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    Hyundai Excel Problems

    Are you having problems with your Hyundai Excel? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Hyundai Excel issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Hyundai Excel in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Can my Hyundai Excel take E10 fuel?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 14 March 2018

    No. Hyundai only recommends E10 for cars built after October 2003.

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    Used Hyundai Excel review: 1994-2000
    By Ewan Kennedy · 13 February 2013
    The Hyundai Excel was a huge seller in Australia in the mid-to-late 1990s.
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    Ask Smithy Xtra Hyundai Excel brake pads
    Answered by Graham Smith · 19 July 2011

    On a small car like that I would expect the pads to last 40,000-50,000 km, so I wouldn’t expect the pads to be worn out yet. It could be that the disc rotors themselves need to be replaced. If the pedal is going too far down and feels like it’s not stopping the car very well I would get the brakes bled.

    Excel gear lever problems
    Answered by Graham Smith · 23 June 2011

    It sounds like a problem with the gearshift itself, and may have been caused by wear. If that's the case it should be a reasonably simple, inexpensive repair.

    Ask Smithy Xtra 'Check engine' light in Excel
    Answered by Graham Smith · 26 October 2010

    You need to get it checked by a mechanic with diagnostic equipment, particularly as it will become your daughter’s car and you don’t want it breaking down. It’s possibly the engine management computer that’s playing up, but you won’t know until you have it checked.

    Ask Smithy Xtra Ethanol in Berlina or Excel
    Answered by Graham Smith · 18 May 2010

    You could use E10 ethanol blend fuel in both of your cars; you could also use regular 91 in them if you wanted.

    Clutch gone in Hyundai Elantra
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 2 April 2010

    Back in the old days when car brakes were dodgy it was advisable downshift through the gearbox to assist the brakes in slowing car, but today's bakes are more than capable of slowing the car without using the gearbox. Every shift wears the clutch a little more; so eliminating shifts will increase the life of the clutch.

    Used Hyundai Excel review: 1994-2000
    By Graham Smith · 28 January 2009
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    Hyundai hunting
    Answered by CarsGuide team · 6 December 2007

    THE price is about right for a car of that mileage and registration, which makes it a pretty good buy. The Excel is a good little car with few problems. The engine and gearbox are generally solid and reliable.

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