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Hyundai Elantra & Kia Cerato Replacement Engine Guide: G4GC, G4NB, G4NA and G4NH
The Elantra and Cerato share engines generation for generation. Here is which one is in yours, what goes wrong, and the brand new replacement for each.
Read article →Hyundai Tucson & ix35 Replacement Engine Guide: JM, LM and TL Engines Explained
Tucson JM, ix35 LM and Tucson TL engines by code, their known weak points, and how to order the right brand new replacement.
Read article →Hyundai i30 Replacement Engine Guide: FD, GD and PD Engine Codes Explained
Which engine is in your i30, what tends to fail on it, and how to order the right brand new replacement by engine code rather than model year.
Read article →Hyundai & Kia 2.2 CRDi R-Series Diesel Problems: D4HA and D4HB Explained
The R-series 2.2 CRDi runs the Santa Fe, ix35, Sorento and Grand Carnival. Timing chain stretch, VGT turbo failure, injector wear and oil dilution are the failures that matter, and they are connected.
Read article →Ford Ranger & Mazda BT-50 2.2 P4AT Engine Problems and Replacement Guide
The 2.2 P4AT powered most Ranger PX and BT-50 utes sold in Australia. Turbo failure, injector wear, DPF blockage and the timing belt are the issues that decide whether it is worth repairing - here is how to tell.
Read article →Hyundai iLoad & iMax Replacement Engine Guide
D4CB diesel or G4KG petrol — brand-new replacement engines for the Hyundai iLoad and iMax explained: fitment, cost, freight and downtime for working vans.
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