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Sent to February 15, 2006 1:46 p.m.

I have a 2001 hyundai elantra five speed (approx 100,000 miles), It's been running great. Today I went and got gas drove about 20 miles stopped somewhere then got back in the car and the car was running really bad like it was going to stall and the engine lite was flashing on and off. Besides all that it smelled really bad like burning rubber. You think maybe some bad gas, dry gas or fuel filter clogged things will be aok again?

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February 15, 2006 2:13 p.m. (27 minutes and 20 seconds later)

If the check engine light is on, the codes stored by the engine control computer need to be retrieved. This will allow diagnosis to determine the reason the light is on. The codes can be retrieved for free by auto parts stores like Autozone, but you may have to visit a repair shop since Autozone will not be able to properly troubleshoot.

It is possibly related to the gas you put in, but since there was a burning smell, make sure that there are no problems underhood. Inspect for damage to rubber tubing and wiring. Look at the exhaust pipe to see if any fluids are dripping on it or any hoses and wires rubbing it.

Hyundai provides free access to their service publications at www.hmaservice.com

You have to register a username and password to use their site. The service manual can be used to follow the diagnostics for the codes that are retrieved.

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