Post by: neoto on February 03, 2026, 07:38:20
Nearly at 300k, had DPF cleaned once (not replaced), turbo refurbished (probably wasn't really needed) and had glow plugs replaced (once or twice, don't remember). The biggest issue is rust around around the window on the trunk door. Thought of tuning it, but never actually did it (apart from testing the some kind of tuning box installed by the dealer that didn't work well and prevented the engine from starting on second day).
Have experimented with custom Android-based radio unit (one from Sony, one Chinese), but went back to the original for reliability, radio reception.
Any other oldie?
Post by: The Gonz on February 03, 2026, 10:04:39
Post by: NotAMechanic on February 04, 2026, 11:52:15
We bought PDe 1.5 T-GDi auto for my wife but I still prefer the old one. It even feels like it's better quality.
The only real issues were loud whistling turbo (got it replaced), random limp mode (replaced aftermarket fuel filter for a genuine Hyundai one) and RPM fluctuations on cold starts when the temperature was above 15°C (fixed by software update).
The exhaust fumes started to smell bad (no idea why, yet) but otherwise it runs like new and I haven't noticed any rust.
Post by: The Gonz on February 06, 2026, 08:44:05
I still daily-drive my 2009 1.6 CRDi with 280k km on the clock.
We bought PDe 1.5 T-GDi auto for my wife but I still prefer the old one.
:lol:
Post by: KrzychuVIP on February 06, 2026, 20:39:57