1st Gen Tucson Owners

[mackoto]

I just had our Tucson 2008 CRDI serviced for 105k kilometers travelled. Still very satisfied with its performance. Since it is not covered by warranty anymore I had it oiled with HGMO synthetic and plan to do topping off every 6 months.

Wow mine is at 102k na, still happy and ok pa din sa torque though iba pa rin nung bnew. Changed my compressor and clean the aircon once in 5 years! hehe. 2 tires na din ang napalitan, 2 batteries and now im using MOTUL crdi specific every 10km. I seldom used this on long drives, pag mga private and personal lakad na lng

My problem would be ung steering wheel, mejo matigas na though na diagnose na to na change ng steering full set nung 70km, tolerable pa. Mejo mahal sa casa ung power steering set, it goes 25k for replacement lng surplus lng and di pa original

[mackoto]

I just had our Tucson 2008 CRDI serviced for 105k kilometers travelled. Still very satisfied with its performance. Since it is not covered by warranty anymore I had it oiled with HGMO synthetic and plan to do topping off every 6 months.

Wow mine is at 102k na, still happy and ok pa din sa torque though iba pa rin nung bnew. Changed my compressor and clean the aircon once in 5 years! hehe. 2 tires na din ang napalitan, 2 batteries and now im using MOTUL crdi specific every 10km. I seldom used this on long drives, pag mga private and personal lakad na lng

My problem would be ung steering wheel, mejo matigas na though na diagnose na to na change ng steering full set nung 70km, tolerable pa. Mejo mahal sa casa ung power steering set, it goes 25k for replacement lng surplus lng and di pa original

[copperone]

Wow mine is at 102k na, still happy and ok pa din sa torque though iba pa rin nung bnew. Changed my compressor and clean the aircon once in 5 years! hehe. 2 tires na din ang napalitan, 2 batteries and now im using MOTUL crdi specific every 10km. I seldom used this on long drives, pag mga private and personal lakad na lng

My problem would be ung steering wheel, mejo matigas na though na diagnose na to na change ng steering full set nung 70km, tolerable pa. Mejo mahal sa casa ung power steering set, it goes 25k for replacement lng surplus lng and di pa original

If ever you decide to change your steering I suggest you go for the original parts. The steering connects you to the tire and the road and for me I would want something very reliable.

As for the tires and battery usages I guess we both are just on the average.

I have encountered no problem with the airconditioning system up to this time. I guess good regular maintenance will do the trick for our beloved 1st Gen Tux.

[weisshorn]

I suggest you have that faint thud sound looked at by a competent person so the problem doesn't aggravate and affects other parts. On my next servicing, Hyundai Davao mentioned that I need my rear drum brakes replaced and also some parts on the front end. I also had my coolant line checked because I had to fill up the reservoir by around 100ml every two weeks. They found out there was a leak on the line. I had already two complete tire changes. The tires have to be replaced after 50-55k kilometers. I had three battery changes already. The batteries lasted for 2years. Lastly, you won't believe this, I had two windshield changes already. Good thing the insurance company shouldered most of the cost. The windshield costs P25k. I had these two unfortunate incidents of the glass being hit by stone.

The car had been to the tip of Cape San Agustin, Davao Oriental and Glan, Saranggani beaches (South) all the way to Sohoton Caves in Samar and Camiguin Island (North). I had brought it to Dakak, Dapitan, Zamboanga (West) and to Aliwagwag Falls, Cateel, Davao Oriental (East).

It has been a pretty good driving experience. I would say it is battle tested and still going strong. It can still overtake other SUV's even the new ones especially on twisting mountain passes.

Thanks sir..!
I agree it's a good drive SUV. I like her stability especially in those curves & winding roads. My only gripe with the 1st gen tucs is the 4AT transmission.. I wish & think the 5AT is more appropriate for her especially on those highway runs..

[copperone]

Thanks sir..!
I agree it's a good drive SUV. I like her stability especially in those curves & winding roads. My only gripe with the 1st gen tucs is the 4AT transmission.. I wish & think the 5AT is more appropriate for her especially on those highway runs..

My only gripe with the 1st Gen Tux is that the steering wheel vibrates when slowing down from high speed drive (>=120km/h). Other than that, it is very nimble especially on short distance spurts. I vividly remember one time one Toyota Secoma would not allow me to overtake on a stretch. As we approached a climb I knew it had a big engine but it also has to carry a heavier body weight. On the 1st curve, I was able to overtake it as soon as we made the turn.

