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    Hyundai Sonata 1997 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1997 Hyundai Sonata? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1997 Hyundai Sonata issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1997 Hyundai Sonata in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Sparking interest
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 9 March 2006

    THEY will be cheaper, but won't last as long. Platinum-tipped spark plugs are used for their longer life and are fitted mainly because America has laws about service intervals and the platinum-tipped plugs help meet the laws.

    Sonata timing belt
    Answered by Graham Smith · 14 July 2005

    IT SOUNDS as if you have a bent valve. The Sonata engine has to be correctly aligned when the belt is changed and it's difficult to do. The other thing to check is the balance belt -- it should also be changed, and needs to be correctly aligned when the new cam timing belt is fitted. It's easy to get the balance belt 180 degrees out.

    Thirsty hyundai
    Answered by Graham Smith · 23 December 2004

    THE Sonata uses regular unleaded, but some Hyundai mechanics suggest running PULP occasionally to aid clean running. For the flat spot, check that the spark plugs were changed at 90,000km as recommended. The Hyundai uses platinum-tipped plugs and, because the inlet manifold has to be removed to change plugs in the three rear cylinders, mechanics have been known to leave them. They should have been replaced at 90,000km. Also check the plug leads.

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