STA FE (Gen 3)

[Markwidmark]

Just brought my SF45 to Hyundai Marcos Highway to have my weather strip replaced. Took them half a day including PMS. I urge all SF45 owners to have your unit checked for leaks.

[practical1]

I checked the bottom of the luggage tray and it's dry even after leaving the car out during the night while it rained, although it's mostly showers, no hard rain. Will bring it to dealer still for them to check especially if there is a need to replace the weatherstrip as a preventive measure.

By the way, wanted to check, has anyone experienced difficulty driving when it rains - I noticed that with the Sta Fe, there seems to be a delay for the moisture to evaporate after the wipers passes thus having moments where the windshield is not as transparent as I would like it to be. I also noticed that the rain drops on the side windows as well as the rear window takes long to dissipate. I don't have these issues with the CRV or Innova so wondering if it's specific to the glass Hyundai uses? I already shampoo the car including all the windows and the vinegar treatment to no avail. Appreciate any input to help.

[bjreyesmd]

Hmm, so far ok naman yung moisture dissipation sakin. Personally I dont think its the glass, it might be the placement of vents or the humidity/airconditioning.

[practical1]

Hmm, so far ok naman yung moisture dissipation sakin. Personally I dont think its the glass, it might be the placement of vents or the humidity/airconditioning.

*bjreyesmd, just to clarify, it's not the fogging of the windows. When it rains and you turn on the wiper, at the moment the wiper passes an area and removes the water, the residue water takes time to dry up (this when even light rain) the effect of which is there is a moment when it seems there is a thin layer of water on the windshield which affects it's transparency.

On the rain drops for the side/back windows, just noticed it takes time for the rain drops to slide down the glass so combined with the issue in the paragraph above, makes it hard to drive when it rains. I don't have the same issue with Toyota or Honda so wondering if it has something to do with the type of glass/wipers that Hyundai uses.

[larry0609]

*bjreyesmd, just to clarify, it's not the fogging of the windows. When it rains and you turn on the wiper, at the moment the wiper passes an area and removes the water, the residue water takes time to dry up (this when even light rain) the effect of which is there is a moment when it seems there is a thin layer of water on the windshield which affects it's transparency.

On the rain drops for the side/back windows, just noticed it takes time for the rain drops to slide down the glass so combined with the issue in the paragraph above, makes it hard to drive when it rains. I don't have the same issue with Toyota or Honda so wondering if it has something to do with the type of glass/wipers that Hyundai uses.

Kung hindi sa wiper ang problema nyan ang suggestion ko lang ipa detail mo ang windshield at lahat ng windows ng car mo. There is a residue of "something" in the glass that is why it's like that. Parang ganyan din yung sa ASX ko before at pina detail ko nga and all is well after that. Big Berths or Hillsborough can do that for you.

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[T|tan]

*bjreyesmd, just to clarify, it's not the fogging of the windows. When it rains and you turn on the wiper, at the moment the wiper passes an area and removes the water, the residue water takes time to dry up (this when even light rain) the effect of which is there is a moment when it seems there is a thin layer of water on the windshield which affects it's transparency.

On the rain drops for the side/back windows, just noticed it takes time for the rain drops to slide down the glass so combined with the issue in the paragraph above, makes it hard to drive when it rains. I don't have the same issue with Toyota or Honda so wondering if it has something to do with the type of glass/wipers that Hyundai uses.

Well I think that is normal specially living in the city it might have accumulated a very thin layer of oil film. If you live in an area where there are a lot of vehicles especially trucks and jeepneys, definitely you get oil your windscreen more often. You can clean it with glass compound and apply water repellant. I use the ones below they work very well for me.



The effect should be that water droplets tend to slide away easily and should only be little. If blotches of water droplets is what you see and sticks to glass it only means it is dirty with oil film, you will also notice that they are not circular small droplets accumulating and sticking to the glass but bigger ones. It is also not an issue with wiper blades unless it is very contaminated with oil or deteriorated rubber blades. Doc Reyes may also be right it must be the Aircon vent positioning.

