The belt broke on this 1.8L engine at 140,000 km. (The second owner had
thought the first had already changed it -but not so.)
What kind of damage should you look for  when the head is off?
Obviously bent valves, but what about things like damaged piston heads etc.

When trying to start the car, it rolls over for 10 + seconds before it
starts. Once it does start it idells rough until the excess gas is burnt
off. The car runs great going down the road. I've replaced the plugs and the
coill. I didn't replace the wires, but they have only been on ...

As the topic said... what do you guys think about that?
Shaman

I don't have a ODBII reader but the light is on and has been for quite
a while - how do I reset the indicator?
It goes on and off constantly - any other Accent owners with this
problem?

To set the record straight Nitrogen has less moisture than the air we
breathe.  When a tire heats up it expands.  The less moisture in a
tire the less expansion.  Tire expansion or overinflated tires MAY
increase fuel economy (by decreasing rolling resistance) slightly...

I am looking to buy a 2002 Sonata. Are they cars reliable. Anything specific
to look for when buying a used 2002 sonata. What are the troubles spots. Any
help or suggestion would be appreciated.

A/C is warm...from the gauges I think the line is blocked. Where is the
expansion valve?  I looked on hmaservice and tried a few searches...couldn't
find anything. Any help is appreciated....
Thanks,

I recently got my transmission fluid changed on my 2001 Elantra, since
it's right at 105k miles. However, when he changed it, I noticed that
the bottles said Dexron-III/Mercon something. This didn't sound quite
right, but I wasn't sure. So, when I got home, I checked the manual,

I have a 2006 Santa Fe gls, 6cyl/4spd auto.
I have 23000 miles on it. I've had oil changes done at the dealer
since i purchased the car new. About every 2500 miles. On the last
visit, the mechanic recommended a transmission fluid change. I had it

2001 Elantra with ~31K miles
When I turn on the AC you can hear the compressor kick on but the air
doesn't get colder.  If I keep the AC you can hear what sounds like
the compressor start again and again, but still no cold air.

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- Thee Chicago Wolf

Replaced the original bulbs with Sylvania Silver Star bulbs last May.
Bought the car mid Feb. Friday right headlight burned out, replaced it Sat
am. Sat night left bulb burned out. I am visiting in Mid America and H-7
bulbs are not growing on trees!!

Looking at a 05 sonota V6. 48K miles.
Does anyone know if the manufactures warrenty transferes with the vehicle or
is it just for the origninal owner?
Thanks

The owner's manual shows 5W-20. 5W-30 or 10W-30 as appropriate weights.
When I access the hmaservice.com site it show 20W-50 for elevated
temperatures.
Why the discrepancy, why the difference and what weight is suited for

My daughters Elantra's battery was smoking, it is dead now. She had it
jumped off last night but it did not charge the battery. Anyone know what
could make the battery smoke?
Rob