During a routine service, a significant crack was found on the engine overhead cam cover of my Elantra. This had led to oil engine leak. Fortunately this is covered under warranty. I was told it cost RM 500 plus.

My bad! I forgot to snap the picture!

My elantra has been having difficulty to start for quite sometimes. I need to press twice the start button, the first one wouldn't start the car. From the google I realize this is throttle body issue. Need some cleaning.

Yesterday I DIY throttle body cleaning.There're only four screws to remove . I did not completely remove the throttle body as there are two tubes attached. I only detached it from the air inlet off the engine.
I sprayed throttle body special cleaning agent thoroughly inside and outside, then I used dry kitchen tissue papers to wipe all the black dirts. I make sure I didn't wipe it too hard as it may destroy any sensors there. Anyway the throttle shines well.

However after I put all back together and started the car, the check engine light was came on the dashboard panel. This might be a false alarm because the cleaning involved moving the throttle plate. But it might also be the real problem to the throttle position sensor (TPS).

To clear this issue, I reset the check engine light by took out the negative cable off the main battery and touch it to the positive battery cable. This will confirm if there is indeed a problem to TPS, in which the check engine light will remain there on the dashboard panel even after resetting.

Indeed it was a false alarm, the check engine light went off after I reset it.



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Thanks guys,
What I really satisfy is that my Elantra now starts straight away with one push and the acceleration feels better.

Just wonder after five years of owning Elantra, anybody has changed the auto gearbox oil? I heard it's only necessary if it's more than 100K mileage under severe driving? Mine is only 70K and the gear box works perfectly fine. Anybody?

u change every 2 years? maybe high mileage

mine only 70K, I asked SC, they say change @ 100K if necessary

Yee free if still under warranty. Otherwise around RM450

How frequent do u guys change coolant?

Hi guys, I just DIY change my 7 year old Elantra fuel filter, only clocking 78K. To my horror, the filter looks absolute black!!!

So, I think you should change the fuel filter at least at 50K. Not really sure when SC change fuel filter as I stop
servicing with them four years ago.

Yes, to check the severity

If you have some skills in car maintenance, I’d say this is pretty easy. I did this when the tank was low (one bar) to reduce risk. Petrol is quite dangerous and you need to bear that in your mind.

There is one youtube about this DIY on Elantra but I think the filter model a bit differ. Otherwise the steps are the same.



I bought this long time ago from SC because it was cheap that time (offer). You can get this from Lazada RM60-RM100

Good luck!

You r most welcome. Yes, better ask SC to quote