I've got a 2021 Hyundai Elantra and the warranty protects the powertrain up to 100,000 miles, should I change my transmission fluid at 60,000 like a normal transmission or wait for the 100,000 miles with the IVT transmission?
You’re on a slippery slope here..
Ideally, CVT fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles for best longevity. However, you the run the risk of losing your powertrain warranty.
Such a clever way to enforce planned obsolescence..
It should not void the warranty if you do it properly. To deny a claim, Hyundai would need to prove the problem was directly caused by you changing the fluid.
@MountainManJoe while you are correct, I have heard too many times from others that they had a warranty claim denial by them not doing everything to the Tee as outlined by the manufacturer. Something like a catch can installation or installing an OBDII cylinder deactivation management device (from Range) or even doing your own oil change - the manufacturer (in this case GM) denied warranty coverage even though the issue was not a direct result of those things I mentioned. In other words, they weasels their out out of the claim and placed the burden of proof on the owner. So, in practice, they can make it hard for the owner - you almost have to go to court over it and they are betting you won’t or you will spend so much money it is not worth it. That’s another reason I buy my cars many years old (out of warranty in fact!) so I don’t have to be beholden to the dealer like that. Not all dealers are like that, so it depends on the dealer and relationship OP has with them.
It won't go to court. It's illegal and they know that full well. They would never let it go to court, because they will lose very quickly. You just need to be firm, and show them that you KNOW the law and aren't afraid of them. If you talk to a manager, the discussion should be concluded right there in the office.
Just mention the "tie-in sales provision" claus of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and say you will wait for them to consult their attorneys.
Don't let these slimy car mafia men push you around, and con you into pumping your hard earned money into their criminal business. You just need to arm yourself with knowledge.
Agree with both of you gentlemen. That’s why I said ‘run the risk’ - while it shouldn’t, the dealer may make things difficult for an uninformed customer.
How long do you intend to keep the Elantra for? If you plan on keeping the vehicle well past the warranty period you should be changing the transmission fluid now so it has the best chance to last as long as possible. The jury is still out on the longevity of those transmissions, so let’s give them the best chance with clean fluid. As a matter of fact on any CVT, I would go every 30,000 miles.
No offense, but Huyndai has tricked lot of people into buying their cars with the 100k warranty deal. A car that's truly reliable doesn't really need any warranty at all.
