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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Diesel.
Mileage: 92,000 miles.

Asked on February 14, 2013

Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problem

My car has started some hizing sound like sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee when i press the accelerator hard. this thing started a week ago and as at now the car is losing power. even if i press the acceleartor fully the maximum speed i could get is 50km/h. moreover the car stared consuming more fuel since that sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee sound started. please help me. it is a diesel engine
Avatar Asked by iboakye

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Replied on February 15, 2013

Check the drivebelt and its driven components. Seems like one of the components has a bad bearing and is dragging on the engine.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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