[weisshorn]

My only gripe with the 1st Gen Tux is that the steering wheel vibrates when slowing down from high speed drive (>=120km/h). Other than that, it is very nimble especially on short distance spurts..

So far di ko naman na obserbahan yan, or might be di ko lang napansin. One thing for sure ay kapag naramdaman ko na may palag ang steering above 100 KPH pinapa wheel balance ko ang front tires..

[Surabaya]

We were very happy with our 2007 Tucson, GAS, M/T. Until recently. We only use it in the city. 5 months after the warranty lapsed, we had to replace all the front bushings. Now * 40,000 km, there is a hole in our muffler. Never hit a bump, never took it to the beach. The casa said 20,000 PHP to fix. Took it to the corner shop for welding -- PHP 800 only. Anyone has similar experience? All these years, we took it in every 5000 KM for PMS and did EVERYTHING the casa recommended. Since 1990, have owned a Toyota, a Honda, and an Isuzu D-max (still have the D-max), never did I have a problem with the exhaust system. Now, the aircon makes a funny noise at hard accelaration. Switch the aircon off, and the noise disappears. Casa said around PHP 25,000 to fix the compressor. Mind you, up until last year, we were very happy with it. Hohum. Never buyinga Hyundai again.

[copperone]

We were very happy with our 2007 Tucson, GAS, M/T. Until recently. We only use it in the city. 5 months after the warranty lapsed, we had to replace all the front bushings. Now * 40,000 km, there is a hole in our muffler. Never hit a bump, never took it to the beach. The casa said 20,000 PHP to fix. Took it to the corner shop for welding -- PHP 800 only. Anyone has similar experience? All these years, we took it in every 5000 KM for PMS and did EVERYTHING the casa recommended. Since 1990, have owned a Toyota, a Honda, and an Isuzu D-max (still have the D-max), never did I have a problem with the exhaust system. Now, the aircon makes a funny noise at hard accelaration. Switch the aircon off, and the noise disappears. Casa said around PHP 25,000 to fix the compressor. Mind you, up until last year, we were very happy with it. Hohum. Never buyinga Hyundai again.

Sad to hear about your unfortunate experience with Hyundai. For me, I am still a satisfied customer. The CRDi Tux we bought in January 2008 is still doing great. I had its timing belt replaced already.

[bentotz]

hi, hingi lang po ng advise sa aircon ng tucson 2009 MT ko..

- last october 2012 nawala yung lamig ng tucson, dinala ko sa casa(hyundai pasig), ang sabi kulang ng freon... so nilagyan lang nila..
- after 1 week, nawawala yung lamig and amoy purong freon lang lumalabas..
- binalik ko ulit sa casa, ang next diagnose nila eh nagfrefreeze yung expansion valve(nakalimutan ko na kung yun nga yung tawag dun).. pinalitan nila at nagperform ng general cleaning sa aircon..
- then after a week, wala pa rin.. lumalamig then nawawala at biglang mangangamoy na purong freon...
- binalik ko casa at sabi naman eh thermistor ang sira.. pinalitan nila then nag-ok yung aircon for 3 months..
- recently bumalik ulit yung mangangamoy ung aircon na purong freon then mawawala ulit.. at sobrang dami ng tubig na lumalabas sa ilalim...

ano kaya pwedeng problema ng aircon ko? =(

pahabol.. yung time sa tucson ko eh nagrereset minsan or delayed ng 2-3 hrs..

[weisshorn]

hi, hingi lang po ng advise sa aircon ng tucson 2009 MT ko..

- last october 2012 nawala yung lamig ng tucson, dinala ko sa casa(hyundai pasig), ang sabi kulang ng freon... so nilagyan lang nila..
- after 1 week, nawawala yung lamig and amoy purong freon lang lumalabas..
- binalik ko ulit sa casa, ang next diagnose nila eh nagfrefreeze yung expansion valve(nakalimutan ko na kung yun nga yung tawag dun).. pinalitan nila at nagperform ng general cleaning sa aircon..
- then after a week, wala pa rin.. lumalamig then nawawala at biglang mangangamoy na purong freon...
- binalik ko casa at sabi naman eh thermistor ang sira.. pinalitan nila then nag-ok yung aircon for 3 months..
- recently bumalik ulit yung mangangamoy ung aircon na purong freon then mawawala ulit.. at sobrang dami ng tubig na lumalabas sa ilalim...

ano kaya pwedeng problema ng aircon ko? =(


pahabol.. yung time sa tucson ko eh nagrereset minsan or delayed ng 2-3 hrs..

na leak test ba ang evaporator coil?. Dito lang kasi ang posibilidad na mang galing ang sabi mo na amoy freon gas!!

