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    Hyundai Theta II Engine in Newer Years

    Hi All, The 2016 Sonata in my signature (bought CPO w/35k) is coming up on 70k miles, about the milage Theta IIs seem to start to fail. Despite Hyundai's claims that the issue was limited to 2011-2014, there are tons of reports of 2015s failing, and Hyundai has extended warranty coverage up to...
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    Tire Recommendations for 2016 Sonata

    Traded in my 2011 Corolla, as I just couldn't stand commuting 3 hours per day in it for any longer. Got a great deal on a CPO 2016 Sonata SE, world of upgrade in every way. Only downside to this car is it has garbage Hankook Kinergy GT tires. The tire size is somewhat rare, Pirelli doesn't seem...
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    OEM or Aftermarket for Sway Bar Links & Bushings

    Hi All, I am having some front-end work done on my Corolla, namely lower ball joints, sway bar links, sway bar link bushings and struts. I've found a great local shop to do the work at a very reasonable labor rate, and they're letting me supply the parts. The goal of this is to keep the car...
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    MaxLife or Hyundai ATF for 2011 Elantra

    Hi All, Based on some great advice in my brakes thread, the Centric rotors and Posi-Quiet pads are doing very well! The pads have a nice feel, and are dead silent on the new rotors. The work to rehab my wife's somewhat neglected Elantra is now almost complete. I want to do the transmission...
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    Centric v Raybestos v Wagner

    Hi All, Planning to do brakes and rotors all around on my wife's 2011 Elantra soon. I'm going to order the parts off of Rockauto, and can't decide between these three brands which are all relatively close in price. -Wagner's rotors have painted hats, hear mixed things about the ThermoQuiet pad...
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    $2,000 for Valve Cover on Corolla

    Hi Everyone, I'll be picking up my Corolla from the $tealership in an hour (my fault, I know), and they called and told me that I am leaking a good amount of oil and that I need a new valve cover. What doesn't make sense to me at all is that they said this is 15.5 hours of labor and will cost...
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    Camry vs Sonata

    Hi All, With a 90 minute commute each way, I am looking to a midsize upgrade for better legroom over my Corolla (plus a car that knows the word acceleration). I'm looking to go gently used (maybe certified), 2013 or 2014 with 20-30k miles. Accord and Altima are out due to CVT, do not like...
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    Strange buzzing sound

    Hi All, Thanks to everyone's suggestions, I had a water pump replaced in my 2011 Corolla about a month ago, fortunately covered just under the wire by the powertrain warranty. Today in my garage, however, I've noticed a sound I haven't heard before when the key is on ACC. I'm hoping someone...
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    Stealership or Reasonable?

    Hi All, My Corolla has just ticked up to 55k miles, due to my now longer commute moving further away from work to buy as opposed to rent. I've been going to the dealer every 5k for service, since their prices have been reasonable (at least on oil changes), but today I got hit with two...
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    Aftermarket Lug Nuts caused vibration

    A warning to all, don't trust Amazon's parts finder for EVERYTHING without verifying the parts themselves. Bought some aftermarket McGuard lug nuts when I installed my OEM alloys, and ever since, I had vibration issues accelerating and at 65+MPH. Two road-force balancings and air-pressure...
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    Update on Corolla Wandering

    Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone for their advice on the many threads I've created in the last few months. I went ahead and put on the genuine Toyota 16" alloys along with Michelin Primacy MXV4s, and I could not be happier. The wandering is GONE, entirely. The car tracks straight as an arrow...
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    Camry SE I4 vs V6

    Hi All, So in my constantly-shifting search for a car remedy or midsize, I was lucky enough to get rear-ended last week. After my Corolla gets fixed, I think I will be back in the market and sell my 16" wheels (I haven't put them on yet). I am thinking the Camry SE is a good choice (a lightly...
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    Best all-season 16" with good snow performance

    Hi All I've ordered a set of brand new Toyota OEM allows 205/55/16s for my Corolla, to replace the 195/65/15s. With this, I'm going to get a better set of tires on there than the "good for a year" tires that came with it. I've read the Primacy MXV4 is a good tire, but I hear it's snow...
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    Best Choice/Deal in the Midsize Market?

    Hi Everyone, I had a few threads here a few months ago, before moving, about wanting to trade my 2011 Corolla in for something that, you know, actually can accelerate, and can handle better on the highway. I tried some various fixes for my car, such as messing with the tire pressure, but...
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    2011 Corolla - Trans Drain/Fill or Flush?

    Hi all, My 2011 Corolla is coming up on 28k miles, and when I do my 30k service, I plan to have the "lifetime, but not actually lifetime" fluid serviced. I've read numerous places that 30k is a good time to do it on this car, as the Toyota WS starts to go much quicker than many other brands...
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    CVTs?

    Hi All, So while I have another thread going for a separate issue, I wanted to get people's opinions on CVTs. I passed on a GREAT deal on a 2013 Altima SV because of CVTs, and I'm wondering what the general consensus is. Google give me some mixed opinions. The cons I have heard are: -Expensive...
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    Rear Sway Bar/Front Strut Brace

    Hi All, So a quick update to my previous threads, I haven't found the deal/car I want yet on a midsize, so I am suspending my search until I move, but... I really like the size of my Corolla, it's perfect around town, parking in the city, etc... I just wish that handling issue didn't exist...
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    2013 Altima vs Accord vs Others

    Hi All, I got some good insight in my last thread about my Corolla, so I AM going to see if I can get it fixed first, but otherwise, I've reached a comfort in getting a new car, if needed. I'm primarily debating a 2013 Altima 2.5SV w/Nav and convenience vs Accord I4 EX-L w/Nav. The Accord...
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    Good deal, or should I keep what I have

    I PROMISE this will be the last thread about this I will post. I have a tentative deal for my 2011 Corolla + 15.7k for a 2013 Accord EX-L w/Nav (I-4). Is this worth it? Before I go for it, is there ANYTHING I can do to correct the steering/wandering problems of this car, or should I ditch the...
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    Input on a few upgrades

    Hi Everyone, So after being talked down from going to a Chrysler, I wanted to get some input on a few enhancements I'm considering to my 2011 Corolla, to see what people thing is worth it/not worth it. Please note that most/all of the work will likely be done by someone, as I am not too...
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