Re: Two questions

On 05/09/2020 20:05, Paul in Houston TX wrote:
> tonita wrote:
>> When you replace the alternator on a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, do you also=
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>> have to replace the regulator?
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>> When I brought my 2013 to the dealer for a recall item, I asked about =

>> the seizing engine issue on this model.=C2=A0 They had put a warning s=
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>> in it previously and the guy told me that now my engine was warrantied=
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>> for life?=C2=A0 What does that mean exactly.
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> Most consumer alternators for about the last 40 years have had built in=
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> regulators.=C2=A0 My 06 has the regulator built in.
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> Warranty... there is no telling what they mean by "life".
> Your life?=C2=A0 Car's life?=C2=A0 Sensor's life?=C2=A0 Engine's life?
> You will need to get it in writing and read and understand the fine pri=
nt.
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As an example of the problems in interpreting "Life"...

Bought a saucepan  with a 'lifetime' guarantee. It broke.

Took it back to the retailer to claim a replacement.

	"But the guarantee is for the products lifetime. It is now dead. Sorry".=



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Flop

Truly the Good Lord gave us computers that we might learn patience