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2010 Hyundai Sonata Question: I am confuse do i have a timing belt or a chain when does it need to be change

 

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jerrydb2305, Salem, IN, December 13, 2011, 09:49
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I am confuse do i have a timing belt or a chain when does it need to be change

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    euromech December 13, 2011, 11:46
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    2010 sonata has chain not belt like earlier models. The lifetime of chain should last as long as your engine.

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    jerrydb2305, December 13, 2011, 12:29
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    thanks for you help

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    PARTS GUY, December 13, 2011, 20:59
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    Not true. What engine depends on the TSB for a problem noise.
    It is very important to use a quality oil, preferably FULL SYNTHETIC. That will extend the life of the engine.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, December 13, 2011, 20:49
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    You may enjoy Hyundia's website. Hyundai as a car manufacturer put a lot of free technical information and workshop manuals on line for Hyundai owners. Check out www.hmaservice.com lots of great information.

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