Time between overhaul

[Nick Farnando]

I own a 2005 Accent CRDi that has clocked 180,000km, is regularly serviced and well maintained. I plan to use it up to 250,000km. I would like to know the life of the engine before it needs to be overhauled. As I travel long distances very often I would like to get the car checked completely so please advice on the areaslparts needing to be checked. No major repairs have been done to the car. Should the fluids in the car be changed?

[Alvar lunar]

If your engine is running smoothly, there's no reason why it shouldn't last another 70,000km. Engine lile ultimately depends on how you drive, and if you haven't been at full throttle the whole time, you shouldn't have a problem at all. Hyundai's service centres are well equipped to do a lull check-up on the car. Fluid replacement is a normal part of owning a car. The owner's manual will have a schedule that will tell you when to change various fluids.