Hyundai is recalling about 65,000 2008 Elantras to fix a problem with the fuel pump.
The recall involves Elantras equipped with the 2.0L Beta engine to replace the fuel pump. Gasoline with ethanol added produces a buildup of film on the units' electrical contacts, which will cause the car to hesitate during starting or while driving.
At this point the recall is only voluntary and no injuries have been reported.
The Elantra is Hyundai's second best selling vehicle in the US after the Sonata.
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Comments (6)
Hmm... guess my dad's 07 Elantra is safe.
Posted by SEALBoy | August 28, 2008 5:31 PM
Posted on August 28, 2008 17:31
I guess that's what u get for having a BETA engine....
j/k
Posted by Joe | August 28, 2008 7:06 PM
Posted on August 28, 2008 19:06
I guess that's what you get when the government thinks it's a great idea to force 10% ethanol in all the fuel, knowing it affects the fuel system of most cars.
Posted by Noya | August 29, 2008 12:41 AM
Posted on August 29, 2008 00:41
Can someone please explain to me the benefits of an ethanol vehicle? Ethanol fuel costs about 85-90% of regular fuel and only delivers about 80% of the mpg.
Until some of the future ethanol production methods come online, I fail to see the advantage.
Posted by Icester | August 29, 2008 7:26 AM
Posted on August 29, 2008 07:26
ethanol supposedly is one way to wean the US off foreign oil- that's the benefit. Technically, it also produces slightly more horsepower than gasoline but you probably wouldn't notice the difference. Not sure if there's an environmental benefit other than it's renewable. The main bad thing is the lower mileage but also, that it burns invisibly so people could get burned without ever seeing a flame. That's part of the reason of E85, and not pure ethanol fuel in cars.
Posted by bliq | August 29, 2008 9:13 AM
Posted on August 29, 2008 09:13
By FAR the biggest problem with ethanol fuel in America is that it is made from CORN. That royally screws the food economy. Brazil has been making ethanol from sugarcanes for years now, and they have a system that works. Ours doesn't.
Posted by SEALBoy | September 11, 2008 10:31 PM
Posted on September 11, 2008 22:31