"Steve R." <sarinaz@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
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> Difference in dealers here I believe. My Hyundai shop recommends a tranny
> flush every 30k miles. Just had one done on the wife's Nissan/Mercury
> mini-van, $120 parts/labor/tax. My 06 Sonata LX will get the same at
> 30k...
>
> Steve

Why? Hyundai does not recommend the service so why should you believe the
dealer whose main interest is making a profit? Check what the manual says,
the Hyundai engineers know more than the service writer/salesman at the
dealership.

It's your money . . . . .

 

Edwin,

To dispute your point, I just checked my manual and due to "severe
conditionons", the manual recommends relacing the fluid every 30k miles.
Details below:


Maintenance Item Operation Interval
Driving Condition
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Replace EVERY 30,000
MILES (48,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, H, I

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS-

A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5miles (8km) in normal

temperature or less than 10miles (16km) in freezing temperature

B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- roads

D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather

E - Driving in sandy areas

F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)

G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road

H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack

I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing

J - Driving over 100 MPH (170 Km/h)

K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions


I happen to fall into the C, E, and F categories. Huyndai engineers wrote
this thing. Cheap insurance in exchange for a new transmission
post-warranty. In addition, all of my vehicle maintenance are deductions...

My dealer isn't out to get me, they saved me $600 by bringing in a paintless
dent removal guy to fix some jerk's failed attempt to control his door in
the wind. Cost- $0.

My $25 oil change comes with a free wash and includes Castrol GTX 10-30W. If
it's going to be over an hour, I get a loaner to take care of errands while
waiting. Some dealers actually care! What brand of oil are you getting? I
bet it's not Castrol. May the "P" stuff?

Steve

--
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http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rfs/370324491.html

http://www.hoobly.com/0/0/383472.html


"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Steve R." <sarinaz@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:myroi.12515$ya1.1617@news02.roc.ny...
>> Difference in dealers here I believe. My Hyundai shop recommends a tranny
>> flush every 30k miles. Just had one done on the wife's Nissan/Mercury
>> mini-van, $120 parts/labor/tax. My 06 Sonata LX will get the same at
>> 30k...
>>
>> Steve
>
> Why? Hyundai does not recommend the service so why should you believe
> the dealer whose main interest is making a profit? Check what the manual
> says, the Hyundai engineers know more than the service writer/salesman at
> the dealership.
>
> It's your money . . . . .
>
>
>

 

"Steve R." <sarinaz@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
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> Edwin,
>
> To dispute your point, I just checked my manual and due to "severe
> conditionons", the manual recommends relacing the fluid every 30k miles.
> Details below:
>
>
> Maintenance Item Operation Interval Driving
> Condition
> AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Replace EVERY 30,000
> MILES (48,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, H, I
>
> SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS-

As I said, check the manual and you did. Very few of us fit into those
categories. For most of us, it merely suggests checking the fluid.

 

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I don't fall into the average category as most in
the group. Man, I don't even fall into that category in real life! I hate
parting with my duckets as most though and I scrutinize my dealer as well as
any interaction with a store/shop/stealership/parts store etc. It's become a
sad world...


Steve

--
NW AZ home for sale in growing area-


http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rfs/370324491.html

http://www.hoobly.com/0/0/383472.html


"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Steve R." <sarinaz@frontiernet.net> wrote in message
> news:RqDoi.12543$ya1.8381@news02.roc.ny...
>> Edwin,
>>
>> To dispute your point, I just checked my manual and due to "severe
>> conditionons", the manual recommends relacing the fluid every 30k miles.
>> Details below:
>>
>>
>> Maintenance Item Operation Interval Driving
>> Condition
>> AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID Replace EVERY 30,000
>> MILES (48,000 KM) A, C, E, F, G, H, I
>>
>> SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS-
>
> As I said, check the manual and you did. Very few of us fit into those
> categories. For most of us, it merely suggests checking the fluid.
>
>

 

Kumho tires are great for the price, I think as good as michelin

Mark
"Brian Matthews" <noonecares@ddd.com> wrote in message
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>I have the V-6 Sonata, 2004, with 30,000 miles. The dealer said my
> transmission fluid was dirty last time I was in for an oil change. My
> questions are this;
>
> 1. With the 100,000 mile warranty, can I have my local mechanic flush
> and fill the tranny fluid without voiding the warranty?
>
> 2. My Sonata needs new tires already. Even though I've had them
> rotated regularly. Anybody have a recommendation on a good brand/type
> of tires to put on there? My local mechanic can pretty much get me any
> tires I want. I want to get some that will last 40 or 50 thousand
> miles.
>
> 3. I am going to have the anti-freeze flushed at the same time as the
> tranny fluid. Any special hints about doing this?
>
> Thanks to any and all help.
>
> Brian