual part, you can find references to parted out cars near you and contact the yard directly.
For the record, in 50,000 miles on my 02 GT hatchback, I've replaced the door pillar trim tape, the rearview mirror (it buzzed), front axle seals, and just lately, the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter. This last was supposed to be a technical bulletin/recall item, but I never heard about it until I went in for the mid 40 check up. Probably because it is a very expensive repair for Hyundai to eat. They took care of all those under warranty, no problems, and I am still a very happy owner of this car. I'd buy another, this is the best auto value out there today.
I could ask you, what are you doing to wear out the front axle seals/exhaust manifold/catalytic converter so fast??
I just rolled over 6K on the '05 GT. Still runs like a top, and the gas mileage has improved over the last couple of tanks. And with gas prices north of $2 here in central Texas, don't hear so many folks laughing about me driving a Hyundai. I just smile and wave as I see them filling up their SUVs at the pumps, whining about the 12MPG they get in town.
Backy, fair enough! I am actually a fairly mellow driver, no harsh starts or stops, I take it very easy with this car, it's my only transportation. I noticed a large oil spot in the driveway one morning, and checked the trans fluid, it was so low, they recommended towing it in, since I couldn't go to a local store for fluid. The exhaust manifold didn't cause any problems in performance or mileage, but the check engine light came on, my local mechanic couldn't diagnose it, so I went to the dealer. I never did receive any recall notice or TSB on it, though, the service writer told me there was one, but was probably so new they hadn't gotten them out yet. Right. Anyway, all fixed, runs great.
Thanks for the tip on the manifold. Makes sense since the converter is mounted to the exhaust manilfold (Duh!). No check engine light here but i will make an app to have this stuff checked. I've got 28K on an 01 GT so mileage is low but my 5 years will be up in 06.
As far as tires...I purchased Firestone Indy 500 tires at 25k and they were the best thing I have ever done to my 02 GT. better handling better tracktion and way less road noise. Snow was never and issue after them.
The tie rod end I could see from the pot-hole impact point of view. I love my GT (second elantra) but it has always bugged me that the joints in the suspension are sealed and cannot be lubed.
Jim
The aftermarket place did replace the calipers for free and paid hyundai dealer to replace the cable.
Well, someday, if they come out with a Sonata 6 speed manual V6 GT perhaps. After owning 3 base 5-speed Sonata's in-a-row ('89,'95,'00) I am bored with it and I refuse to get an automatic. My GT is quicker than a base Sonata, gets better gas mileage, and has all the toys (CVVT engine, 4w disks, pwr sunroof, cruse, fog lamps, trip computer, ABS/TCS, leather, alloy wheels,100W 6 spkr CD, sport suspension, rear spoiler, keyless remote/alarm) and its just as comfortable as my 2000 Sonata (if not more).
Best of all, after discount and rebates it came in at just over 12.9K (14.1K after sales tax, fees). A 2006 Sonata with those kinda toys would have been pushing 20K. GT is the best value.
The Kia Spectra has the same gearbox as the Elantra, unless you get an SX or Spectra5, and then it has a really pleasant gearbox...So I do not know at this point what the shifter will be like, but if it is bad I have the intentions of installing a short-throw shifter.
You guys have Hyundais, do you know if the warranty would be voided by such an installation? Have you had problems with doing things like this?
A manufacturer would need to prove that a short-throw shifter kit caused the problem in for the warranty to be voided. Oh, they could tell you "Sorry, you changed the car, the warranty is voided," but would it hold up in court?
I have a 2001.5 GT 5-speed with 94,250 miles on it. Front brakes and rotors were replaced around 60,000 miles (front rotor quality seems fair-to-poor). Just replaced rear brakes a week ago. Odd wear, as the right rear pads still looked OK, but the inner pad on the left rear was worn to the wear indicator.
I appear to have a very small oil seal leak around my tranny somewhere, as the bottom of the casing is covered in a thin layer of gear oil. Going to take it to the dealer - hope oil seals are covered under the 100,000 warranty. Anyone know about this coverage?
Since about 45,000 miles, my engine sounds horrible at start up until it runs for about 60 seconds. Sounds like a clattering sound, maybe valve(s) or lifter(s) issue. Had taken it to dealer then who said it was normal and that I should use a heavier grade oil. That hasn't worked so I plan to have them actually inspect the lifters/valves this time. Has anyone else (with high mileage) had such a problem.
The clock stopped working around 60,000 miles, although it displays the correct time every few weeks or so.
The AM/FM CD unit works fine except that in warm weather, the CD player is VERY prone to skipping, causing a CD error and the CD to be ejected. Not a big deal, just a little annoying.
Other than a paint peeling issue with the front bumper (that was likely a dealer cover-up job to hide some cosmetic damage so they could sell the car as "new'), it's been a pretty good car.
