Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 4th Tyre Change.

It is time to change (Hari Raya mood)..after more than 40k km (>1 year)

I am happy with Federal Evo 595 but the wide sidewall does not permit me to go with 215/45/R17 and the only option is to stick with 205/45 to avoid from rubbing with my rear fender.

It is observed that there is hairline crack at both front tyres with uneven thread wear (quite bad actually) and 2 of my RH wheel dented, luckily it is minor and I have it repaired.

I have chosen Nexen N6000 215/45ZR17 for my ride..

Can it serve me better than Federal Evo 595? See how it goes..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 120,000KM Service

My Elantra X20 clocked more than 120k km and today, as usual, I bring it over to KBPJ Service Centre for service. Aidilfitri (Eid ul fitr) is approaching and had to get it ready for "Balik Kampung" end of this month.

Odometer: 121039 km
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer

2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)

4. Replace Radiator Coolant

5. Replace Brake Fluid - Castrol 0.5L

6. Replace ATF - Castrol Transmax Multivehicle (4L)

7. Fuel Injector Cleaning

8. Check and Tighten Undercarriage Bolts.

9. Check Brake

Castrol Transmax Multivehicle (Gold Bottle) use in my tranny now compared to previous ATF Advanced Multi-Vehicle.

Yet to sent it for wheel alignment check and to clean the air filter by my own.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 110,000KM Service

It is time for my Elantra X20 110k km service and its been done today at KBPJ Service Centre. Light traveling since last service.

Odometer: 109700 km
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer

2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)

Also, I changed spark plug and tried Denso IK20 for the first time.

Last but not least, wheel balancing and alignment check.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Warranty Period.

There goes warranty period for my X20 (3years or 100,000km whichever is earlier)..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 100,000KM Service

My X20 last service under warranty and its been done today at KBPJ Service Centre. Been traveling long distance last couple of weeks and get it serviced before I went on another trip next week.

Odometer: 99901 km
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer
2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)
4. Replace Auto Transmission Fluid - Castrol
5. Replace Radiator Coolant
6. Replace Front Brake Pad
7. To check undercarriage sound

4 litre Auto Transmission Fluid

Other than that, I have also sent it for wheel balancing, rotate and alignment check.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Absorber Change

My search is finally over.

I wish to improve my X20 suspensions (which to me is quite soft) but with tight budget and difficult to get aftermarket parts does keep me wondering for a while...

After seeking an advise from local Hyundai rep, I have an option for a better OEM parts, which is an equivalent to the stock absorber but with higher damping rate, a perfect replacement to my stock absorber.

New Absorber - Hyundai Genuine Parts.

Front Absorber -Stock compare to new absorber

Rear Absorber -Stock compare to new absorber

Have it install today and can immediately feel the impact.. it goes well with my Eibach springs as well..

Odometer: 94140 km

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Wheel Change

Aidil Fitri (Eid ul- fitr) is coming in a week and it is time to sent my car for inspection and checking before I went back to my home town for the celebration.

Basically the car is in good condition, just complete its 90K KM service recently and it is about time for me to check the wheel alignment and balancing.

Then I found out that 2 of my front wheel bent! Maybe Raya mood does struck my ride too.. I've just change the tyre during my last visit and now..


So I decide to negotiate and see what would be the best deal if I decide to trade the wheel to the new set (what the heck its Hari Raya anyway)..

Its an imitation Pro N1 Black Racing wheel and it does looks good with my ride.

Odometer: 91070 km

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 90,000KM Service

Sent my X20 due for 90K km service recently and here is the things being done at KBPJ Service Centre.

Odometer: 90138 km
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer
2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)
4. Replace Brake Fluid - Castrol Brake Fluid Dot 4
5. Suspension Noise check

Castrol Brake Fluid Dot 4

They have tighten 1 bolt for lower arm which found loose during the suspension check. Other than that.. no comments so far.

Absorber? still thinking and looking for it. Not decided yet...

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Its Time For Service

Well, its time for 90K km service. 10K km more before my warranty expires.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Aircond Cabin Filter

Its been a while since I received the filter but am too lazy to put it in. The filter is suppose to be replaced at every 15K km and I'm doing it after 80K km hehehe.

