Is a 2008 Hyundai Elantra an interference engine?
A. The engine in this year Elantra is referred to as an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt breaks, the valves and pistons will crash into each other and cause significant engine damage. It is a general recommendation to replace the timing belt on your car at 90,000 miles.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra an interference engine?
So, 2012 Elantra = non interference engine = timing chain replaced with it fails?
What kind of engine does the Hyundai Elantra have?
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra’s 4-cylinder, 2.0L engine in what is considered an interference engine. These engines lack clearance between the pistons and valves if the timing belt breaks. This can cause serious damage to the engine.
Does a Hyundai Elantra have a timing belt or timing chain?
All 2004 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. All 2003 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. All 2002 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. All 2001 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines.
Why was the Hyundai Elantra engine lawsuit dismissed?
The Elantra engine lawsuit was originally dismissed, but the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend and refile the class action. The Hyundai Elantra class action lawsuit alleges the piston assemblies cause knocking and ticking noises that eventually lead to engine block damage, oil sludge and engine failure.
What does exceptional neglect mean on a Hyundai Elantra?
Exceptional neglect means a failure to change the engine oil for at least 365 consecutive days or 15,000 miles. Hyundai may ask the owner to furnish maintenance records to demonstrate the time and mileage between oil changes. Reimbursement for Past Repairs
Is a Hyundai Accent a non interference engine?
3 Answers. Yes, all Hyundai engines are interference engines. (The best explanation I’ve heard is that “interference” refers to whether a broken timing belt will “interfere” with the rest of the engine.)
The 2010 Hyundai Elantra’s 4-cylinder, 2.0L engine in what is considered an interference engine. These engines lack clearance between the pistons and valves if the timing belt breaks. This can cause serious damage to the engine.
Is the timing belt on a Hyundai interference?
Yes, all Hyundai engines are interference engines. (The best explanation I’ve heard is that “interference” refers to whether a broken timing belt will “interfere” with the rest of the engine.) My timing belt just broke this morning. The mechanic said it’s pretty much luck of the draw as to a broken belt will damage the engine…
All 2004 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. All 2003 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. All 2002 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines. All 2001 Hyundai Elantras have timing belts and are interference engines.