It's not as good as our 1999 Protege (125,000 miles), but close!
Any advice on the engine noise and oil seal leak would be greatly appreciated!
Enjoy your Elantras!
Tranny- At 94K I would let the dealer check it out. Should be covered to 100K. They may ask for proof of tranny fluid change though.
Cold idle- Yeah my 01.5 is noisy on start-up for about 60 seconds. Always has been. I'm using Castrol GTX 5W-30. Dealers always installed 10W-30. I'm using lighter oil because my car does a lot of short trips. Lighter oil will warm-up quicker.
Clock- Yup, my clock became erratic at 6 months. Dealer replaced it and hasnt been a problem since. Service manager said he could reproduce the intermittent by reaching behind the clock and moving the PC board. Probably a bad solder joint.
AM/FM CD- Mine is temp related but does the reverse. At very cold temps it skips (10 F). Above that its fine. Really like the sound. Better than the factory set-up in my last car (Civic Si).
Paint- Found a chip of paint missing in the middle of roof in front of the sunroof. Actually it blistered off. About 1/8th inch in size. I used touch-up paint and fingers crossed. I try to keep a layer of wax always on the car. Its parked under a tree always under a car cover.
I'd buy my GT again in a heartbeat. With mileage as low as mine I'm not looking too hard.
Something different is that you said your car has always sounded rough until 60 seconds after start-up. Mine didn't start sounding rough until around 40,000 miles, which leads me to believe there is a lifter/valve problem that cropped up around 40,000 miles. I'll report back later on the results of my dealer visit.
I change my gear oil on manuals every 50,000 miles and never overfill, which I suspect the dealership might question whether or not I overfilled and caused an oil seal problem myself. The several Hyundai dealers in my area are not very trustworthy in general.
I still have not changed the timing belt, after hearing that in California (which has better consumer protection laws) the same car has a 100,000 mile timing belt service interval. I plan to have that changed soon, but not at a Hyundai dealership - prices are WAY too high for labor. I'd do it myself, but timing belt replacement scares me (drive axle - no problem!) - heard too many stories about improper installation and subsequent engine destruction . . .
Thanks for the info! Anyone else?
By the way, I've owned a few Mazdas (two Proteges and one 626) and never experienced this type of noise. We currently have a 1999 Protege ES (5-speed) with 125,000 miles on it. The engine is much quieter than my Elantra's even when the Elantra has passed the 60 second warm-up period. The Protege has been nearly flawless - clutch and tranny still feel excellent. I suppose I expect the same from my Hyundai.
Thanks for the advice!!!
Then the service rep asked if I had changed the gear oil and I said I had changed it at 50,000 miles (as I always do with manuals). He said that gear oil should be changed every 30,000 miles. I told him I had always owned manuals and changed the gear oil every 50,000 miles, even a mechanic friend of mine said that was all that was needed.
So, I suppose I will NOT be taking my car for the oil seal problem, but I think I'm still going to have them check out my lifters/valves.
I'm becoming less of a fan of the Hyundai warranty! Lots of exclusions.
As for what the dealer said regarding the manual tranny fluid, he is correct. If the book says to change it at 30k and you waited till 50k, that would be their way to weasle out of the warranty. It doesn't matter that the fluid can easily handle 50k. It's the fact that the manual states it should be changed at 30k. Listen to the manual when warranties are involved, not yourself or other mechanics. That way you won't be disappointed or upset when the warranty doesn't do something you think it should. Any manufacturer would use the same reasoning behind denying a warranty claim so it's not just Hyundai. As for the leaky seal, I gues that does make sense. I was thinking of seals internal to the tranny, not the seal where the tranny mates to the engine. If that is the seal that is bad, that would be considered an external seal and not covered under the 100k warranty. Now, if the rear main oil seal or internal CV axle seal was the cause of the problem, then the warranty would apply.
I think I'll still have them look at mine just in case.
I think it is ridiculous for Hyundai to recommend manaul tranny gear oil change every 30K. I think it is merely another ploy to lure people (who don't do their own maint) for more frequent visits (cash register goes, "cha-ching!").
This is similar to their 60K timing belt service interval. In California, the service interval is 100K (which is typical with most timing belts these days) because CA has stricter consumer protection laws. I'm sure they'll ask about my timing belt being way past it's scheduled service date and I'll tell them to look at the CA books!
As for the manual tranny fluid, it is sort of often to change the fluid but it also uses regular engine oil. I'm not sure if Honda is still like this, but my parent's former 92 Accord and my dad's current 95 Integra require the same 30k oil changes. My 84 VW GTI, however, stated the tranny fluid was guaranteed for the lifetime of the car and never needed changing. It uses a much heavier gear oil though.
Thanks!
Think this will cause any problems? This is bizzare.