Hyundai Tucson

[totoybato]

Hi benleyuy,

I loaded 58 liters of Petron Xtra unleaded.

sagad na sagad ba yan? Per Tucs manual, ang capacity lang kasi ay 58 liters lang di ba?

[glockmeister26]

sagad na sagad ba yan? Per Tucs manual, ang capacity lang kasi ay 58 liters lang di ba?

Yup sir, sagad yun. I usually load over 50 liters when I top up. on 2 occassions I loaded over 60 liters. When I drove the vehicle home from the dealer, the low fuel warning lamp was "on" so I filled it up "sagad" at a Petron station, I loaded 61.02 liters. Sometime last month I loaded 60.44 liters

[CLAVEL3699]

The only clear highway run I made was during the fun run to Tagaytay last Sunday, which was about 130 or so kms roundtrip(drive up with the group was limited to 100kph, drive back home was... uhmm faster).

the fun run at tagaytay tops me 11.54km/ltr. my 500 petot balikan na eh kung hindi ko hinabol si carol cguro mas maganda ang mileage ko.

Hanep yung babae na yun magdrive parang sawa at ang bilis pa.

Kinawawa ako sa highway na medyo traffic na. Hehehehe hindi na pala sya highway kasi hindi sya pwede magmabilis nang pauwi na kami.

[CLAVEL3699]

Guys,

Pwede kaya palitan ko nang aftermarket sparkplug yung tucs ko?

Void kaya warranty nito sa Kasa ko pagawa.

[moq]

may apply na akong loan sa BDO batangas Tucson petrol 2.0 A/t pero sa mga month of Feb ko pa kukuhanin kase andito pa ako sa Qatar.Ang una kong apply ay Honda crv 2.0 A/T pero ng nakita ko yung tucson na kalalabas lang ng kasama ko rin dito nagbago ang isip ko.. kaya yun balik ako ng banko, ang sabi ko pwede ba Tucson na lang?.. tama kaya ako sa naging desicion ko..kung sakaling tucson na nga saan kaya dealer ako makakatipid, yun bang free insurance,tint,chattel,registration etc.. meron kaya promo na ganon..nagtatanong lang po..for sale na kase yung honda city ko palit ako ng mas mataas.

[benleyuy]

Hi benleyuy,

Do you drive through city traffic most of the time? Do you carry unnecessary loads in your vehicle?(I do). I assume you do not race your engine and keep your revs to economical levels. With my M/T, I consciously keep my revs below 2.5k rpm, it's only when I hit the clear highways that I am not "too conscious" about it. I always try to stay on top gear as much as possible (without stalling of course). Maybe you can try using your "sports mode" and try shifting to top gear once you reach the 2k rpm. Then again, maybe your fuel efficiency would improve after the "breaking in" period.

I drive an all-city traffic. I just didn't think that A/T could get this short as that of a manual. Sports mode doesn't allow me to shift to higher gear as i wish. Maybe all i could do is wait for the 5K tune up to switch to that Fully Synthetic Oil and see what happens. Right now, i wouldn't really recommend people on getting a Tucson Gas. I should have had opted for the CRDi.

Thanks guys.

[mapogi]

hey guys any info on D.I.Y. removal of rear bumpers? i need to know if a standard back-up sensor can fit/install there w/o major alterations. thanks

[benso]

Hi,

Im planning to buy a vehicle for my wife, my options are tucson Gas and innova gas G version Matic. could you share some info and performance of your tucson ride and will there be a 4x2 crdi tucson in the philippine market.

thanks.

[edsel salazar]

mga tol, am also a proud owner of Tucson but I got a CRDi monotone. So far am very satisfied performance wise. I was able to get a Mobis type backing mirror, problema kasi pagback up, wouldn't rely on sensor plus the fact i don't wana bore a hole on my bumpers, pero you have to saw a bit on the side kasi the rear wiper cover hits just a slight of the mirror, konting liha at malinis na tingnan. I am able to get Mobis type front and rear bumpers and the stepboard cheaper than you could get in Banawe, should anyone be interested, please let me know. Nga pala, I also have same for Santa Fe owners

[edsel salazar]

I'm a happy and satisfied owner of a two week old Tucson (2.0L/CVVT/automatic) and would like to hear from other Tuc owners, if there are any I would appreciate your comments and tips. Cheers!

satisfied ako sa tucs ko, miss ko na nga dahil am workin abroad, mga tol, i got a good deal for Mobis front and rear bumpers + stepboard, can also get a backing mirror

[edsel salazar]

censya na mga tol, am not familiar using this site kasi kakajoin ko lang, would also like to send a pic of my horse (tucs) warm silver din sa akin and would like to help out promote its performance, kaya nagtatanong din ako ng may gusto ng bumpers

[macstar1]

Guys and Gals,

I understand that there is a Buy and Sell section, but I'm only interested in real-life owners of Hyundai Tucson CVVT A/T. Hyundai has a very good promo and Hyundai Shaw have a very customer service.

