Because when the timing belt breaks, the valves get hit by the pistons causing them to get bent.....a little preventative maintenance will save you big time!!!
timing BELT
belt
At the dealer - $557
3.3l the 2.7 has belt .
Probably because timing belts are notoriously unreliable.
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.
There is a timing belt. Also that belt is recommended to be replaced every 60,000 miles.
Have you tried changing the bulbs first?
Should be changed every 60,000.
70k according to handbook or 5yrs.