Newbie here, wife getting her 2021 Kona (preferred) six months earlier than expected.

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Some more basic questions after reading the whole owners manual:
  • What is the safe/recommended/correct method to jack this vehicle? I do all my own maintenance such as brake caliper slider lubrication, seasonal tire swap, tire rotations, etc.
  • Are spacers/pucks (such as one requires on a Tesla) recommended/required at each jack point?
  • (Can't find the correct name for) the "noise maker" to warn people around you that your car is on and backing into/out of a parking space. Can this be turned off? My wife bought an EV partially because she doesn't like noise ;)
  • Recommended maintenance, other than visual inspections, is boiled down to (time based as my wife only drive 8,000 km a year):
    • Servicing the HVAC filter once a year (no questions),
    • Inspecting the Reduction gear fluid once every 28 months:
      • I'll just do it every 24 months to keep the schedule logical,
      • Is this simply a fluid level inspection via a dip stick method or removal of a drain plug method and/or a dip test (similar to a dip test for brake fluid moisture)?
      • Replacing this fluid once every 120,000 km:
        • Is there a "Haynes" type manual that explains this, or does Hyundai keep the DIY mechanic in the dark like Tesla does?
    • Replace the coolant every 36 months:
      • Has anyone here ever changed the 13 liters of coolant on their own? I suspect, like a 2008 Prius, there is more to it than a simple R&R coolant in a 2012 Toyota Yaris.
    • Brake fluid:
      • Inspect every 12 months. Is this a dip test for moisture or a simple level check?
      • Replace every 48 months. I assume the brake system in this car is a straightforward hydraulic brake system (akin to a TM3).
    • Brakes: There is no mention of a recommendation to lubricate the caliper sliders once a year in regions where there is snow/salt used. Have folks not been looking after this?
Thanks for any help or direction provided.

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Thanks. Cheers. Mike.
 
navguy12 said:
Some more basic questions after reading the whole owners manual:
  • What is the safe/recommended/correct method to jack this vehicle? I do all my own maintenance such as brake caliper slider lubrication, seasonal tire swap, tire rotations, etc.
  • Are spacers/pucks (such as one requires on a Tesla) recommended/required at each jack point?
  • (Can't find the correct name for) the "noise maker" to warn people around you that your car is on and backing into/out of a parking space. Can this be turned off? My wife bought an EV partially because she doesn't like noise ;)
  • Recommended maintenance, other than visual inspections, is boiled down to (time based as my wife only drive 8,000 km a year):
    • Servicing the HVAC filter once a year (no questions),
    • Inspecting the Reduction gear fluid once every 28 months:
      • I'll just do it every 24 months to keep the schedule logical,
      • Is this simply a fluid level inspection via a dip stick method or removal of a drain plug method and/or a dip test (similar to a dip test for brake fluid moisture)?
      • Replacing this fluid once every 120,000 km:
        • Is there a "Haynes" type manual that explains this, or does Hyundai keep the DIY mechanic in the dark like Tesla does?
    • Replace the coolant every 36 months:
      • Has anyone here ever changed the 13 liters of coolant on their own? I suspect, like a 2008 Prius, there is more to it than a simple R&R coolant in a 2012 Toyota Yaris.
    • Brake fluid:
      • Inspect every 12 months. Is this a dip test for moisture or a simple level check?
      • Replace every 48 months. I assume the brake system in this car is a straightforward hydraulic brake system (akin to a TM3).
    • Brakes: There is no mention of a recommendation to lubricate the caliper sliders once a year in regions where there is snow/salt used. Have folks not been looking after this?
Thanks for any help or direction provided.

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For the moderators:

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Thanks. Cheers. Mike.
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Am I the only person who buys cars to just drive them?
 