But of course, the more important questions/aspects are:
- How good is the engine?
- Fuel Consumption
- Handling
- Comfort
- On the Road Stability
- Maintenance / Total Cost of Ownership

(Mods, paki-transfer na lang if you deem it appropriate to a different section)

Thanks!

[nirvblakr]

Good advise. nakow 4k na yung takbo ng ride ko di ko pa naman madalas binubuksan ang hood. Hehe!

[vojdiaz]

[SIZE=3]During typhoon "Egay", I had to pass by an area in Makati with water puddle due
to the flash floods. The Hyundai Tucson passed with flying colors till I found out, 2 days later, while gassing up, that my carpet was soaking wet. I have a rubber matting that's why I didn't immidiately noticed it.

I brought it yesterday to my dealer, Hyundai Global City, to coincide with my 5000 km checkup. Initial finding is that there is a loose rubber gasket under the carpet where the water seeped in. So I said, then cleaning the carpet should be covered by warranty. They said that they have no way of knowing whether the loosening of the rubber gasket was done while the car is already with me ??? I countered, "and
what business do I have to take out my carpet to reach in to that
area which might cause me to touch that rubber gasket" ???

This is on top of the ONE WEEK that I would have no use of my TUCSON!

Now, I'm waiting for another call since the service advisor has elevated the concern to his manager. It seems that they're initial reaction is to reject warranty claims.

Where should I go to complain? I'm thinking of reporting this to DTI if ever they continue their track.

Am I doing this right? TIA.

voj

p.s. Check the gaskets under the carpets on your ride. It just so happened that i passed through some flood waters that mine was discovered, you might be in the same situation unknowingly.[/SIZE]

[mazdamazda]

Ummm... define the "water puddle" that you passed by.

Most manufacturers advise against going through floods or water that is higher than the sidewall of your tire (meaning it shouldn't touch the wheel/mags of your vehicle). If you go through one - then you can't claim for warranty - it's as simple as that.

[niky]

I'm not sure.

Technically, yes, the carpet shouldn't get wet if it doesn't seep through the doors, but they're right, there's no way to tell if the rubber gasket was loose from the beginning or if it was dislodged in the 5000 kms you've been driving it or even as a result of going through the flood.

You can complain, but I doubt your complaint will come to anything.

And Mazdamazda is right... neither warranty nor insurance will cover any damage (cosmetic or otherwise) from driving through a flood.

If you drive through a flood with a loose dipstick in the automatic transmission and the tranny seizes up for that, they're not liable for the damage, as the owner's manual has strict warnings and guidelines about driving in flood waters.

You can claim insurance from flood damage if you opt for premium insurance coverage that includes flood coverage. Standard insurance packages never do.

[theveed]

Going through flood shouldn't be covered by warranty... you can claim it against your insurance, but it's technically not a car defect.

A car's interior is NOT water tight, not even a Land Rover is. If the floodwater reaches the other seams of the vehicle where air and water can seep through, it's technically not a defect.

If you went through 2" of water and water enters, then maybe that's a defect, but wading through flood water is not..

Most flooring gaskets are there to prevent excessive moisture from entering when driving in normal conditions, flood/water pressure can push those gaskets off a little and forces water in.

As a matter of fact, if you look at most vehicles' rear fender/quarter panel areas, there are vent holes near the base of the trunk, especially with Euros where batteries are often placed in the trunk.

[vojdiaz]

Thanks for the quick replies. At least, I know where I stand. Special mention to Theveed for a clear rational answer.

[Galactus]

^^^ Some cars actually have watertight interiors. I remember this French(?) manufacturer (can't remember if its Peugeot or Renault or Citroen) which showcased their car with water and several species of fish inside the interior. That was their main selling point (of course, among other things). They did away the small drip holes located in the doors.

I guess Hyundai at the very least could shampoo and dryclean the carpet and plug back the rubber gasket, for free.

[theveed]

vojdiaz: Be rational nalang, i understand your demise, but getting mad at the dealership with such a claim will get you nowhere fast in this country. Try to ask them if they can facilitate some form of cleaning for free nalang, since the car is pretty new, and assuming you didn't have mud water seeping in, it should be pretty pain free.

Then get the grommet/plug replaced... Just keep your cool and enjoy your car...