Question 1

What does an oil pump do?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the oil pump is to circulate oil under pressure from the oil pan into the car’s oil circuit. This oil is needed to lubricate parts like the rotating bearings, sliding pistons and camshaft where constant, fluid movement is essential.Although primarily used for lubrication, pressurised oil also helps to cool parts of the engine where friction can be an issue. Because oil and lubrication are so important to the smooth running of your car, even the slightest dip in oil pressure can have a noticeable effect on the reliability of your car.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 2

How often should an oil pump need replacing?

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Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.Additionally, there are numerous other reasons why an oil pump might fail and need to be replaced. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 3

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 4

What causes an oil pump to break?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous reasons why an oil pump might fail. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of a bad oil pump?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Low oil pressure (this could be indicated by your engine warning light)
Increased engine operating temperature
Tapping or pinging noises coming from the engine

Question 6

How often should you replace your oil pump?

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You should replace your oil pump if it starts showing signs of wear. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 7

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 8

What is the average life of an oil pump?

Accepted Answer

In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken oil pump?

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You should avoid driving with a bad oil pump. If oil is not constantly being pumped to the parts of the engine that need lubrication, they will overheat and in extreme cases your whole engine could seize. To avoid serious and expensive damage to your engine you should have the oil pump looked at as soon as you notice an issue.

Question 10

Do oil pumps deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 11

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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Your oil pump is not specifically checked as part of an MOT test, however if the car has low oil levels the tester may issue an advisory. For your safety (and your wallet!) it's best to regularly service your vehicle and have the oil pump checked if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.

Question 12

Hyundai

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The Hyundai Motor Company (or Hyundai Motors) is a South Korean multination automotive manufacturer, founded in 1967, with current divisions that include Kia Motors and Genesis Motor.

Question 13

How popular is Hyundai in the United Kingdom?

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Since arriving in the UK market, Hyundai has made a steady and consistent rise in sales, to the point where there are now over 850k of their cars on our roads today.

Question 14

Well-priced luxury cars with a fantastic warranty

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Predominantly producing an extensive range of smart looking hatchback cars of quality and price to compete with Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen, perhaps their rising sales figures can be partly put down to holding one of the best warranties for a new car in the business.Their 5-year, unlimited-mileage warranty offers the peace of mind any new car owner would be thrilled to receive, given that most marques only offer 3 years with around 60k miles of cover.Hyundai doesn’t solely offer a range of varying hatchback models; the current full line-up features tourers, coupes and of course, as the leading trend in today’s market, a selection of SUV models of varying sizes, trims and price tags.

Question 15

Hyundai electric hybrid technology

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Hyundai, as have most marques during the growth of new fuel technologies, has shown a strong entry into all electric and hybrid motoring. The brand’s Ioniq Hybrid model proved more efficient than Toyota’s Prius, the world’s first mainstream and possibly the most popular hybrid car on the road today.

Question 16

Motorsport: Hyundai’s subcompact rally car

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Entering motorsport in the late 1990s, Hyundai unveiled its Accent WRC (world rally car) to compete in the World Rally Championship. It achieved its first top-10 result in the 2000 Rally Argentina and continued to finish well throughout the season, but not quite well enough to compete with the top 3 or 4 teams.In 2014, Hyundai made a return to world rallying after a 10-year absence, with the introduction of their i20 WRC; a rally car based on the i20 subcompact and was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

Question 17

Hyundai’s reliability and reputation

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Hyundai ranked 9th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. The top ten places were littered with Japanese and Asian manufacturers, so to see the Korean marque featuring amongst them gives even more power to this brand’s rising reputation.

Question 18

Recent Hyundai recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Hyundai models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 19

26/04/2019 – Hyundai i30 (2018)

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Possible defective electric motor on the glass sliding roof

Question 20

26/01/2019 – Hyundai Ioniq (2016–2017)

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The main relay of the power relay assembly under the rear seat may have been insufficiently tightened

Question 21

25/01/2019 – Hyundai Santa Fe (2017–2018)

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The mounting bolt of the curtain airbag in the rear side protrudes too much

Question 22

31/08/2018 – Hyundai Ioniq (2015–2017)

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The inner housing of the hydraulic clutch actuator may have burrs

Question 23

06/07/2018 – Hyundai Santa Fe (2017–2018)

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The steering wheel assembly may break and become detached from the steering column

Question 24

30/03/2018 – Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Fe (2011)

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A faulty fuel line may lead to fuel loss in the engine compartment

Question 25

02/02/2018 – Hyundai Ioniq (2016–2017)

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The aluminium housing of the EPCU may contain voids

Question 26

19/01/2018 – Hyundai i40 (2011–2012)

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The clutch witch may be faultyAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Hyundai Grace	£855	£615 - £752	£171
Hyundai i10	£987	£739 - £904	£165
Hyundai Accent	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Hyundai Coupe SIII	£1195	£867 - £1060	£231
Hyundai Genesis	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Hyundai Veloster	£1111	£831 - £1015	£188
Hyundai Ioniq	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Hyundai Atoz	£1043	£733 - £896	£228
Hyundai Pony	£916	£665 - £813	£177
Hyundai Getz	£992	£708 - £866	£205
Hyundai Santa Fe	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
Hyundai Excel	£1010	£764 - £934	£161
Hyundai S Coupe	£1065	£812 - £993	£162
Hyundai Amica	£1038	£741 - £906	£214
Hyundai Atos	£1043	£733 - £896	£228
Hyundai i40	£1149	£821 - £1003	£237
Hyundai Pony	£916	£665 - £813	£177
Hyundai i10	£987	£739 - £904	£165
Hyundai i20	£936	£705 - £862	£152
Hyundai Pony	£916	£665 - £813	£177
Hyundai Grace	£855	£615 - £752	£171
Hyundai i10	£987	£739 - £904	£165
Hyundai Accent	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Hyundai Coupe SIII	£1195	£867 - £1060	£231
Hyundai Genesis	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95

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