Checking The Transaxle Oil; Checking The Transaxle Fluid; Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity; Recommended Fluid - Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 Owner's Manual

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CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL

CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL) (MANUAL) (MANUAL) (MANUAL) (MANUAL)
Filler plug
Drain plug
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended Oil Recommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended Oil Recommended Oil
Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or EQUIVALENT in the
manual transaxle.

Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity

Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.43
U.S. quarts (2.3 liters).
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oil
level when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If the level when the engine is cool or cold. If the
engine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hot
engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.
engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts. engine or exhaust parts.
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Level Level Level Level Level
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Park the car on level ground with the engine off.
1. Using a wrench of the correct size, loosen
the oil filler plug by turning it counterclock-
wise and remove it with your fingers.
2. Use your finger or suitable tool to feel inside
the hole. The oil level should be at its bottom
edge. If it is not, check for leaks before
adding oil. To refill the transaxle or bring the
oil level up,add oil slowly until it reaches the
proper level. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the plug and washer, screw it in
with your fingers and then tighten securely
with the wrench.
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CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID

CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID
(AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC) (AUTOMATIC)
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should
be checked at those intervals specified in the
vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5.
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Recommended Fluid

Recommended Fluid
Recommended Fluid Recommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENUINE
ATF or DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-
III. Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is
not covered by your new vehicle limited war-
ranty.
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Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity
SSA6100B
The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
8.9 U.S. quarts.
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checked
when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem- when the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia- perature. This means that the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot so you tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot so you
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot so you tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot so you tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot so you
should exercise great care not to burn your- should exercise great care not to burn your- should exercise great care not to burn your-
should exercise great care not to burn your- should exercise great care not to burn your-
self during this procedure. self during this procedure. self during this procedure. self during this procedure. self during this procedure.