The owners manually says (and I'm paraphrasing) that there is no official
break in period for the new car, but they suggest that you don't drive over
88 km per hr for the first 2000 km's.  They also suggest you avoid fast,
sudden acceleration, hard stops, and that you drive at ...

Hi;
I have an 06 Sonata LE that only gets about 18 MPG in the city. I
don't do a whole lot of highway driving and have put 16,000 miles on
it over the last year. I am thinking about trading it for something

when i dont accelerate hard (NORMAL ACCELERATION) my auto transmission
right at 35 mph will hesitate a little and jump into the next gear
then right back out. this takes a total amount of time less then 1
second to do. been doin now for about 12000 miles and hasnt gotten

whenever im stopped at a stoplight for about 20-25 seconds, the engine
will very quickly shudder then return to normal. it almost feels like
it going to die but it catches itself and returns to normal. anybody
have an idea? maybe fuel filter?....has 53000 on it

Long-time lurker, once in a blue moon poster, who nonetheless
appreciates the hard work you put in on this group. :)
I wanted to ask a few questions about the various behaviors of the 07
Sonata (SE V-6, if it matters) when it is running low on fuel. I've seen

Hello all.  I just have a quick question, and just want to know if the
noise that I am hearing is normal or not.
I have a manual transmission.  You know that rattle/chatter type noise
that you get when you're going in reverse if you have not let the

One of the smart moves that one can make
before visiting a new car dealer is seldom mentioned.
I was receiving some email from the fleet manager of one particular
local dealer urging me to come in and deal with him.

The front shock absorbers on my 1994 Lantra need replacing. I am
mechanically minded but have never done this job before. Is there a
procedure I should follow?
Thanks

My reverse lights are malfunctioning and I suspect it is the reverse lam
switch as the fuses and bulbs are ok.  Where is the reverse lamp switch o
a 2002 Accent with manual transmission
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For over a year now my Elantra has run flawlessly, started every time.  
I've tolerated the 65mph vibration plague, the 21mpg in town, the slow 1-
2 gear shifting automatic, skipping cd's, because it just seems to be a
good basic but cheap car, and I saved several thousand over the ...

Before I ring an auto elec., any ideas with this power drain/charge problem?
Excel 98 1.5 litre dohc, non-carb, (electronic)
Had RACV out as battery went flat whilst driving.
Alternator belt was apparently loose. RACV did a quick check of alternator

I just got a 2003 Elantra GLS.  After a recent heavy rain, I
discovered that the trunk was soaking wet.  Everything looks ok as far
as the stripping goes, but I wouldn't really know what to look for
anyway.  It only has 30,000 miles on it, one owner before me.  Can

What is a good manual to get for a 2001 Accent 3 door
Hatchback.
I tried to access the mauals on the Hyundia web site
but they are anly available to the original owners