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Have you noticed your car heating up more and more to extreme temperatures? You may have a bad head gasket that has worn out or become cracked. That can cause other damage to your vehicle and make it impossible to drive your car. The gasket is what forms a seal between the engine block and cylinder. If the heated compressed air isn't sealed, it could lead to the gasket being removed from the engine completely.

Do you know how to change the fluids in your vehicle? Do you know how to check for fragments in the oil? Do you know how much fluid you should have in all areas of the car? If not, you need to head to our local service center at South Bay Hyundai.

Working on cars is something that most people can do. When you need something done to your car, it is easier to do it yourself if at all possible. If the individual knows nothing about working on a car, if you try to, you could damage your engine…

Getting your oil changed might not be the first thing on your list. Our team at South Bay Hyundai has great news, it doesn't have to be. Although you definitely want to follow the specifications of the vehicle, the old every 3,000 miles rule has been thrown out by experts. Studies have shown that cars made within the last two decades have a minimum oil life of 5,000 miles, many with a much greater number.

The automotive manufacturers and even oil companies agree that the oil should be changed less frequently. This is somewhat surprising, however, the…

If you have ever been shopping for new tires for your vehicle, then you know how confusing it can be. There is such a large selection of tires to choose from, and you do not know which one is best for you and your vehicle. I would like to provide a little clarity and discuss some of the biggest differences in some of the more common tire types available.

Down in Sothern California, we don’t get the same level of winter wear on our vehicles, but a year still takes its toll. The tires need to be rotated, the oil needs changed, the brakes wear out, and just like everywhere else in the country, we have a chance to catch the wear and tear before it turns into something far worse. So, bring your Hyundai into our service center to get it all taken care of.