Hyundai Santa Fe (Gen. 2) Thread

[joarcht]

for now waiting na lang po ako sa shipment ng SF. may rumors po na SF2008 na ang next shipment ng distributor ng Hyundai. if this is true much better..lets see..yl try to post some details asap.

[yuichi]

Very informative indeed. Thanks Yuichi, kailangan palang palamigin ang SF natin before turning off the the ignition key. Ngayon ko lang nalaman yun ha! Ano bang magiging consequences kapag hindi pinapalamig ang engine? Ever since kasi hindi ko pinapalamig yung SF ko.
I owe you a cup of coffee sir!

Musta ser? dito ka?

iikli daw buhay ng turbo, at baka magpalit ka agad, 150K din daw yon.

what i do is few kilometers from my home nagbabagal na ako para no need to idle pa.

pero kung mga short, slow drives lang i think no need to cool it off pa.

related article :

A turbo timer is a device designed to keep an automotive engine running for a pre-specified period of time in order to automatically execute the cool-down period required to prevent premature turbo wear and failure. After a period of driving when a turbocharger has been working hard, it is important to let the engine run at idle speed for a period of time, allowing the compressor assembly to cool from the lower gas temperatures in both the exhaust and intake tracts. At the same time the lubricating oil from the engine is able to circulate properly so the turbine won't burn the lubricating oil that would otherwise be trapped within the charger with the turbine rotating at high speed. With regard to modern automotive turbochargers, the need for a turbo timer can be eliminated by simply ensuring the car does not produce any 'boost' (during driving) for several minutes prior to the ignition being shut off.- Wikipedia

[O!lman]

Musta ser? dito ka?

iikli daw buhay ng turbo, at baka magpalit ka agad, 150K din daw yon.

what i do is few kilometers from my home nagbabagal na ako para no need to idle pa.

pero kung mga short, slow drives lang i think no need to cool it off pa.

related article :

A turbo timer is a device designed to keep an automotive engine running for a pre-specified period of time in order to automatically execute the cool-down period required to prevent premature turbo wear and failure. After a period of driving when a turbocharger has been working hard, it is important to let the engine run at idle speed for a period of time, allowing the compressor assembly to cool from the lower gas temperatures in both the exhaust and intake tracts. At the same time the lubricating oil from the engine is able to circulate properly so the turbine won't burn the lubricating oil that would otherwise be trapped within the charger with the turbine rotating at high speed. With regard to modern automotive turbochargers, the need for a turbo timer can be eliminated by simply ensuring the car does not produce any 'boost' (during driving) for several minutes prior to the ignition being shut off.- Wikipedia

Thanks sa info...Dito pa ako sa trabaho, i'll be home on Dec 15.

[washburn]

With regard to modern automotive turbochargers, the need for a turbo timer can be eliminated by simply ensuring the car does not produce any 'boost' (during driving) for several minutes prior to the ignition being shut off.- Wikipedia

lagi naman naka boost ata ang turbo e, nasa 1,600 rpm naririnig mo na ang wapish

[yuichi]

lagi naman naka boost ata ang turbo e, nasa 1,600 rpm naririnig mo na ang wapish

my WRX kicks around 2.5-3kRPM, so driving below that the Turbo won't boost.
i beleive SF, coz of the VGT, even kicks earlier( correct me if im wrong).

i don't have a Turbo Timer (for both cars), basta slow drive lang ako 3-5 mins before hitting the garage.

[nels76]

^^ Same approach tyo.

Slow down na din ako pag pauwi na and malapit na sa haus.

[ferdine]

Tiempohin nalang natin na bago mag expire ang warranty ng car, saka masira ang turbo hehehe...di bago na naman.

[Javoy]

Noticed that a lot of the owners here are working out of the country. Meron bang regular users ng SF ninyo while you are away? If not, how do you keep your rides in tip-top shape? Do you just have the engine started everyday for a few minutes?

I asked this question kasi I did not use mine (CRDi) for more than a week and when I started the engine, daming usok na binuga, engine was also loud although only for a few seconds. Siguro dahil uma-akyat pa lang ang langis nun.

[nels76]

Mga SF Owners,

Di ba kyo nahihinaan sa kapit ng Foot break niyo?
Ung sa akin kasi, di kaya ng foot break i-hold ung car kahit sa inclined parking lang at kailangan pang i-engage sa P ung transmission para lang pigilan ung Car.

May nagsabi sa akin na pa-adjust ko daw sa Casa.

[O!lman]

Pa adjust mo na lang sa casa. Ganyan din yung sa akin, almost touched the floor to get the right grip of the brake.

[Rej248]

FINALLY!!! I got my SF last Thursday - 4WD CRDi Black. This ***y beast is definitely one sweet ride. My kids love it. So far so good, I appreciate the ride and handling of the SF. The stock audio is pretty good. I already had nitrogen pumped into the wheels and had tint (3M BalckChrome 35) installed yesterday. Ang hirap humanap ng mudguards, puro front and stkcs ng dealers. This black unit really needs TLC para looking good palagi.Will most likely upgrade my head unit this Dec...gusto kasi ng mga bata.

