According to a mechanic, this Hyundai’s driver went only “a couple hours” past a 10,000-mile oil change. But as soon as the car started inside a mechanic's garage, it was obvious the motor was cooked, and something had gone horribly wrong with the 2025 Elantra that probably still had a few whiffs of its new-car smell left.
Creator and mechanic Victor Shack (@victorshack6.2) wasn't exactly surprised but still seemed disappointed at the fact that the Hyundai's motor could have developed a loud knock so quickly. In getting the car ready for resale, he and his team took a hard look under the hood to get all of its drivetrain issues sorted out.
“You buy this for your daughter. She drives it for a couple hours past the oil change, which is every 10,000 miles or better,” he said in the clip that’s been viewed more than 964,000 times. “This is the new cars, man. Pay close attention to this.”
What Went Wrong With The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Engine?
At only 23,700 miles, the car had hardly been pushed to its limits in terms of overall use. What we don’t know is how well it was taken care of or if there was a critical incident that pretty much killed the motor.
