[Elantra GT] 30k mile service

[Brian Nystrom]

Alicia wrote:

>Ok..more questions on the 30k mile service...
>I am trying to figure out if i need the spark plugs changed as well as the 
>transmission fluid...
>Is that a regular part of it...or an add on...?
>Its a 2002...so I am a low mileage, more or less local driver with this 
>car...
>So any thoughts or suggestions...
>  
>
If the 2002 came with platinum plugs (I don't know), they're probably 
good for 50-60K miles, but it won't hurt to change them. If it came with 
standard plugs, they should definitely be changed. The plug wires should 
probably be changed as well. If you're going to do any of this work 
yourself, I would recommend using NGK plugs and wires. They're available 
at almost any parts store.

If your car is an automatic, the fluid should be changed. If it's a 
manual, there's no need.

Whenever you have questions about what needs to be done at a scheduled 
service, look in the Maintenance Log that came with the car. Everything 
that needs to be done is listed there. Since you're not driving much, 
use the regular schedule, not the "severe conditions" (red) schedule. 
Once you know what's required, you'll know if your dealer is trying to 
add on unnecessary items. Unless there's a very specific reason to do 
so, I would not let a dealer do anything that's not on the schedule, nor 
do any of it more often than required.

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Regards

Brian