Thanks to all who shared valuable inputs to this forum. As i mentioned in my previous post, i joined tsikot to do my homework and the outcome is this Sweet ride....

[C190]

FINALLY!!! I got my SF last Thursday - 4WD CRDi Black. This ***y beast is definitely one sweet ride. My kids love it. So far so good, I appreciate the ride and handling of the SF. The stock audio is pretty good. I already had nitrogen pumped into the wheels and had tint (3M BalckChrome 35) installed yesterday. Ang hirap humanap ng mudguards, puro front and stkcs ng dealers. This black unit really needs TLC para looking good palagi.Will most likely upgrade my head unit this Dec...gusto kasi ng mga bata.

Thanks to all who shared valuable inputs to this forum. As i mentioned in my previous post, i joined tsikot to do my homework and the outcome is this Sweet ride....

CONGRATS!!!!!

We have same color,can you post pics of your new ride-side and back view?

[minero]

FINALLY!!! I got my SF last Thursday - 4WD CRDi Black. This ***y beast is definitely one sweet ride. My kids love it. So far so good, I appreciate the ride and handling of the SF. The stock audio is pretty good. I already had nitrogen pumped into the wheels and had tint (3M BalckChrome 35) installed yesterday. Ang hirap humanap ng mudguards, puro front and stkcs ng dealers. This black unit really needs TLC para looking good palagi.Will most likely upgrade my head unit this Dec...gusto kasi ng mga bata.

Thanks to all who shared valuable inputs to this forum. As i mentioned in my previous post, i joined tsikot to do my homework and the outcome is this Sweet ride....

congratulations bro! please post picks. i'd like to see how a 3M black chrome tint looks like in a black sf

[Javoy]

Congrats on the new ride! Enjoy!

BTW, I just came from the Fort dealer today, they quoted 4K for the front+rear mudguards. I didn't get it as I read in the earlier thread that it should not cost that much. You might want to give them a call to check if they have it in stock.

[pj2000]

Sir Rej248, CONGRATS sa bagong SF mo.

Sir Rej248 and sir Javoy, try to check with Hyundai Edsa. I just had my SF installed with mudguards last week and they have definitely the cheapest price. I tried to call several dealers first (sucat, alabang, binan, ortigas) and they all have standard price of around 3200+ for the whole set until, finally, I called EDSA branch and to my surprise 1,800 lang lahat. I immediately went there and had it installed, hirap kasi linisin ng talsik ng putik especially sa rear portion. Panay pa naman ang ulan lately. Di ko lang sure kung may stock pa.

[Rej248]

Will try to post pics within the week. Hyundai Edsa (Ito ba yung malapit sa Guadalupe?), will try going there on Tuesday to check out the mudguards. P/1800 ang mura naman nya, most of the dealers quoted P/3200+.

Ride is much softer at 30 psi and with the nitrogen, had it done at Minerva * P/50 per tire. The 3M BC 35 gives a good blend of Black and Silver shade..ang gusto ko sa kanya di sobra one way look with the black shade always showing. Yun nga lang sa gabi at extreme low lighting, medyo kita sa loob, but once light strikes the surface super ganda. I prefer this kasi malabo ang mata ko.

Still hunting for a headunit. spoiler and the mud guards. Will pots what i find.

[ferdine]

Will try to post pics within the week. Hyundai Edsa (Ito ba yung malapit sa Guadalupe?), will try going there on Tuesday to check out the mudguards. P/1800 ang mura naman nya, most of the dealers quoted P/3200+.

Ride is much softer at 30 psi and with the nitrogen, had it done at Minerva * P/50 per tire. The 3M BC 35 gives a good blend of Black and Silver shade..ang gusto ko sa kanya di sobra one way look with the black shade always showing. Yun nga lang sa gabi at extreme low lighting, medyo kita sa loob, but once light strikes the surface super ganda. I prefer this kasi malabo ang mata ko.

Still hunting for a headunit. spoiler and the mud guards. Will pots what i find.

Congrats Rej248! Welcome to the club. Ingat lang sa pagmamaneho dahil kakaiba ang SF. Kala mo bagal mo pa dahil tahimik sa loob pero ang bilis mo na pala.

[washburn]

congrats pala sa new ride sir

[kimika]

Congrats on the new ride! Enjoy!

BTW, I just came from the Fort dealer today, they quoted 4K for the front+rear mudguards. I didn't get it as I read in the earlier thread that it should not cost that much. You might want to give them a call to check if they have it in stock.

ang mahal mine is 2k only nakalimutan ko pa tumawad..try mo sa ride for fun sa may Alabang Town Center dun ako bumili

[Rej248]

ang mahal mine is 2k only nakalimutan ko pa tumawad..try mo sa ride for fun sa may Alabang Town Center dun ako bumili

* Sir Kimika : OEM rin ba yung mudguards, same as what the dealers are offering? San sa ATC yon? Wala talagang stocks mga dealer ngayon, puro front lang.

Share ko lang...took two officemates of mine(who owns a fort) for a spin and they were amazed at the handling and ride ng SF and the classy looking black interior. Aliw din sila sa stock audio (they had to change to aftermarket headunit & speakers) kasi ang ayos na raw without mofifications. To quote them " Value for money tong SF!, hayup".