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Yeah, keep that engine from reving above 4000rpm, high rpm creates a lot of heat and will affect the pistons from seating properly, which will lead to engine trouble down the road. May also crack a piston if reved too high too soon, I am talking from experience here...don't ask I don't know what rpm the Hyundai V6 cruises at at 55mph but if it dips below 2000rpm in 4th, try to keep it in 3rd using the sportshifter. If 3rd rev the engine too high, then I am out of ideas. But I can't image an engine cruising at 55mph under 2000rpms. Is the Hyundai engine that effecient?
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owners manual for oil changes. Modern engines don't come with special break in oil or additives anymore. What's in the engine is the same stuff you buy at the store, nothing more. You can either use a Hyundai filter or an after market one, personally I prefer Purolators, never failed me and always good results, based on an oil analysis done at 100K. I don't have any experience with Hyundais but for the first oil change just make sure you are really draining the oil and not another fluid, believe me I have heard horror stories about mechs at quick lube places draining the wrong fluid and end up doing severe damage to the vehicle.
This brings up an interesting question, anyone know if Hyundai sell factory service manuals? I know Subaru does, I got a set, expensive but well worth the money.
Mike
On the Santa Fe board, some people mentioned "tin can flutter" sound or "valves tapping or a diesel engine like" sound, the issue is about "timing belt & cover plate".
About mileage. The first tank gave me about 20 mpg, 40 % local 60 % highway. The second tank gave me at least 25 mpg, 90% highway. neither is bad to me.
If the car can give me a quiet ride as what happens to many other poeple, I will be satisfied with everything.
GLS: AM/FM stereo, cassette and MP3-compatible CD player with 6 speakers,
140 watts
XL: AM/FM stereo, cassette and in-dash 6-disc CD changer with 6 speakers, subwoofer, 200 watts
thanks for your input.
I am confused as to how often I should change the oil. The dealer and Edmnuds say that oil should be changed every 3 months or 3750 miles. The owner manual says do that if your Tucson is under "heavey usage" ;otherwise, do it every 6 months or 7500 miles.
I got a great deal on my GLS. The youngman who sold me the car was very professional, courteous and patient. Message me if you live in the houston, texas area, I'll gladly give you the name. Hope this doesn't break any rules.
I'm on a 7,500 mile schedule on my van, which sees normal service.
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Do you understand that they make a profit on maintenance and the more often you go in for service, the more money they make?
Dealership maintance schedules usually also require additional maintenance items not listed or recommended by the manufacturer.
notsrt1: I do own a Tucson and read the manual thus the question.
307web: I am well aware that dealers make the most profit from after sales servicing. Modern engines + motor oil could go 7,500 miles between each oil change. I am skeptical about dealer's suggestion that's why I posted this thread.
Guys, tell me how often you change oil on your Tucson. Thanks!
if it has a sludge buildup problem from no changing the oil.
ElantraStan
I don't own a Tucson but my Subaru recommends the same frequence for oil changes. btw I use Mobil 1 and Purolator filter.
because oil is better than it used to be, and because disposing of used oil is getting to be rough on the environment. Most manuals recommend 3,000 for hard usage, such as towing, short trips, etc.
Some engines are designed to run more cleanly and efficiently than others and to that you need to add your individual driving conditions to the equation as to whether to go by normal or "severe." Some vehicles severe maintenance schedule is comparable to the normal schedule on another vehicle.
That is why there is a maintenance schedule printed in your owners manual or maybe even a separate maintenance booklet that goes into detail on what is supposed to be done and how often.
What are the oil change intervals listed under the severe maintenance schedule?
If you follow the what is printed in the manual, you are covered by the factory warranty. If you use 10W40 and coincidently something happened, it may not be covered by the warranty. At the least you might get slightly sluggish performance and lowered fuel economy. Using oil of a different weight than what they recommend in the owners manual might not hurt anything, but just use what the manufacturer recommends and you are safer.
If you call the 800 number and they say "I don't know why the website is different." then press them to follow up and find out why if you really want to know.
Someone a Hyundai should be able to find out where the people who posted the info on the web got the information versus the people who printed the info in the manual.
Andy Jagger
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I am from Puerto Rico. I wonder if anyone can answer me this question. I was told to turn off the A/C before turning off the ignition. Today another Tucson owner told me not to turn off the A/C Tucson bacause A/C's are prepared to function with the motor. So, as soon as you turn on the ignition, the A/C turns on automatically. Please tell me who is right. I love my Tucson and I hope we have a long time together.
I think that would make a lot more sense because the air conditioner is not meant to be kept on in the winter. That would also be a great waste of gas in my opinion. Anyhoot, hope you have a great experience with a good looking car.
God bless...
-dan
Also attention to Hyundai Motor Company Inc.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I'm at around 2,600 and I am getting around 17 in the city and 21 on the highway.
If you want to read the inside scoop on how salesmen do their thing, it's here on the Edmunds site under "Tips" I think.
Get a big bottle of something strong, and settle in for an interesting read. They sent this writer in undercover to work as a car salesman and the way they do business just made my blood boil. But it was truly helpful when I went in to buy my car.
Being female can sure have its disadvantages when walking into the showroom, and believe me, I'm no feminist. But I was able to calmly stand my ground and save a good chunk of change.
And when they agreed to my price, they were giddy as schoolgirls, so I know I probably could've gone for more. The markup on these vehicles is wild.
Anyway, I'd encourage you if you're still looking at getting a new vehicle to try this article.
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After I opened the hood I see there is a plastic cover over the positive baterry termainl but nothing on the negative terminal.
Can you guys check your out? I called Hyunday yesterday and the lady I talked to did not have answer for those and told me to call on Tuesday.
That would be Confessions of a Car Salesman.
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