[epb888]

Sa Mga nag pa install ng DRL kay GaryQ. normal po ba na may konting moisture ang foglights ng Sf3 dahil sa maghapong ulan ngayon?
Bihira ko po kasing gamitin ang Santa Fe Ko.

[larry0609]

Sa Mga nag pa install ng DRL kay GaryQ. normal po ba na may konting moisture ang foglights ng Sf3 dahil sa maghapong ulan ngayon?
Bihira ko po kasing gamitin ang Santa Fe Ko.

Yes sir. That's normal lang. Ganyan din ang sa car ko but it quickly disappears pag medyo mataas na sikat ng araw.

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[trilobyt]

By the way, wanted to check, has anyone experienced difficulty driving when it rains - I noticed that with the Sta Fe, there seems to be a delay for the moisture to evaporate after the wipers passes thus having moments where the windshield is not as transparent as I would like it to be. I also noticed that the rain drops on the side windows as well as the rear window takes long to dissipate. I don't have these issues with the CRV or Innova so wondering if it's specific to the glass Hyundai uses? I already shampoo the car including all the windows and the vinegar treatment to no avail. Appreciate any input to help.

Same here. I told casa about it and they are clueless. Tried hard detergents to remove whatever "oil film" there is pero ganun pa rin.

[epb888]

Yes sir. That's normal lang. Ganyan din ang sa car ko but it quickly disappears pag medyo mataas na sikat ng araw.

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Tnx.sir larry0609..

[epb888]

Question lang po Mga sir, is it ok to just skip 1000kms. Oil change and just proceed to 5000 kms.?
Wala po bang magiging problem sa engine?

[T|tan]

Same here. I told casa about it and they are clueless. Tried hard detergents to remove whatever "oil film" there is pero ganun pa rin.

You will have a hard time getting that off using detergent. You need a glass compound to remove the oil film.

[R.Paul]

Nakasalubong ko si imperialv sa mckinley last thursday. pot pot sir, ganda ng sta fe niyo

[larry0609]

Question lang po Mga sir, is it ok to just skip 1000kms. Oil change and just proceed to 5000 kms.?
Wala po bang magiging problem sa engine?

Wala naman siguro magiging problema pero for sure ma void warranty ng car engine mo in case (know on wood) magkaroon ng problema at mag claim ka.

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[larry0609]

Ok kaya mods ito sa SF3? http://www.ebay.com/itm/251372193730...84.m1438.l2649



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[Densker]

Ok kaya mods ito sa SF3? http://www.ebay.com/itm/251372193730...84.m1438.l2649



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If youre refering to the grill, no. 👎 Bka may mas maganda pa dyan.

[epb888]

Wala naman siguro magiging problema pero for sure ma void warranty ng car engine mo in case (know on wood) magkaroon ng problema at mag claim ka.

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Thanks again, larry0609..

[parakitoJDM]

Question lang po Mga sir, is it ok to just skip 1000kms. Oil change and just proceed to 5000 kms.?
Wala po bang magiging problem sa engine?

ser KDM sa 'yo dba? if yes then no need worry about HARI's strange PMS requirement at 1K.... my Sorento had first service at 5T km.
and we all know its the same engine/tranny. so why not do the same? infact Euro Cycle as well as Korea Cycle first is change oil every
15T km....so it means alot of there's alot of Margin for safety even when u do it at 5T km....

BTW kmusta na mudguards nyo ser kabit na?

[parakitoJDM]

Ok kaya mods ito sa SF3? 2013 Hyundai Santa FE Hood Bonnet Radiator Tuning Grill | eBay
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BMW style Grille, hehe....

[imperialv]

ser KDM sa 'yo dba? if yes then no need worry about HARI's strange PMS requirement at 1K.... my Sorento had first service at 5T km.
and we all know its the same engine/tranny. so why not do the same? infact Euro Cycle as well as Korea Cycle first is change oil every
15T km....so it means alot of there's alot of Margin for safety even when u do it at 5T km....

BTW kmusta na mudguards nyo ser kabit na?

Better check mo sa dealer para sure.