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Elantra Note Log

2012 Hyundai Elantra
Property of Hotinmyigloo. Added Mar 28 2018

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Feb 13 2023

Sold my Elantra today with 271,500 on the clock for $3,000. Thank you for many happy miles and years.

  • 168,702

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Feb 13 2023 at 6:54 pm


Feb 8 2023

Oil changed and MVI passed. Gonna sell car.

  • 168,579

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Feb 8 2023 at 4:09 pm


Dec 8 2022

Replaced 2 front brake rotors. $110 each, one hour labour. $367.43 total.

  • 165,124

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Dec 8 2022 at 2:13 pm


Nov 30 2022

Changed to winter tires and changed oil (synthetic 5w20). $143.69

  • 164,742

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Nov 30 2022 at 12:42 pm


Jul 26 2022

Wheel alignment at Coast Tire.

  • 158,874

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Aug 1 2022 at 11:25 am


Jul 14 2022

Replaced LF control arm with ball joint + labour

  • 158,115

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Jul 15 2022 at 9:20 am


Jul 4 2022

Applied a 443 mL bottle of STP High Mileage Oil Treatment + Stop Leak after oil change.

  • 157,442

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Jul 9 2022 at 7:40 am


Oil change (5w20 Pennzoil Platinum synthetic). Changed battery (battery from Canadian Tire)

  • 157,441

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Jul 9 2022 at 7:39 am


May 11 2022

Changed brake pads rear (2) and rotors rear (2). One hour labour.

  • 154,170

Added by Hotinmyigloo on May 14 2022 at 7:51 am


Apr 12 2022

Tires changed and balanced, LR wheel bearing, RF control arm with ball joint and labour. MVI passed!

  • 152,903

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Apr 12 2022 at 3:30 pm


Apr 7 2022

Purchased Certified EverTrek all-season tires in order to pass inspection. 2 Continental all-season tires have bald spots.

  • 152,205

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Apr 8 2022 at 12:03 pm


Apr 6 2022

MVI and oil change. Needs RF ball joint, LR wheel bearing and two new all-season tires.

  • 152,166

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Apr 8 2022 at 11:59 am


Nov 19 2021

Synthetic oil change and winter tire change. Checked all fluids and made sure the car was ready to go for the winter. 236 190km.

  • 146,762

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Nov 22 2021 at 6:41 am


Oct 13 2021

Thick undercoat layer applied tonight. Should be good for two years at least. $160.

  • 145,401

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Oct 14 2021 at 6:47 am


May 23 2021

Changed oil by myself with synthetic 5w20 oil. Odo at 223307 kms. Installed a better oil filter, good up to 24K kms.

  • 138,757

Added by Hotinmyigloo on May 25 2021 at 1:18 pm


Mar 23 2021

Changed tires to all-seasons. Repaired one of them. Changed left and right steering tie rods, they were broken. $252 total

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Mar 24 2021 at 10:48 am


Dec 18 2020

Replaced the faulty suspensions with Monroe ones. Paid the extra cost. $405 total. 215112 kms.

  • 133,664

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Dec 18 2020 at 12:17 pm


Dec 4 2020

Went to Hyundai to replace airbag sensor part under extended warranty. They also did the software update for the fuel injectors. $0

  • 132,663

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Dec 6 2020 at 8:44 am


Nov 27 2020

Replaced left rear caliper and brake pad. $379

  • 132,507

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Nov 27 2020 at 9:17 am


Nov 13 2020

Tire change and balance, synthetic oil change, and labour for service at Peter Pratt. Will have to replace rear back caliper. New tires Certified Evertrek Winter Tires. Cleaned front break rotors. Car drives a lot better. Paid $220 cash, total of $217.22 with tax. 211 580 kms.

  • 131,470

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Nov 13 2020 at 2:40 pm


Jun 7 2020

Changed spark plugs at 197 900. Purchased 4 NGK Iridium Laser for $92 total.

  • 122,969

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Jun 7 2020 at 7:08 pm


Jun 1 2020

Replaced front strut assemblies at OKTire. $140 unit, $140 labour, $495 total. 197480 kms

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Jun 1 2020 at 2:55 pm


Apr 25 2020

Changed oil, synthetic, 196 496 kms

  • 122,097

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Apr 29 2020 at 4:56 pm


Apr 5 2020

Changed my tires to my all-seasons. Changed them myself. Winter tires will go in the garbage.

  • 121,788

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Apr 5 2020 at 2:53 pm


Mar 13 2020

Car passed 2-yr safety inspection.

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Mar 17 2020 at 6:30 am


Aug 31 2019

Changed the oil by myself; synthetic, 174 939 kms.

  • 108,702

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Aug 31 2019 at 12:05 pm


Aug 6 2019

Changed my all-season tires to 195/65/R15 Continental TrueContact tires on new rims. Much quieter and smoother ride.

  • 106,678

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Aug 7 2019 at 9:39 am


May 22 2019

Oil drain plug repair (car was leaking oil), and synthetic oil change done. $115

  • 100,651

Added by Hotinmyigloo on May 29 2019 at 12:13 pm


Mar 28 2019

Changed to all-seasons tires at the beginning of the tank. 156 705kms

  • 97,372

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Mar 28 2019 at 8:04 am


Mar 12 2019

Passed inspection; Got two new rear rotors, two steering tie rod ends, rear brake pads, an alignment, and a new windshield. Paid $823 in total, not bad but still a lot of money.

Added by Hotinmyigloo on Mar 12 2019 at 1:35 pm


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