2001 Elantra

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by Khaj, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. Khaj

    Khaj Guest

    How to change spark plugs..My car is running heavy or rough (55000
    miles). I don't recall changling plugs.. Could it be due to some other
    reason!
     
    Khaj, Feb 16, 2008
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  2. Khaj

    Old_Timer Guest

    Plug wires.

    Old_Timer
     
    Old_Timer, Feb 16, 2008
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  3. Khaj

    John Guest

    My mechanic who has been around for a while says ~ 2 years and you can start
    having troubles with spark plug leads.
    My experiences with Hyundais and Subarus bear that out. Mind you my 37 year
    old VW still using original leads.
    Hard to beat copper sometimes.
    John
     
    John, Feb 16, 2008
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  4. Put those 37 year old copper wires on a new engine with electronic ignition
    and you can probably light Yankee Stadium at night with the arcing.
     
    Edwin Pawlowski, Feb 16, 2008
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  5. Khaj

    B.C. MALLAM Guest

    Anyone know where I can get a shop manual for a '08 Elantra, dealer wants
    $100.00
     
    B.C. MALLAM, Feb 16, 2008
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  6. Khaj

    PMP4Hire Guest

    Your car is about due for 60K maintenance, have a major
    tune up done then.

    Tom
     
    PMP4Hire, Feb 16, 2008
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  7. A "tune up" on these cars basically consists of replacing the plugs and
    wires. There are no manual adjustments to the ignition or fuel systems,
    unless perhaps one of the sensors has shifted.

    At 60K, it will be due for a timing belt.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Feb 18, 2008
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  8. Khaj

    hyundaitech Guest

    Plugs are due at 60k. Could be the wires as mentioned by another poster,
    or a host of other reasons. Due to your description (running
    heavy/rough), about the only thing I'm certain of is that there's been
    some change in how your engine runs-- I have little idea what that may be.


    Also, if you need to ask how to change the spark plugs in this engine, I
    must question whether you should be doing this job without someone with
    experience present guiding you. My suspicion is that you've done very
    little auto repair, and in that case, it's good to have some sort of
    mentor to get you started. Stripping the threads in your engine is
    neither an easy nor inexpensive problem to repair.

    That said, you can access the plugs through four holes in the top of the
    valve cover. They unscrew from the cylinder head.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 18, 2008
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  9. Khaj

    hyundaitech Guest

    If you want the hard-cover version, it's probably dealer only.

    On the other hand, if internet is okay, you can access for free by
    registering for an account at www.hmaservice.com.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 18, 2008
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  10. Khaj

    Us Guest

    Probably plugs and or wires, but to be safe, check your trans fluid if auto.
    The fittings crack where the lines go into the trans cooler in the radiator,
    fluid leaks, and can cause slipping which might mimic rough engine in the
    early stages. My mechanic has repaired 4 such problems, including mine.
    Sadly, I ended up with new trans.
     
    Us, Feb 18, 2008
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