For tutorial on how to replace the Aircond cabin filter for Elantra/Avante X20, you can go here.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Squeaking Sound from Head Unit Cover

I'm getting annoyed by the squeaking sound from the head unit cover. I notice that the cover looks like it was not installed properly and I have to push it in.. the sounds gone for a while but then, it happens again.

I believe most of the X20 owner have the same problems and don't be surprise when you remove the head unit cover, only 4 out of 8 clips were there (Wonder why another 4 is missing..hmmm)

Top of the cover (only 2 clips installed - 1 & 4, the remaining 2 missing) the same goes at the bottom

Not to prolong the issue, I just bought another 4 clips and have it installed.. and so far, I'm satisfied with the result.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Tyre Crisis.

Arghh.. my new tyre hit the rear fender when driving on bumpy road.. Check with the tyre shop and they told me that Federal tyre is slightly wider in shape even compared to my previous Neuton.

It is very frustrating as if I know it earlier, I might go for another size or brand but have to admit apart from rubbing with the fender, the the tyre is not that bad.

Finally I decide to go with smaller size, 205/45/17 Federal 595 EVO tyre.

Travel down south next week.. with all new rubber.

Odometer: 81700

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Tyre Change.

Neuton 215/45/R17 tyre had served me for more than a year now (>40k km) and the thread is still in fair condition. However, there is crack spotted on it recently and frankly I didn't expect it to be this bad.

So today I went to the tyre shop to check thoroughly and found that 3 out of 4 tyre is effected. Here how it looks.
After much of thinking and negotiating with the shop, I finally decided to replace all 4 tyre with new Federal 595 215/45/R17.

Here is how the thread looks like..

Well I guess I have to change my tyre at every 40K km based on the history so far.. hmphhh. ;(

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 80,000KM Service

My X20 due for 80K km service today and here is the things being done at KBPJ Service Centre.

Odometer: 80767 km
1. Replace Radiator Coolant
2. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace Engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil)
4. Replace Timing Belt, Roller and Idler bearings
5. Replace Aircond and Fan belt
6. Replace ATF - Castrol TQM-SP (4L)
7. Suspension check
8. Brake check


They have also replaced the fog lights under warranty.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Trailing Arm.

The long waited adjustable trailing arm has finally arrives...

Stock and adjustable trailing arm.

I have it install today and the installation is quite easy.. there is 3 bolts involved, 2 for trailing arm (a1 & a2) and 1 for the absorber (a3) to ease the trailing arm bolt removal (as shown on the photo)... plug and play.

Before

After

After complete with the installation, I went to the tyre shop immediately for alignment correction. It is really exciting to see how easy the mechanic can adjust both the toe and chamber to get the right reading.
Done this as well.

Brake Test

Absorber Test

Next thing on the list is to send my ride for 80K km service.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - 70,000KM Service

Sent my X20 for 70K km service today and here is the things being done at the Service Centre.

Odometer: 69976
1. Replace Oil Pan Plug Washer
2. Replace Oil Filter
3. Replace engine oil - Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic oil).
4. Economy Lub Service

Castrol SLX 0W30 (Fully Synthetic Oil).

X1R - first time use.

Haven't got time to do the balancing and allignment as I am leaving to Fraser Hill with my wife for our wedding anniversary.. will do that next week.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Sunday Poison

The moment of truth...Today we gathered at the exhaust shop in Sunway to install the extractor to 3 of the X20. 10 members turn up this morning (8 ~ Elantra and 2 ~ Accent). Apart from the installation.. we do enjoy our time together, sharing infos and stick around until all the installation is completed...

"The Exhaust Master"

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Stainless Steel Extractor

Updates on the extractor for Elantra / Avante X20...

Here is the stainless steel extractor that can fit to X20. Nice, shining and tempting...

4-1 extractor
4-2-1 Extractor

But nothing more poisonous than seeing it after
being installed and running for a while..
what a sight..

I wish mine looks the same but unfortunately it is not... huhu