Mitsubishi 4G62
The main problems are caused by unreliable belts and especially balance shaft belts.
Hyundai Elantra engines
Hyundai Elantra is a mid-range car from the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. It began production in 1990 and is currently being produced in the 6th generation. From the very beginning, the car was exported to the US and European markets under the names Lantra and Avante. Elantra has three 5-seater body options – 4 doors. Sedan and 5-door station wagon and hatchback. In 2009, the Elantra model was recognized as the highest quality among compact cars and even surpassed Toyota and Honda.
The Hyundai Elantra was offered with 29 engines since 2000 (27 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 2.0 liters, power output from 76 to 204 hp. 22 use a timing chain and 13 a timing belt. 8 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Hyundai-Kia G4GC (about 500,000 km).
Hyundai Elantra engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra 3 (XD) 2000–2009 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4GC | 2000–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–143 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4ED | 2000–2009 | 1.6 L R4 | 103–112 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4EA | 2001–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 112–150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4GB | 2001–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 122–132 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Hyundai Elantra 4 (HD) 2006–2011 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4FC | 2006–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–128 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FB | 2006–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai Elantra 5 (MD) 2010–2016 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4NB | 2010–2016 | 1.8 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FG | 2010–2016 | 1.6 L R4 | 123–132 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FD | 2010–2015 | 1.6 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4ND | 2013–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–172 hp | petrol | chain | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NA | 2013–2016 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–167 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai Elantra 6 (AD) 2016–2020 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4LD | 2016–2020 | 1.4 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NH | 2017–2020 | 2.0 L R4 | 149 hp | petrol | chain | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FJ | 2017–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 177–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.1 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FM | 2018–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 123 hp | petrol | chain | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai Elantra 7 (CN7) 2020–present | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4NL | 2020–present | 2.0 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4LE | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FP | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 180–204 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.5 L | ~240,000 km |
| Hyundai G4FL | 2020–present | 1.5 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NS | 2020–present | 2.0 L R4 | 149 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Hyundai Elantra engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G62 | 1979–1989 | 1.8 L R4 | 85–160 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai G4DJ | 1985–1995 | 1.5 L R4 | 76–86 hp | petrol | belt | 3.3 L | ~200,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G61 | 1987–1995 | 1.6 L R4 | 105–160 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai G4CR | 1990–1995 | 1.6 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai G4EK | 1991–2000 | 1.5 L R4 | 88–115 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai G4CN | 1992–1998 | 1.8 L R4 | 126 hp | petrol | belt | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai G4GM | 1995–2000 | 1.8 L R4 | 128–132 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4 L | ~320,000 km |
| Hyundai G4GR | 1995–2001 | 1.6 L R4 | 114 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai G4GF | 1996–2002 | 2.0 L R4 | 139 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
Hyundai Elantra engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Hyundai Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra 3 (XD) (2000–2009): Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4ED, Hyundai-Kia D4EA and Hyundai-Kia G4GB; Hyundai Elantra 4 (HD) (2006–2011): Hyundai-Kia G4FC and Hyundai-Kia D4FB; Hyundai Elantra 5 (MD) (2010–2016): Hyundai-Kia G4NB, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4ND and Hyundai-Kia G4NA; Hyundai Elantra 6 (AD) (2016–2020): Hyundai-Kia G4LD, Hyundai-Kia G4NH, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ and Hyundai-Kia G4FM; Hyundai Elantra 7 (CN7) (2020–present): Hyundai-Kia G4NL, Hyundai-Kia G4LE, Hyundai-Kia G4FP, Hyundai G4FL and Hyundai-Kia G4NS.
Which Hyundai Elantra engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Hyundai Elantra engines are: Hyundai-Kia G4GC — about 500,000 km; Hyundai-Kia D4EA — about 400,000 km; Hyundai-Kia G4GB — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Hyundai Elantra engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai G4CN — 3.7 L (10W-40); Hyundai G4CR — 3.7 L (15W-40); Hyundai G4DJ — 3.3 L (10W-40); Hyundai G4EK — 3.8 L (5W-40, 10W-40); Hyundai G4FL — 3.8 L (5W-30); Hyundai G4GF — 4 L (5W-40); Hyundai G4GM — 4 L (5W-40); Hyundai G4GR — 4 L (5W-40); Hyundai-Kia D4EA — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia D4FB — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4ED — 3.8 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4FC — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FD — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FG — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FJ — 5.1 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FM — 3.4 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FP — 4.5 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4GB — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4GC — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4LD — 4.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4LE — 3.8 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NA — 4.5 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NB — 4.5 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4ND — 4.8 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NH — 4 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NL — 4.8 L (0W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NS — 4.3 L (0W-20); Mitsubishi 4G61 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G62 — 4 L (5W-30).
