Is there a recall on 2012 Hyundai Sonata engines?
Hyundai Motor America is conducting a safety recall to inspect, and if necessary replace, the engine assembly in Model Year 2011 and 2012 Hyundai Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter turbo and 2.4 liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
Is it OK to drive without engine cover?
Yes, you can drive without the engine cover. If the cover had a felt underneath, the enigne sound may be louder than with cover on. Other than that, you will not have any problems.
What happens if you remove engine cover?
Various wires can rattle out of places and that wouldn’t be great. Bonnet itself can get some heat damage from the engine. And, of course, you would be driving in a bit more noisy environment. However, probably the biggest risk is that if any of these bad things happen, you’re on your own.
Can I remove my engine cover?
The engine cover is factory labelled as “engine aesthetic cover”. For your car, the covers do offer some protection to the components under them but you could theoretically remove the plastics without hurting your longevity. Engine noise will be more noticeable.
How do I remove my Ecotec engine cover?
Removing the cover is easy as it’s not attached by screws or bolts, but by simple snapping clips.
- Turn off your car’s engine.
- Approach the front of the hood.
- Find the engine cover.
- Twist the oil cap counterclockwise to remove it.
- Grasp the left and right sides of the Ecotec’s engine cover.
Is engine cover necessary?
The covers reduce engine noise and protect the engine from dust, debris, etc, while adding a cleaner look to the engine bay. the “insulation” on the underside of a hood is not for noise, its a fire blanket. Its supposed to fall down on top of the engine fire as the plastic tabs holding it in place melt.