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2004 Hyundai Elantra Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Mechanic, Coolant.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 26, 2008

2004 Hyundai Elantra Engine overheating


My Hyundai Elantra 2004 car with 65000 miles started showing engine malfunction, I drove it for another 5-7 miles to see local mechanic. It stopped later on and I restarted again and after half miles it stopped. The mechanic after seeing it....said I overheated the car and engine is locked now because of heat and lack of coolant. after checking it he says I need to change the engine and radiator to run the car. I dont understand many technical terms, but I'm really wondering is that is there no solution at all?......Is there is a chance that a mechanic with better experience and knowledge can solve this problem......???
Avatar Asked by shreyansh

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Replied on May 26, 2008

Hyundai's have a 10 year 100,000 mile waranty on the powertrain, the engine qualifies as a powertrain part. Other than that, most mechanics can tell if an engine is siezed...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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