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    To DRL or not to DRL...

    Originally Posted By: Klutch9 I don't much care for #1, since having the low beams on all the times reduces bulb life, plus running them at reduced voltage doesn't allow the halogen cycle to work properly, which also negatively affects bulb life. Speaking as a Canadian where DRLs are...
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    2012 Hyundai Elantra coolant

    I would double check what kind of coolant it uses. It may have changed by 2012, but my 2008 Accent uses bog-standard green coolant, hence the shorter change interval. I think Hyundai is one of the last if not THE last mfr to switch to some long life coolant they can charge body parts for.
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    What things can rust out on a car?

    My GF just scrapped a 99 Grand Am due to rust. Take a good hard look at the gas tank particularly the top half of it. Use an inspection mirror on a stick and a strong light if you need to. We scrapped the car because the TOP of the tank, where you can't see it, along with all the hard lines...
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    Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc in 2008 Hyundai Accent

    Hello All, I bought my car used with 126,xxxKM. Transmission shifted slightly hard but otherwise fine. The fluid was medium brown, no maintenance history but it did not smell burnt. I know OEM SP3 is supposed to turn brown on its own. I decided to slowly transition to new fluid using drainplug...
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