navguy12 said:
Some more basic questions after reading the whole owners manual:
  • What is the safe/recommended/correct method to jack this vehicle? I do all my own maintenance such as brake caliper slider lubrication, seasonal tire swap, tire rotations, etc.
  • Are spacers/pucks (such as one requires on a Tesla) recommended/required at each jack point?
  • (Can't find the correct name for) the "noise maker" to warn people around you that your car is on and backing into/out of a parking space. Can this be turned off? My wife bought an EV partially because she doesn't like noise ;)
  • Recommended maintenance, other than visual inspections, is boiled down to (time based as my wife only drive 8,000 km a year):
    • Servicing the HVAC filter once a year (no questions),
    • Inspecting the Reduction gear fluid once every 28 months:
      • I'll just do it every 24 months to keep the schedule logical,
      • Is this simply a fluid level inspection via a dip stick method or removal of a drain plug method and/or a dip test (similar to a dip test for brake fluid moisture)?
      • Replacing this fluid once every 120,000 km:
        • Is there a "Haynes" type manual that explains this, or does Hyundai keep the DIY mechanic in the dark like Tesla does?
    • Replace the coolant every 36 months:
      • Has anyone here ever changed the 13 liters of coolant on their own? I suspect, like a 2008 Prius, there is more to it than a simple R&R coolant in a 2012 Toyota Yaris.
    • Brake fluid:
      • Inspect every 12 months. Is this a dip test for moisture or a simple level check?
      • Replace every 48 months. I assume the brake system in this car is a straightforward hydraulic brake system (akin to a TM3).
    • Brakes: There is no mention of a recommendation to lubricate the caliper sliders once a year in regions where there is snow/salt used. Have folks not been looking after this?
Thanks for any help or direction provided.

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Based on my above questions, I'm sure the answers are buried somewhere in the 42 pages of this forum.

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Thanks. Cheers. Mike.
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Regarding the third question (VESS as it is called) there is no silence button as there is in European models, however there is a workaround here for N.A models (use with caution - meant only as a temporary bypass)
https://insideevsforum.com/communit...ifications-and-tweaks.5009/page-8#post-105992
There is a thread on VESS that contains more detailed diagrams and similar schematics here:
https://insideevsforum.com/communit...rn-off-vess-virtual-engine-sound-system.5821/
I suggest you read through the VESS thread and understand the importance of having it enabled in situations where pedestrians are present.
Regarding maintenance try this one:
https://insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/scheduled-maintenance-costs.9234/
I suggest try using the search feature at the page top, it actually works pretty well;)
 
navguy12 said:
Some more basic questions after reading the whole owners manual:
  • What is the safe/recommended/correct method to jack this vehicle? I do all my own maintenance such as brake caliper slider lubrication, seasonal tire swap, tire rotations, etc.
  • Are spacers/pucks (such as one requires on a Tesla) recommended/required at each jack point?
  • (Can't find the correct name for) the "noise maker" to warn people around you that your car is on and backing into/out of a parking space. Can this be turned off? My wife bought an EV partially because she doesn't like noise ;)
  • Recommended maintenance, other than visual inspections, is boiled down to (time based as my wife only drive 8,000 km a year):
    • Servicing the HVAC filter once a year (no questions),
    • Inspecting the Reduction gear fluid once every 28 months:
      • I'll just do it every 24 months to keep the schedule logical,
      • Is this simply a fluid level inspection via a dip stick method or removal of a drain plug method and/or a dip test (similar to a dip test for brake fluid moisture)?
      • Replacing this fluid once every 120,000 km:
        • Is there a "Haynes" type manual that explains this, or does Hyundai keep the DIY mechanic in the dark like Tesla does?
    • Replace the coolant every 36 months:
      • Has anyone here ever changed the 13 liters of coolant on their own? I suspect, like a 2008 Prius, there is more to it than a simple R&R coolant in a 2012 Toyota Yaris.
    • Brake fluid:
      • Inspect every 12 months. Is this a dip test for moisture or a simple level check?
      • Replace every 48 months. I assume the brake system in this car is a straightforward hydraulic brake system (akin to a TM3).
    • Brakes: There is no mention of a recommendation to lubricate the caliper sliders once a year in regions where there is snow/salt used. Have folks not been looking after this?
Thanks for any help or direction provided.

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For the moderators:

Based on my above questions, I'm sure the answers are buried somewhere in the 42 pages of this forum.

Could this forum be improved if from some point going forward, the forum is sub divided into sections akin to this example (example only, for discussion purposes only):

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Thanks. Cheers. Mike.
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Just a note, the back up side warning system will help you detect pedestrians about to walk behind you when backing up, however the VESS will provide those pedestrians an audible warning as an additional safety feature:
https://insideevsforum.com/community/index.php?threads/things-i-dont-like.5690/page-2#post-62569
 
Ordered the BM2 monitor today.

Collected all the bits and bobs for the VESS off switch today.