[bentotz]

Hindi pa... Advise ko sa Casa na itest un. Thanks!


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[mjim0721]

After 5 years (33,000 km), my 2008 Tuc Gas AT needs tire replacement. Any suggestion of a silent tire? Parang sumasayad kasi ang ingay ng Turanza.

Thanks!

[weisshorn]

After 5 years (33,000 km), my 2008 Tuc Gas AT needs tire replacement. Any suggestion of a silent tire? Parang sumasayad kasi ang ingay ng Turanza.

Thanks!

Waah sa yo 5 years inabot. 3 years lang sa kin pinalitan ko ang turanza kasi madulas at nipis na rin, di maganda ang kapit. Kung ok lang sa yo china made.. pwede na yung MAXX (parang ganyan ang tunog, sorry wala ako sa bahay di ko ma check ang name). Mas maganda kapit, tahimik din. so far di pa naka experience ng skid kahit wet road. sa turanza several times ang tucs nag skid eh..

[mjim0721]

Waah sa yo 5 years inabot. 3 years lang sa kin pinalitan ko ang turanza kasi madulas at nipis na rin, di maganda ang kapit. Kung ok lang sa yo china made.. pwede na yung MAXX (parang ganyan ang tunog, sorry wala ako sa bahay di ko ma check ang name). Mas maganda kapit, tahimik din. so far di pa naka experience ng skid kahit wet road. sa turanza several times ang tucs nag skid eh..

Thanks fior the reply. I already replaced my tire with Yokohama Geolander. For far, tahimik sya. Will post later whether durable sya at tatagal. 5 years tumagal gulong ko (Turanza) kasi 7 km lang ako from work, bale 14 km a day at di ako gaanong lumalayo.

[babynos01]

Sirs goodeve. May question lang po ako regarding 2005 tucson 4wd CRDi.

Yung front differential, ano fluid niya?
Gear oil ba or ATF rin?

If ATF, does it mean kapag nag drain ako ng ATF, mapapalitan din siya?

[Keefe]

Hi. I owned a 2010 model tucson. After 3-1/2 years of used, im experiencing a shift lock problem recently. Can anyone please give me an alternate suggestions or advices on what to do with this kind of problem without going to the casa. Thanks.

[babynos01]

Sirs! Yung tucson po namin is a 2005 model crdi 4wd. We are currently at around 70000 kms. Naputulan po kami ng timing belt at fan belt kanina. Pwede po ba malaman saan yung timing marks para sa timing belt replacement? Napa andar po kanina pero maingay and no power po.

Nung naputol yung belt, mabagal lang naman po takbo. Hindi pa po nabubuksan yung top kaya hindi pa malaman kung may nadamay na internal parts. Sana mali lang yung timing kanina.

[gee_cruise]

Does anyone know if the 2008 Tucson CRDi AWD has a Single or Dual Speed radiator fan (lo/hi)?

I noticed that my coolant reservoir dried up last summer and this time again, akala ko kulang lang talaga last year... i noticed the fan works only if the AC is ON. So it looks like the cooling system is boiling-out the coolant. Before I actually did not notice if it is working on two speeds.
Even if the engine is hot and the AC dis-engages(cabin cold temperature is reached) - the fan turns off.
I always knew from other cars that there is always a 2nd (Hi) speed on fans which works if engine temp is high... is this supposed to be the same for my Tucson? or it really has single speed (with AC ON only)... then I might have another problem why I am boiling out the coolant...

Thanks guys.. i hope I can remedy this soon...

[babybackrivs]

Hi guys, we are planning to buy a 2nd hand 2008/2009 crdi tucson soon. May alam po ba kayong mga problema sa tucson? And ano ang FC nito? Thanks in advance!

[threadstone]

planning to buy hyundai tucson 2.0GL A/T. Meron po bang me kakilala na SA na makapagbigay ng magandang deal?
Pa PM naman please. Thanks!