southluke

> GUEST wrote:
> 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

I have had really bad results with Michelin tires with
several separations, etc. Have had good results with Goodyear and
Goodrich. Put ComforTred Goodyear's on my 02 Sonata 30,000 miles ago
and I don't think they are half worn out yet. Goodyear says 80,000
miles but I never get what the manufacturers say. They cost $93 each
at Sam's Club.

I still think you should not need anything done to the transmission at
30,000 miles. Change the antifreeze every 2-3 years.