There are two engines for this vehicle.
The 2.7L uses Gates belt T337, the replacement interval is 60,000 miles, also replace the tensioner, idler pulley and water pump while it is exposed. The new belt must be checked at 30,000 miles. Labor is aproximately 2.8 hours.
The 3.3L uses a timing chain, there is no service interval, it is a lifetime part.
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timing BELT
The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 2008 Hyundai Elantra has a timing BELT
There is a timing belt. Also that belt is recommended to be replaced every 60,000 miles.
3.3l the 2.7 has belt .
The 2.7 liter V6 has a timing BELT and The 3.3 liter V6 has a timing CHAIN
The Hyundai Santa Fe's use a timing belt engine set up. The maintenance interval is 60,000 mi. You should change your timing belt and water pump every 60K to prevent a water pump failure.
Yes it is, but the timing belt on a 2.7 Santa Fe is forgiving and usually does not break.
Should be changed every 60,000.
No , both the 2.4 liter four cylinder engine and the 2.7 liter V6 engines in a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe use a timing BELT ( there will be a " plastic " cover over the timing belt )
70k according to handbook or 5yrs.
All Hyundai Elantras from 1993 to 2008 use a timing belt instead of a chain as some vehicles do.