My Hyundai 2013 [accent](/topics-accent/) has been making...
Responses
Mike V.
347 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
347 days ago
Hey my name is kaneath
Mike V.
347 days ago
Hi Kaneath it's nice to meet you.
It sounds like you have a timing chain tensioner that is bad in the engine. The shop won't do the oil change because if it should fail you could hold them liable. What you really should do is have the engine inspected and get an estimate for repair, then have the work done and the oil changed. This is likely going to run $1000-$1200 to repair if I am right with the diagnosis. A shop that can actually see and hear it is in order at this stage.
If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to ask, it's part of the service. If not, thank you for taking the time to contact us today. I am hopeful you found my information helpful and had a good experience.
Customer
347 days ago
How long can the car run before it actually just dies out or something?
Mike V.
347 days ago
I've no idea to be honest. There really is no way of knowing that.
Customer
347 days ago
Ok thank you
Mike V.
347 days ago
You're very welcome.
Still not sure what you need?
Have a certified mobile mechanic diagnose what's wrong with your car, at your home or office.
Top Questions
Trending Topics
What others are asking
Oil cooler leaking due to faulty gasket.
Hi there. The oil cooler gasket, or the lines, could be the cause of the leak. Other owners have had both of these problems and the only way to verify where your leak starts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection) is to add oil dye...
Battery keeps dying
Hello! It is a high possibility that it keeps dying because the battery is not holding a charge (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-will-not-hold-a-charge-inspection) or the battery is not receiving a charge. I recommend testing the battery, alternator and starter. Our company provides on site...
Head gasket blown
Hi there. Common signs of a blown head gasket are: overheating, thick white smoke from the tail pipe, milky liquid in the oil cap or radiator cap, or loss of coolant. If you need assistance with an inspection or replacement...
Car filling up with water when it rains
Depending on where the water is located you could have a leak in a weatherstrip seal on a door or trunk, a windshield, or the rear glass. There are instances where the weather stripping on the body panels fail. There...
Car dies immediately I take my foot off the gas
Does your car stall when you take your foot off the gas, or does it idle too high? You state both. Either way the most common problems are: Idle control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is stuck or is sticking Intake gaskets (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/intake-manifold-gaskets-replacement)...
No power to ignition,tail lights,no interior lights,and no radio
The vehicle may have a defective front control module that is attached to the front of the main fuel box in the engine compartment. Have the vehicle scanned and tested to see if the module is functioning correctly or is...
Is leaking water but the thermostat the water pump and the heater core is good but it's slowly dripping water onto the ground
Based on your description, you may have a small leak somewhere in the connections to your radiator, water pump or to your engine. Often times water leaks start out small and develop over time increasing and decreasing depending on the...
My car won't start. It acts like it want to start but will not.
Hi there, thanks for writing in. In many cases, when we have accessories running (like the stereo and the doors open that triggers lights) without the engine running, it can cause the battery to drain and loose cranking amps. When...
Won't start, weak charge light, and is battery fully charged.
Hi there. The issue is with your battery. The battery may have the voltage, but the amperage is very low and causing the electrical system to not function properly. I recommend replacing your battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement). If you need further assistance...
Browse other content
Maintenance
Services
Estimates
My Hyundai 2013 [accent](/topics-accent/) has been making this rattling noise for months and today I took it in to get an oil change they denied it because they say its the engine but dont know the exact problem Mechanic's Ass...
My Hyundai 2013 [accent](/topics-accent/) has been making this rattling noise for months and today I took it in to get an oil change they denied it because they say its the engine but dont know the exact problem Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? Its definitely coming from the engine like something can be loose and its rattling in there. It's been a few months now it's been happening Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Accent yourself? What have you tried so far? The engine light came on two or 3 months ago it came up as knock sensor and I got that replaced thinking it would make the sound go away but it did not Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No that's it