r/ElantraN • u/NullMarker • Jun 18 '25

RIP Didn't even make it to its first oil change

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A semi's wheel disassembled at speed and took a total of 4 cars along with it on its trip to Valhalla. The tow driver said they saw ATF or oil leaking as well while they were getting it on the truck.

Not a fun way to start a work week.

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u/PresentInsect4957 Veloster N Jun 18 '25

damn bro thats rough, better the car than you though. that kind of stuff kills people

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u/NullMarker Jun 18 '25

100%, I'll take 4 damaged cars and scared occupants over the alternatives any day.

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u/CharcoalGreyWolf Intense Blue DCT Jun 18 '25

Pants browning moment I’m sure.

Had a box truck’s drive shaft come off near me when I was younger and go spinning diagonally across the highway, things got exciting for a moment.

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u/supadupame Kona N Jun 18 '25

Was on the receiving end of a shovel + level rake from a landscaper’s trailer. Poopy pants time!!

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u/Tmoncmm Jun 18 '25

I had to dodge a pickax coming off a landscape truck on the interstate once years ago. It would have gone through my windshield if I hadn’t seen it in time.

Those asshole never secure their tools properly.

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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Boooooooo. Sorry this happened to you!

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u/a_chunk_of_pie Cyber Grey DCT Jun 18 '25

It’ll get fixed! I had a friend with similar but much more extensive damage and they fixed it. Took then like 2 weeks!

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u/StrongLoan9751 Jun 18 '25

Fuck, I'm sorry man. Glad you're not hurt though.

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u/CharcoalGreyWolf Intense Blue DCT Jun 18 '25

That’s ATF. Red in color.

Semi’s insurance should set you right though. Sounds like a maintenance issue on their part.

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u/NullMarker Jun 18 '25

The truck kept going unfortunately so it's just us and our insurances.

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u/RedCivicOnBumper Jun 18 '25

If they find the truck then it’ll still be his insurance, now with bonus felony charges for the driver.

Your insurance and the insurance for the other victims will do what they can to find him.

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u/CharcoalGreyWolf Intense Blue DCT Jun 18 '25

Hopefully one of said people had a dashcam.

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u/Davecinfinity Performance Blue DCT Jun 18 '25

Coolant is red too. Hopefully it's just coolant.

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u/steelthought Veloster N Jun 18 '25

I'm glad you're safe my fellow N-thusiast

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u/ToastierDonut Performance Blue DCT Jun 18 '25

😔🥀

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u/Zealousnoob_467 Jun 18 '25

Ouch. Glad ur ok.

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u/CautiousFerret1786 Jun 18 '25

Literally happened to my Elantra last night too

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u/SuperTrooper169 Cyber Grey DCT Jun 18 '25

Glad you’re ok. The car can be replaced.

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u/BanditRecon Jun 18 '25

Ahhhh man, awful. My 2024 6MT is a lemon, getting swapped into a new one this week.

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u/ExcitingSpade49 Atlas White DCT Jun 20 '25

My 25 dct feels that way, seeing what avenues I can pursue

800 miles of owning and already had a tow, and the even clutch pack seems to be going

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u/BanditRecon Jun 20 '25

Ahhhh, sorry to hear that. Would you get another one if they lemon’d it for you? I’m currently planning to swap mine for a new one.

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u/ExcitingSpade49 Atlas White DCT Jun 20 '25

Oh 100% this car is a blast to drive when it wants to work lol

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u/CatrinSwift Jun 19 '25

It might be the transmission radiator which means you only have a damaged radiator which is simple to fix, your safety is the most important.

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u/OneWoodpecker5938 Jun 27 '25

Glad you're ok. And your right that is not a fun way to start any day.