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After a few years of almost daily use, the coin cell battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a third generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Kia Sorento SUV can become weak or stop working entirely. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the key fob battery (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2016-2020 Kia Sorento Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a scraping or squealing sound coming from the rear end of your 6th generation (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Hyundai Elantra when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the rear brake pads. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a grinding, squealing or screeching sound coming from the front end of your sixth generation (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Hyundai Elantra when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide

The best way to keep your sixth generation (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Hyundai Elantra running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Nu MPI 2.0 liter Atkinson cycle inline four cylinder engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the correct oil viscosity and the compatible replacement oil filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Nu MPI 2.0L I4 Engine Oil Change Guide

If your sixth generation 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 Hyundai Elantra hasn’t been running well recently, you may need to replace a failing or faulty camshaft position sensor on the Nu MPI 2.0L Atkinson cycle I4 engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the possible symptoms and the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Camshaft Position Sensors Replacement Guide

The OEM iridium tipped spark plugs in a sixth generation (2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) Hyundai Elantra with the Nu MPI 2.0L Atkinson Cycle I4 engine can last almost 100,000 miles, but they should be checked and possibly changed before that mileage. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

A special thanks goes out to Jon S. for these pictures and instructions.

“We noticed recently that the “Seat Switch Panel (Front)” was broken. I ordered a new one from my friend at Toyota, and tried to take some photos to share. Overall, it wasn’t difficult, took about 15 minutes.

I popped the sliding switch controls off the front, unclipped the wiring, and that allowed me to lay the panel flatter and unscrew the controls. I squeezed the leftover teal clip and removed it from the seat. I unplugged the lumbar control and that allowed me to remove the switch itself from the panel by sliding my screwdriver blade between the panel and the switch on the left and right sides, towards the bottom.

I then transferred the controls to the new panel, clipped the wires back into place, and coerced the new panel to hook over the bracket on the top edge of the seat. I made sure the teal clip was aligned and pushed it in, and also pushed the front edge clips into place.”

The air filter element for the Nu MPi 2.0 liter Atkinson cycle inline four cylinder engine in a sixth generation (2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) Hyundai Elantra sedan, should be cleaned at every oil change (7,500 miles) and replaced every 22,500 miles (or every 36 months or 36,000 Kilometers). Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement filter part numbers), by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Nu MPi 2.0L I4 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having difficulty starting the Nu MPi 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine in your sixth generation (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020) Hyundai Elantra sedan on a cold morning and the OEM 12V car battery is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the original battery’s “Group Size” and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below. The procedure should be the same or very similar for Elantra models with the Kappa 1.4L I4 engine and the Gamma 1.6L turbocharged I4 engine.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your sixth generation (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and probably also the 2021 model year) Hyundai Elantra is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide