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When to replace the timing chain on a Hyundai or Kia vehicle

Model: Hyundai Hyundai Various
Part: Timing belt

In this video we can see what is the right interval for replacing the timing chain of Kia and Hyundai cars; the manuals talk about a lifetime contract, so it should never be necessary to replace them, but according to the YouTuber (and we can't blame him) lifetime contracts do not exist. First of all, the timing can be varied in order to obtain more torque, more power and a more efficient engine. We know that BMWs have had problems with the chain at 70/80,000 kilometers, even though chains in general have a lifetime warranty; this is because the guides are still made of plastic, and they burn with heat, causing the chain to loosen. In fact, on BMWs they are changed more or less at this mileage, or even earlier to be safe. On Hyundai cars, the tensioners fail around 130,000 kilometers; on these cars there are two chains, one is very short and does not easily stretch, but the YouTuber recommends also changing the guides and the tensioner, and the camshaft sprockets, because if the teeth are worn, it will also negatively affect the new chain. If you drive many kilometers in the city, it is better to anticipate the replacement at 100,000 kilometers.


Posted on 16 April 2024 by ScegliAuto



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The safe lock is indeed an anti-theft system that prevents thieves from accessing the car. This device locks the doors, both externally and internally, when the driver activates the central locking remote control after leaving the vehicle. To permanently disable it, it is necessary to use a diagnostic program such as VCDS that we will connect to the vehicle through the ODBII port. Then wait for the connection and recognition of the control unit and then select the blocks present and locate the safe lock to disable it. And the job will be completed.

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