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1997 Hyundai Elantra Base 4dr Sedan Manual

1997 Hyundai Elantra
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
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Is it true that over time a new provides a better result on MPG? My car has less than 2K miles and it's currently not so economic as they advertise it to be.
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What is crankcase fluid?
Says I need to change crankcase fluid every 3,000 miles. Is it just another way of saying "oil change?"
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The front brakes , were all replaced one year ago, back also. Question the brake pedal is soft. I've had the pads checked, rotors, fluid checked and the brakes were bled in case ...
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front brakes locked up. pedal will not go down.
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Asked by John C August 24, 2012, 11:04 am 1 reply
What is the cost to repair air conditioner in 2009 hyundai elantra?
My air conditioner stopped working - not blowing any air hot or cold. I tried the fuses (what I could see) they were not blown and still nothing. The defroster for the back windo...
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Asked by Jeannine F August 29, 2012, 7:11 am 1 reply
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Asked by William K August 2, 2012, 6:38 pm 1 reply
speedometer stopped working after hitting large hole
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Vibrating when exceeds over 60MPH in highway
I did a test drive the car that i'm suppose to buy in the highway. Steering wheel starts vibrating when i reached 60 MPH. Front tires are used for ages and dealer is going to repla...
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dash lights come on and off.
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