Q. I have a 2008 Hyundai Elantra with about 100,000 miles on it. If the timing belt breaks, will that be the end of the engine? A. The engine in this year Elantra is referred to as an interference ...

You'll find there's also a time requirement on the belt. Even though it's only done 37,000 km it is going on for seven years old, so I would always err on the side of caution and change the belt.

Q:I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra with 97,000 miles. During the state inspection, the mechanic told me that I will soon need to replace my timing chain. He also said that the hose running from the pump ...

Q: I have a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. The dealership insists I need to replace the timing belt because I have owned it six years. They say it should be replaced every six years or 60,000 miles. I only ...