Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?

I have a Hyundai Elantra 2000 with 59K miles on it. It is running fine but the owners manual says that I should change the timing belt. Hyundai wants $650 for the timing belt so I went to a local Goodyear. They say that It will cost like $500 but when you throw in the suggested change of the water pump and new hoses and a coolent system flush it comes to over $1000 bucks. I trust this goodyear dealer they have done work for me before but my question is is it really worth it for a car worth about $3K? How long can I realistcly expect the timing belt, hoses and water pump to last?Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?it is recomended but long as you don't drive it hard you may get up to 90 thousand miles with it be easy with it good luckDoes a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?do not go to dealer it will cost about $

180 on street..but do change b4 problems occurr

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Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?It SHOULD be changed if the manufacturer specifies. However,

if you go another 5 thousand miles, it wont break, so shop around. MY favorite mechanic quoted me a price of $275.

My dealer wanted $700. for the same work. I think you are being overcharged.



Water pumps can go bad at 30K or 100K, (any time) so it's best to change it out when work is ALREADY being done in the area.Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?YOU COULD WAIT TILL IT GOES OUT BUT I WOULDNOT CHANCE. IT IF YOU DO WAIT THE REPAIR BILL WILL BE IN THE 3-4 THOUSAND DOLLAR RANGE. THE REASON THEY RECOMMEND THAT IT BE CHANGED AT THAT TIME IS WHEN THE TIMING BELT BREAKS IT WILL CAUSE THE VALVES TO SLAM INTO THE TOPS OF THE PISTONS AND BEND ALL THE INTAKE AND EXAUST VALVES AND POSSIBLY CRACK THE PISTONS SO YOU CAN PAY THEM NOW OR REALLY PAY THEM LATER.Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?You should do what the owners manual says. If the belt breaks, all of you valves in the engine will bend and you'll need a new engine. That will be a lot more expensive. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?In my computer it says to replace the belt at 60K also. These are Korean Cars. Their quality isn't as good as the Japanese cars. That is why you need to replace them sooner than most. This is not a interference engine so if it does break it will not harm your engine like some cars.

A realistic price that I charge for my shop is 180 in labor 50 for the belt. It would cost you 230 bucks if I did it minimum. To do all belts, waterpump it will be 210 in labor, and 65 for the pump and 80 for belts. Your total would be 355 plus coolant and taxes.



If you come to Topeka Kansas I'll come to you to replace it for a 35 dollar service call.



ToddDoes a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?Do you really need to change the oil every 3000 miles just because they say so??Does a Hyundai Elantra 2000 timing belt really need to be changed at 60,000 miles?naaaaaaaaaaaa! feeling lucky PUNK!