Hi!!! I have an accent gls and have hear Mixed information. I just hit 101 k miles. I’ve read and heard that at a certain point flushes are a good thing to do. Specifically engine and transmission. What’s your guys take?
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Never EVER flush the engine or transmission if you want them to go any further.
You actually want neither. Flushes can cause issues (although uncommon).
What you want is a transmission fluid change. You also need to be on top of your synthetic oil changes to try to make it prevent the Huyndai 4 cylinder failures.
If it comes full of a fluid, it stays full of a fluid.
At 100k you should service the following -
Spark plug replacement
Belt replacement (there are 3 belts - AC, Alternator, and power steering if not done previously with timing belt)
Brake fluid flush
Coolant flush
Steering fluid flush
Transmission fluid replacement
The timing belt should have been replaced at around 80k miles on the Accent. The timing belt is a critical component, if it breaks the engine cylinders will smash the valves and destroy the engine. If the timing belt has not been serviced, you should do it right away.
At the same time of the timing belt, you should do the following as it all needs to come apart anyway, and if one fails you do it all over again -
Water pump
AC idler pulley
Timing belt idler
Timing belt spring
Timing belt tensioner pulley
Things to consider -
Front struts and rear shocks. 100k on the little car is lot of work for them and they are well worn, even if not leaking or showing signs of it.
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Change your oil as recommended in the owner’s manual.
Nothing needs a flush unless it’s clogged, and even then… If you’re at the point of trying to flush out a clog you should be considering a rebuild/replacement.