2013 UD and MD difference - coolant change interval
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2013 UD and MD difference - coolant change interval
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Jun 23 2013, 06:22 PM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Posts Per Day: 0.00 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 26-April 13 Member No.: 15,488 |
I bought two 2013 Elantras and by sheer luck I ended up with one made in Korea and one made in the US. Although they are the exact same model with the exact same trim option, I have noticed some differences. The one that's bugging me the most is the maintenance schedule. The Korean built model says that the coolant should be changed for the first time at 120k miles, but the US model says it needs to be changed at 60k miles.
I can't understand why they would have such a big difference in that maintenance item. Is there a difference in the coolant that was used at the two plants? Do the cooling systems use different materials in some components? If anyone has insight on this I'd love to hear what you have to say. Thanks. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Jun 23 2013, 06:36 PM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.18 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
One is most likely green and the other is go5 or long life stuff.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Jun 23 2013, 11:48 PM
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Post Maniac Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,660 Posts Per Day: 0.36 Thanks Received: 136 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 25-October 11 From: Palm Springs, CA Member No.: 11,366 Mood: Carefree |
Hey-thanks for pointing that out. An odd difference between the two assembly points.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT |
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Jun 24 2013, 07:08 AM
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That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
looks like you will find out first hand which one ends up being the better buy
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Jun 24 2013, 08:52 PM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Posts Per Day: 0.00 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 26-April 13 Member No.: 15,488 |
As much as I hate to admit it, the Korean-made model has a better paint job (looks like thicker and smoother clear coat) and the engine isn't making an annoying tapping noise at idle like the US-made model (not the injector or rocker/valve noise that everyone makes) -- sounds more like oil/lubrication problem -- dare I say bearing (cam, rod, or main). At 600 miles I brought it into the dealer, who claims the noise is normal, but I'm not happy about it. I'd expect that from a motor with 70k on it, not 600. Anyway, it's going to be an interesting experiment to see which car holds up better over the years.
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Jun 24 2013, 10:11 PM
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GT for life! Group: VIP Members Posts: 6,303 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 478 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 34 Mood: Optimistic |
Welcome to the club! I'll be interested to hear how things go between the two Elantras.
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Jun 24 2013, 10:43 PM
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Post Maniac Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,660 Posts Per Day: 0.36 Thanks Received: 136 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 25-October 11 From: Palm Springs, CA Member No.: 11,366 Mood: Carefree |
Hey-Both Elantras I've bought were made in Korea. I had no issues whatsoever with the '11 sedan and the current '13 GT had also been trouble free.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT |
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Sep 23 2013, 08:20 AM
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Club Regular Group: Lifetimer Posts: 67 Posts Per Day: 0.02 Thanks Received: 6 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 22-July 13 From: U.S.A. Member No.: 16,247 Mood: Content |
No matter what the mileage . . . I would drain it then refill it . . . when it even starts to look dirty.
Do yourself a big favor and always use the pre-mixed ( Prestone ? ). I'm not happy how my hood fits next to my headlights . . . seams are noticeably different. Maybe it's the way they hung the fenders ? And the front of the hood has play in it on the passenger side. You can lift it up slightly up & down while the hood is locked. Will not adjust out . . . SLOPPY. . . $25K car . . . no excuse. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Mar 17 2014, 01:52 AM
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Club Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Posts Per Day: 0.01 Thanks Received: 1 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 26-February 14 From: SW USA Member No.: 17,651 |
I have a 2013 MD Elantra. I will be hitting 60,000 next month and the dealer is recommending a cooling system flush. They also told me that my brake fluid is dirty and needs to be replaced as well. I will be getting the automatic transmission fluid changed, due to mileage. Shouldn't the coolant and brake fluid be based more on time than mileage? Especially since I am not driving the typical 12-15,000 per year. How can a sealed brake system get dirty in 21 months of use?
Any input is greatly appreciated. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Mar 17 2014, 03:02 AM
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Post Maniac Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,660 Posts Per Day: 0.36 Thanks Received: 136 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 25-October 11 From: Palm Springs, CA Member No.: 11,366 Mood: Carefree |
Hey-On some of the cars I've owned (or currently own), two years is the recommended time for changing the brake fluid.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT |
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