2006 Sonata oil filter

Discussion in 'Hyundai Sonata' started by Tom, Jun 24, 2006.

  1. Tom

    Matt Whiting Guest

    Did they do the trim piece "recall" on your cars? They replaced the
    trim pieces on my car before I had hardly driven it (I think it was two
    days after I picked it up). The dealer said he had no idea why they had
    to change them, but this piece is right behind the handle and fairs it
    into the body. I wonder if that is causing the failure to close and is
    the reason for the recall.

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Jun 25, 2006
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  2. Tom

    Matt Whiting Guest

    I meant to also post this link to the weights.

    http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/sonata/specs/specs.aspx
     
    Matt Whiting, Jun 25, 2006
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    JS Guest

    Actually, isn't the aluminum block 2.7L *lighter* than the cast iron
    block 2.4L?

    Is the 3.3L a cast iron block?

    BTW - HP is a silly figure, the greater torque curve dictates the
    drivability of a car, the peak torque/HP means much less than most
    people want to put into it..

    I do miss my Explorer's ungodly low-end torque... I don't miss the pansy
    french-built transmissions said torque destroyed...

    JS
     
    JS, Jun 25, 2006
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    Tom Guest

    On mine, if it's stuck out, the car won't lock with the key fob! You think
    it's locked but it's not! Suprise Suprise.
     
    Tom, Jun 26, 2006
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    Eric G. Guest

    I was not aware of that "recall" but I will check into it. What you
    describe as being replaced seems like the exact spot that is causing me the
    problem.

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Jun 26, 2006
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    Eric G. Guest

    The 07's don't really compare. My GLS only has 16" wheels. I would
    imagine that is probably 50 lbs. right there, but admittedly, that is a
    guess. I can only guess at the rest too, since none of the car
    magazines that I read tested a GLS V6 (all LX's), but you've got a few
    other things that could easily add up to 50 lbs. or more.

    The final drive ratio is so small of a difference it is insignificant,
    but like you said, the 5 gear ratios could be different. Although both
    being 5 speeds I would suspect they are similar too.

    If you have ever been into reading the car magazines like I have for the
    last 25 years, you would know that the numbers even they come up with
    are variable and not always accurate. Car and Driver seems to have the
    most consistant numbers and it put the LX at 6.6 seconds to 60 MPH. I'd
    be willing to bet that the GL I4 would be in the low 8's for a 0-60 run.
    That is a very significant difference. You don't just add 50% more
    torque and HP and reduce your times by 50%, even if you could keep the
    weight the same. It is far from a linear relationship.

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Jun 26, 2006
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    Eric G. Guest

    Don't you open the door from the INSIDE to get out :) I do, and haven't
    had that problem yet. I really hate when I am getting in the car and I
    close the door only to have it pop open again.

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Jun 26, 2006
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    Matt Whiting Guest

    I don't know. I was going simply by the GVW published by Hyundai.

    I agree. Torque is the name of the game for all practical purposes.
    Horsepower's only relevance is for top speed.

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Jun 26, 2006
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    Matt Whiting Guest

    They replaced all four of these little plastic pieces on my car. My
    door handles worked fine before and after, so I was scratching my head.
    And then the dealer admitted that they didn't know the purpose for
    that particular recall either. They did mine at the same time they did
    the seat recline lever, the cup holder insert and the headliner adhesive.


    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Jun 26, 2006
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    Matt Whiting Guest

    I'm 95% sure that the 06 figures were similar with the V-6 models coming
    in ~200 lbs heavier than the I-4. Unfortunately, I don't see an archive
    with the 06 data at the Hyundai web site.

    Usually standard transmission cars are geared much lower than the
    automatics so I suspect that the 3.77 really should be for the 5 speed
    manual and the 3.44 for the 4-speed automatic. Then the 3.33 for the 5
    speed automatic would be consistent as it could handle a higher final
    drive ratio as it likely has a lower 1st gear given the extra gearset.

    I was using the numbers Hyundai published. I don't see why they would
    have any reason to intentionally skew the V-6 vs. the 4 cylinder. I
    suspect their profit margin is larger on the V-6 so if anything the
    would want to make the V-6 look better against the 4 rather than worse.

    Since F=ma, if the torque is 50% greater then the acceleration will be
    50% greater also since this is a linear relationship.

    However, since x(t) = 1/2*a*t^2, t=sqrt((2*x(t)/a)), the difference in
    time will vary as to the square root of the change in acceleration. So
    a 50% increase in acceleration will yield only a 22% reduction in time
    over a given distance (say 1/4 mile). However, this assumes all else is
    equal, which it isn't as the V-6 is a couple of hundred pounds heavier
    and has different gear ratios. I believe the performance posted by
    Hyundai had the performance difference being only in the 10% range. I
    posted the stats a while back, but don't remember them precisely from
    memory now.


    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Jun 26, 2006
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    Eric G. Guest

    My handle works fine about 98% of the time too, so if you had the car
    only two days before the work was done, you may not have experienced the
    problem. All of the other "recalls" you mention were done on my car
    before I picked it up.

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Jun 26, 2006
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    Deck Guest

    well...one more time...I got 06 Sonata V-6 filters from Haddah Hyundai in
    Springfield Mass for $6.75 with free shipping...the freeshipping was only
    for the month of March. I also ordered cabin air filters and engine air
    filters for Cheap!!! This is the third time I have posted this
    message...so if you guys want to pay 20 bucks...go ahead!!
    http://www.haddadhyundaiparts.com/
    800-444-2442
     
    Deck, Jun 27, 2006
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    PMDR Guest

    Can't speak for anyone else but I looked at Haddah when you first
    mentioned it. OK, no online ordering and no price lists. Might be a
    fine dealer but having to order by email or a phonecall is kind of last
    century.
     
    PMDR, Jun 27, 2006
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    Deck Guest

    Deck, Jun 27, 2006
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