Is the battery still working on my Sante Fe?
After 70k kilometers and 2 years I still have the factory battery working without a problem. I have a 2007 Hyundai Sante Fe which I purchased preowned. It currently has 8,000 miles. In the last month the battery has died twice.
How long does it take to change Hyundai Santa Fe oil?
The only bad thing is it takes 5 1/2 quarts, so you will have half a quart left over until you change it a second time. IF you can’t or don’t want to change the oil yourself, I would take it to a Hyundai dealer and have it done rather than one of the oil change places.
What kind of oil does a Hyundai Santa Fe use?
Hyundai recommends 5w-20 oil and that is what I used, but I think in the manual it shows 5w-30 as okay also. The only bad thing is it takes 5 1/2 quarts, so you will have half a quart left over until you change it a second time.
Where do you change the filter on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
They sell the crush washers also. Note that if you go to their site, they list the wrong filter for the Santa Fe (it may be the one for the 2.7L engine). You can go under Sonata instead to see the correct one. Replacing the oil and filter is easy because you get to the filter from on top of the engine.
Why does my Hyundai Santa Fe not have a heater?
One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not working.
What are the problems with a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Worst 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems #1: Paint Is Easily Damaged 2005 Santa Fe Average Cost to Fix: N/A #2: Abs, Traction Control Lights Come On 2005 Santa Fe Average Cost to Fix: N/A #3: Coil Spring Broken 2005 Santa Fe Average Cost to Fix: $600
What does the thermostat on a Santa Fe do?
Never touch the radiator cap unless the vehicle is ICE COLD. The job of your Santa Fe’s thermostat is to regulate the temperature of the engine. It does this by allowing water to enter the engine when it is getting hot, and by keeping coolant from entering while the vehicle warms up.
Why is the heater not working on my Ford Escape?
If the neither hose has any heat, you may have air in the cooling system, low fluid, or low pressure. If you look at your temperature gauge, and the engine is running hotter than normal, but there is not heat coming from the heater you may be having issues with the water pump.