I hate to bt OT. How d I find the right group to post to if my topic of
discussion is very general?
Thanks for you help,
Stephen Spankthebank

A contributor on another forum is advocating running the 18-in.
Bridgestone tires on the 07 Santa Fe at 38-40 psi., rather than the 30
psi recommended by Hyundai. He suggests this gives a better and safer
ride. The max. on the sidewall is 44 lbs. Do any of our experts have any

Is it normal for a V6 2.7 litre at 24,000 k to need to have both the oil pan
gasket and transmission gasket replaced cause they are leaking already??  I
can see maybe one, but both??? even one at that kinda milage is kinda
strange....     thats whats happening on my  2006 Santa ...

After much deliberation, I recently purchased a 2004 Sonata GL (w/the
V6).  For my budget, the difference between the interiors of the GLS &
the GL was just not worth the extra cost.
But now I'm thinking about the wheels.

Battery died and the radio now needs a code to work. I read somewhere
that if I have  the 3 X 3 grid , (gotten from holding 4 and turning on
the radio), someone can decode it and I can get the code. Pls help
The  grid reads,

Anyone know if I can replace the manual airconditioning/heater controls on 07 Sonata with automatic temperature controls.
And if so anyone got an idea what the cost is--just for the panel; I can do the replacing if the wiring is the same?

My Windows open at the back via the buttons but the front ones will not
budge.
I have taken the fuse out and replaced it but still back ones work and front
ones don't.

Random thought on a 3.3L V6 Sonata oil change.......should the NEW oil
filter cartridge have a little fresh clean oil poured over it before
it seats in the housing?
Also, should the cartridge housing be filled with some oil before the

Here is a strange one.....I moved the driver's seat all the way
forward to vacuum underneath, when it got to it's furthest point,
something snapped and two pieces fell to the floor.  One is small and
white, with a spring inside of it, and a small piece of copper, could

My wife has a Hyundai Tucson 2006, bought last May, and she just
started experiencing a squeaky noise with the steering wheel.  She
just took it to the local Hyundai dealer and they told her that other
customers have also complained, that they have reported the noise to

So I come out of work today and try to open my door and it was a
little frozen.  So I give it a tug and the door handle snaps off of my
'99 Hyundai Accent GSI.
What do I do and what's it gonna cost me?

I want to replace the serpentine belt on my XG350 as it squeals when
it rains. I took it in to Hyundai and they said the belt and tensioner
are all fine. It only squeals when it rains.  I know the bolt to
tighten and loosen the tensioner pulley is underneath by the oil

~30000 mile 2001 Elantra
I noticed this evening that my parking lights and dash lights are on.
The car has been sitting in my garage since Friday night. When I saw
the parking lights on I tried to start the car and it started right up

My parents are buying my '05 Elantra Hatch and I will be driving it
from NY to Fla where it will sit for 6-8 weeks.  What should I do so
that it will start up and run when they arrive?

... is constantly illuminated on my 04 Santa Fe.  Is there a danger?  Is there anything I can do to resolve this before I use a half vacation day to bring to it the dealer?
Thanks,
Kyle