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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => DIESEL => Topic started by: billy638 on May 25, 2018, 18:56:44

Title: Advice on my car please!
Post by: billy638 on May 25, 2018, 18:56:44
Hi guys, I bought a Hyundai i30 2011 FD CRDi 1.6 Diesel last year. It hasn't given me any troubles ( first car and I see it as a great car ). I gave it to my dad, he became a driving instructor newly. I am expecting to get it back in a couple of months.
The car is on 80,000 miles or so. I change the engine oil frequently. Tranmission oil doesn't look very promising ( it is a brown colour). I have the choice of getting the car back or getting a different car? Which one is worth it. I don't want to blow my money on a different car. I need this to last me at least another 4 years. Is it worth it? I am scared to get it back because I have always been worried about the transmission failing me. I know it will happen, because I never knew when the owner changed the oil.
So what do you guys recommend?
And how much does getting a tranmission replaced cost on avarage? Is it worth it?
Many thanks
Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: sundiz on May 25, 2018, 19:52:42
Automatic or manual? Has the transmission had any issues? If not why don't you just get the trans oil changed?
Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: billy638 on May 25, 2018, 20:13:29
Automatic. People on this forum told me to change but I am reluctant if my transmission would start slipping :confused: :confused: :confused:
If you were me, what would you do?
Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: beerman on May 26, 2018, 11:47:54
Changing the oil won't make the transmission slip. It will prolong its life substantially.
Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: sundiz on May 26, 2018, 13:22:01
Change the transmission oil.
Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: asathorny on May 26, 2018, 19:21:21
 :wts:
Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: eye30 on May 26, 2018, 20:11:31
Bad move allowing dad to use as learner car for driving lessons.

Get it back quick.......

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Title: Re: Advice on my car please!
Post by: Bighvm on May 26, 2018, 21:37:46
Replace the oil and regret nothing, dont and need another car mate, simple as that!
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