Hyundai Accent: how to maintain and repair your gearbox?

How to maintain it to avoid breakdowns? What to do in case of breakdown? Our experts answer all your questions in this article!

Gearbox maintenance: day-to-day habits

Gearbox oil change for a healthy car

Often confused with motor oil, which has entirely different properties, gearbox oil (or transmission oil) is an essential fluid for the proper operation of the Hyundai Accent gearbox. It performs three key functions:

• It adequately lubricates every component of the transmission system;
• It helps to dissipation of heat accumulated while driving;
• Its detergent properties help to clean parts. The gearbox oil is loaded with metal particles and other residues, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Over time, transmission oil becomes saturated and loses its quality. loses quality. Similarly, leaks of any size can alter the quantity of oil required. That's why it's important to regularly check the condition of the fluid in the reservoir, and to consider an oil change. and consider draining if necessary.

As a general rule, a visit to the garage is required every 60,000 kilometers for a car with an automatic gearbox, or every two years depending on the first due date. Manual gearboxes do not require require less frequent servicing The oil can be changed once the 250,000-kilometer mark has been passed. For peace of mind, however, consider an oil change every five years !

Particular attention to signs of failure

Gearbox failure is generally accompanied by one or more warning signs. By knowing how to identify them, and observing when they occur, you can help a professional mechanic to pinpoint the cause of the problem more effectively.

Elements to watch out for include :

• Vibrations which occur when a particular gear is shifted or when the gear is in neutral;
• Excessive resistance of the clutch pedal or gearshift (for manual gearboxes only) ;
• Various noises, the type of which is important. As far as possible, be sure to differentiate between rattling, squeaking, creaking or whistling, for example;
• Smells of burning in the passenger compartment;
• The presence of oil leaks under the vehicle;
• A general loss of power of the entire car (especially if equipped with an automatic gearbox).

Whatever the signals, don't wait to take your Hyundai Accent to the garage. The sooner the problem is solved, the less time a worn part has to propagate and the rest of the gearbox..

Professional gearbox repairs

The mechanic's diagnosis

Before carrying out repairs, the mechanic must establish the source of the fault. Most malfunctions can be solved in the garage, as they are sometimes minor (e.g. changing the gearbox oil or replacing a wearing part).

However, in cases of advanced deterioration, the garage will have no choice but to replace the gearbox completely, and you will then have to purchase a new one.

You don't have to buy a new box from the factory, whose price and delivery times are often prohibitive. What's more, it's not it's not an environmentally-friendly option.

The reconditioned gearbox: an ideal solution

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