Hyundai Elantra Maintenance Tips You Need to Know

 

A Guide to the Hyundai Elantra Maintenance Schedule

 

If you own a Hyundai Elantra, you must know how to properly care for it. Here is a quick guide to the Hyundai Elantra maintenance schedule.

 

 

Imagine taking your Hyundai Elantra for a road trip only for its engine to sputter and die. Or perhaps being late for work because your precious ride's engine didn't want to start.

 

You can prevent those problems by following the recommended Hyundai Elantra maintenance schedule. This can also help extend your car's lifespan, which is ideal if you have plans to keep your ride for many years. So that you know, today's vehicles now have an average age of 12.5 years!

 

That said, we created this guide outlining what and when to perform Hyundai Elantra upkeep. Read on to discover how to keep your precious car in tip-top condition. 

 

Regular At-Home Maintenance

 

When you buy a new car, you want to keep enjoying its impeccable performance for as long as possible. This is a good enough reason to follow your car manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.

 

As for the Elantra, its first recommended maintenance schedule is typically at 7,500 miles or six months. You can follow whichever of these two comes first. So, if it hits 7,500 miles at month four, you should take it in for servicing.

 

However, there are several things you can do at home between those schedules. These DIY maintenance tasks can also help you and your car stay safe on the road. 

 

Visual Inspections

 

Before every drive, walk around your vehicle and perform a visual exterior inspection. This can help you spot problems with your Elantra before it hits the road.

 

Start by looking underneath your car to see if there's anything there (e.g., pets and children) and signs of moisture or dampness. If there are pools of liquids and they're not water, chances are, they're automotive fluid leaks. Have a Hyundai-certified technician fix them before they make your car break down.

 

Next, inspect your tires for any indication of air leaks or punctures. If there's none visible, check your built-in tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). It should light up and warn you if one or more of your tires are below the recommended PSI (33 for Elantra, 32 for Elantra GT). 

 

Test Lights

 

According to experts, driving at night is always more dangerous than driving in the day. That's all the more reason to check all your lights before every night drive.

 

Ensure nothing obstructs your lights and their covers (e.g., mud, dirt, insects, and residue). If there is, rinse it off, as it can reduce your lights' clarity and brightness. 

 

Finally, test all your lights, from turn signals to taillights, to confirm they all work. If they appear dimmer than usual, take your car for servicing ASAP. 

 

Internal and External Cleaning

 

Every extra 100 pounds that you make your car carry raises its gas mileage by up to 1%. This translates to higher fuel consumption and overall operating costs. Interestingly, some of that weight can be from clutter, dirt, and debris.

 

So, do your best not to force your precious ride to carry more load than necessary. Remove heavy personal items you don't need to be in your car at all times. These may include clothes, documents, tools, musical instruments, equipment, and gadgets, to name a few.

 

Keep your Elantra clean and clutter-free by washing it from inside to out once every two weeks. 

 

Every 7,500 Miles or Six Months

 

Once your Elantra hits its first 7,500 miles or six months, bring it in for service. You should then do the same every time it reaches this interval.

 

During this part of the maintenance, the Hyundai-certified technician will inspect the following:

 

• * Air cleaner filter
• * Air intake
• * AC compressor and refrigerant
• * Brake fluid, brake lines, hoses, and connections
• * Disc pads and brakes
• * Exhaust pipe and muffler
• * Boots and driveshaft
• * Steering gear, linkage, and boots
• * Suspension mounting bolts
• * Vacuum hose

After the inspection, the technician will top up your fuel additive (if appropriate). They'll also test your battery, replace your engine oil and filter, and rotate your tires. 

 

Every 15,000 Miles or 12 Months

 

When your Elantra reaches 15,000 miles, bring it in for its second scheduled maintenance. This usually occurs in its 12th month, but again, follow whichever comes first. You should then follow the same interval moving forward.

 

Your Hyundai-certified technician will then complete all the tasks mentioned above. In addition, they will inspect the following:

 

• * Equipped rear brake drums/linings
• * Fuel filter
• * Fuel lines, hoses, and connections
• * Fuel tank and air filter
• * Fuel filler cap and vapor hose
• * Parking brake

After that, the tech will replace your air cleaner filter and climate control air filter. 

 

Every 30,000 Miles or 24 Months

 

Take your Elantra to a Hyundai-certified tech once its odometer reads 30,000 miles. Typically, this happens around your car's 24th month of use.

 

You can expect the technician to complete the same maintenance tasks for the 7,500 and 15,000-mile intervals. 

Every 45,000 Miles

 

Your Elantra's maintenance, at this point, includes many of the same tasks as the 7,500 and 15,000-mile intervals. In addition, the Hyundai-certified technician will inspect your drive belts. They'll also replace your brake fluid. 

 

95,000 Miles and Beyond

 

Hyundai recommends taking your Elantra in for maintenance once it hits its 95,000th mile. A technician will perform the same multi-point inspection completed at 7,500, 15,000, and 30,000 miles. However, your Elantra will also get new spark plugs and another brake fluid replacement.

 

You should then keep following the recommended schedule intervals.

 

Then, once you reach 120,000 miles, bring your ride for another servicing. During this time, the technician will again perform the tasks done at 7,500, 15,000, and 30,000 miles. In addition, the tech will check your car's coolant levels and most likely replace it.

 

Follow Your Hyundai Elantra Maintenance Schedule

 

By following the recommended Hyundai Elantra maintenance schedule, you can keep your ride driving smoothly and problem-free for as long as possible. It can also help prevent untimely breakdowns. Ultimately, this can help you make your car last over a decade.

 

Is your ride now due for scheduled maintenance? Then, the team of certified service experts at Taylor Hyundai can help! For many years now, Georgia Hyundai owners have counted on our top-notch services.

 

So, reach out to us today to book your appointment! We'll happily service your Elantra and help keep it road-worthy.