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Hyundai: Accent antena and maintence

  1. #1
    illusion123a
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    Accent antena and maintence

    Wow i just found this form and i ahve several questions
    1. How do i take the antena off my car?(a 02 accent)I have tried almost
    everything but i cant get it off
    2. How important is it to get the maintence, and what is more important
    the mileage or the age of the car? My car is only 2 years old but i have
    37k on it, i never got the 30k maintence, but i do always get my old
    changed (i even use a synthetic oil)
    3. My rear break light is out is this covered by the warrenty? and about
    how much will it cost to replace if it is not?
    THANKS


  2. #2
    illusion123a
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    Re: Accent antena and maintence

    according to the webpage the only things that need to be done are the spark
    plugs and the air filter, but my beaclership offered a service arounf 400,
    that included an alignment, braks and some other things, do i really need
    all of that?


  3. #3
    Sudip
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    Over drive on/off for Accent

    Can any one tell me when to use over drive option on or off for Accent,
    GL, 4 cyl sedan? Thanks


  4. #4
    Dances
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    Re: Over drive on/off for Accent

    On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:38:49 -0400, Sudip Bhattacharjee staggered into
    the Black Sun and said: 

    In most cases, you want to keep the overdrive on. This allows the
    transmission to shift into its highest (overdrive) gear, which improves
    fuel economy. If you drive long distances at a certain range of speeds
    (typically around 40 mph), then you may notice the transmission
    "hunting", that is, shifting back and forth between 3rd and 4th gear.
    This can be annoying, so if you notice this, you can turn the overdrive
    off and the transmission will stay in 3rd gear. HTH,

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  5. #5
    hyundaitech
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    Re: Accent antena and maintence

    1. The antenna unscrews. There will be flats at the bottom of the mast.

    2. You only need to do those things outlined in the maintenance schedule.
    I'd also change the transmission fluid. I know the manual says something
    like 105k, but I think that's pretty much ridiculous on any car. It's
    still relatively cheap insurance to change the fluid and filter.


  6. #6
    hyundaitech
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    Re: Accent antena and maintence

    Oops. Forgot.
    3. Your brake bulb is only covered for 1yr/12kmiles, so it's not covered
    by your warranty any more. I replace them for the cost of the part only,
    but your service facility may charge you 0.2hr or so.


  7. #7
    illusion123a
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    Re: Accent antena and maintence

    Thanks!! When do you think i should get new breakpads? I think that my
    breaks are a little soft. but they did just pass Pa state inspection, is
    there anyway I can get touchier breaks?


  8. #8
    hyundaitech
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    Re: Accent antena and maintence

    You'll probably have the best performance from factory pads. Switching to
    other friction materials on one axle can distort the front to rear braking
    ratio.

    You should replace the front brake pads when they reach 2/32". Did the
    inspection station record how much was left on the pads. 4/32" to 5/32"
    usually indicates next oil change is a good time to check them again.

    How's your rear brake adjustment? Does your parking brake lever come up
    much further than it did before? If so, you may want to adjust the rear
    brakes. This will reduce your pedal travel before the brakes actually
    begin slowing the car.



 

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