Big box full of TuxMats showed up today.

Delivery is set for 1630 tomorrow.
 
navguy12 said:
Ordered the BM2 monitor today.

Collected all the bits and bobs for the VESS off switch today.

Big box full of TuxMats showed up today.

Delivery is set for 1630 tomorrow.
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Sounds like a busy day, I would advise take some time and drive the car for a few miles before doing the VESS mod, just to make sure it operates as its supposed to ie: DC charges, L2 and L1 charges, and obviously noise free (for the most part). Hope it all works out for you:)
 
Some answers, sorry, not fully formatted.
navguy12 said:
  • Are spacers/pucks (such as one requires on a Tesla) recommended/required at each jack point?
No
    • Inspecting the Reduction gear fluid once every 28 months:
  • Is this simply a fluid level inspection via a dip stick method or removal of a drain plug method and/or a dip test (similar to a dip test for brake fluid moisture)?
It's removing the fill plug and checking the level.
  • Replacing this fluid once every 120,000 km:
    • Is there a "Haynes" type manual that explains this, or does Hyundai keep the DIY mechanic in the dark like Tesla does?
No manual but it's obvious what to do on inspection. The oil is specified in the owner's manual.
  • Replace the coolant every 36 months:
    • Has anyone here ever changed the 13 liters of coolant on their own?
No one has done this yet and your 2020 will have a special blue coolant. It's unlikely to be a DIY job unfortunately. Most of us have conventional green coolant.
  • Brake fluid:
    • Inspect every 12 months. Is this a dip test for moisture or a simple level check?
Level check.
  • Replace every 48 months. I assume the brake system in this car is a straightforward hydraulic brake system.
No, it's moderately complicated. However, doing a normal system flush with power off may get perhaps 3/4 of the volume in the system, in my estimation, so DIY is practical if done frequently.
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KiwiME said:
Some answers, sorry, not fully formatted.
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The blue coolant is a special low-conductivity coolant. The instructions I saw are that you should not mix with water - just use it straight, I guess. I am pretty sure my 2019 also has the blue coolant.
 
electriceddy said:
Sounds like a busy day, I would advise take some time and drive the car for a few miles before doing the VESS mod, just to make sure it operates as its supposed to ie: DC charges, L2 and L1 charges, and obviously noise free (for the most part). Hope it all works out for you:)
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Cheers and I hope so too.

Agreed regarding the shake down trials before adding a button.

I know my wife will just park it and not drive it until she needs to, which amounts to about three times a week...so I'll tag along to make sure all is well.
 
navguy12 said:
Excellent.

Thanks for passing on the corporate knowledge.

So I can figure an R&R coolant job every three years at the dealership. The rest seems self explanatory for the DIY type. Cheers.
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Considering coolant isn't until 120,000 miles on my 2019, I figure mechanics will have it figured out by then and be cheaper than the dealer.
 
Bruce M. said:
I'm with you. I leave the maintenance to people who know what they're doing. I have better things to do with my time.
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I do too, that's one of the main reasons I don't go back to the dealer for service, that along with cost. The dealer takes days to do what a local mechanic or Jiffy Lube or the like can do in 15 minutes.
 
ericy said:
The blue coolant is a special low-conductivity coolant. The instructions I saw are that you should not mix with water - just use it straight, I guess. I am pretty sure my 2019 also has the blue coolant.
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Double check that Ericy, I don't think the Konas got the blue cool aide until the 2020 model year.
 
apu said:
Double check that Ericy, I don't think the Konas got the blue cool aide until the 2020 model year.
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I opened my hood on the 2019 and the coolant was blue, but not sure if it is this special blue coolant or the standard blue coolant that has been around for several years.
 
apu said:
Double check that Ericy, I don't think the Konas got the blue cool aide until the 2020 model year.
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The TSB related to changing the battery only talks about two kinds of coolant - green and blue (low conductivity). Car is in the shop right now (could be weeks before I get it back), so I can't check it right now. I could have sworn that the reservoir was filled with a blue fluid however.

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Just checked mine, and it is green coolant. Not sure what it was before the BMS update.
 
Checked mine also and it is indeed green. I know they topped it up when the water pumps can replacement campaign was done back in January/20. The level originally was at the min level, now it sits between min and max about 3/8 of an inch below where I made a mark on the reservoir with a black marker after the job was done.
 
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