Does the Hyundai Elantra have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai G4FL, Hyundai G4GF, Hyundai G4GM, Hyundai G4GR, Hyundai-Kia D4FB, Hyundai-Kia G4ED, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FG, Hyundai-Kia G4FJ, Hyundai-Kia G4FM, Hyundai-Kia G4FP, Hyundai-Kia G4GB, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4LD, Hyundai-Kia G4LE, Hyundai-Kia G4NA, Hyundai-Kia G4NB, Hyundai-Kia G4ND, Hyundai-Kia G4NH, Hyundai-Kia G4NL and Hyundai-Kia G4NS; timing belt: Hyundai G4CN, Hyundai G4CR, Hyundai G4DJ, Hyundai G4EK, Hyundai G4GF, Hyundai G4GM, Hyundai G4GR, Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Hyundai-Kia G4ED, Hyundai-Kia G4GB, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Mitsubishi 4G61 and Mitsubishi 4G62. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Hyundai Elantra available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Hyundai-Kia D4EA and Hyundai-Kia D4FB.
Engine details
Hyundai G4DJ
The most famous problem is the oil burner due to stuck piston rings.
Mitsubishi 4G61
Since there are no balance shafts, the main problem of the series does not threaten these engines.
Hyundai G4CR
The most common problem is a sudden break in the timing belt with bent valves.
Hyundai G4EK
The first years of production had many problems with build quality and some components, but then everything was fixed and now most…
Hyundai G4CN
Monitor the condition of the balancer belt, if it breaks, it falls under the timing belt.
Hyundai G4GM
The units of the first years had problems with build quality, as well as some components.
Hyundai G4GR
In the early years of production, there were many problems with build quality and some components.
Hyundai G4GF
The engines of the first years suffered from low build quality and some of their components.
Hyundai-Kia G4ED
This motor is reliable, and the main complaints are related to its unstable operation due to clogged nozzles, contamination of the throttle…
Hyundai-Kia G4GC
This is a very reliable power unit with a long resource and without serious flaws. Its weak points include perhaps a rather…
Hyundai-Kia D4EA
This diesel engine is demanding on the maintenance schedule and the quality of the oil used, therefore, particularly economical owners often experience…
Hyundai-Kia G4GB
This is a simple design and very reliable unit, and most of the complaints are related to the unstable operation of the…
Hyundai-Kia D4FB
The turbine of the first generation diesel engines did not last long, sometimes it was replaced at 30,000 km, and defective glow…
Hyundai-Kia G4FC
The motors of the first years of production were equipped with a large “ram's horn” exhaust manifold, but with the transition to…
Hyundai-Kia G4FD
The most common problem here is the rapid formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves, naturally this is due to the…
Hyundai-Kia G4FG
The most famous problem of the units of this family is seizures in the cylinders. A small catalytic converter for its quick…
Hyundai-Kia G4NA
The most serious problem of this unit is the appearance of scoring in the cylinders. The reason is a weak catalyst, which…
Hyundai-Kia G4NB
Most of all, the engines of this family are scolded for the frequent occurrence of scuffing in the cylinders. For the sake…
Hyundai-Kia G4FJ
The first years of production, candles often fell apart here and their fragments left scuffs, and pistons burst from detonation, and even…
Hyundai-Kia G4ND
The main complaints of the owners of these engines are caused by the appearance of scuffing in the cylinders, which are formed…
Hyundai-Kia G4LD
Since there are piston cooling nozzles and the problem with scuffing is not acute, the main reason for the appearance of a…
Hyundai-Kia G4LE
Engines of the first years came under recall due to antifreeze getting on the EPCU board.
Hyundai-Kia G4NH
So far, most of the negative reviews are related to glitches in the electrical part.
Hyundai G4FL
On specialized forums, it is mostly praised and no weaknesses were found.
Hyundai-Kia G4FM
All engines of the series suffer from scuffing in the cylinders.
Hyundai-Kia G4FP
Unknown about the reliability of the new CVVD variable valve timing system.
Hyundai-Kia G4NL
This power unit has just appeared and there are no statistics of malfunctions yet.
Hyundai-Kia G4NS
A simple naturally aspirated engine with port injection.
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