2003 Hyundai Elantra transaxle capacity

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G100A04A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OILCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL
(MANUAL) (MANUAL)(MANUAL) (MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals specified
in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section
5.
Recommended Oil Recommended OilRecommended Oil Recommended Oil
Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/90 (API GL-4) or equivalent in the manual
transaxle.
Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityManual Transaxle Oil Capacity Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity
Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.27
U.S. quarts (2.15 liters).
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:It is always better to check the transaxle oil It is always better to check the transaxle oilIt 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 thelevel 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 greatengine is hot, you should exercise great engine is hot, you should exercise great
engine is hot, you should exercise great
caution to avoid burning yourself on hot caution to avoid burning yourself on hotcaution 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.
G100B02A-AAT
To Check the Manual Transaxle To Check the Manual TransaxleTo Check the Manual Transaxle To Check the Manual Transaxle
To Check the Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Fluid LevelFluid Level Fluid Level
Fluid Level
SSA6100B
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.
G110A01EDrain plugFiller plug
G110A01A-AATCHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUIDCHECKING 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.
G110B04A-AAT
Recommended Fluid Recommended FluidRecommended Fluid Recommended Fluid
Recommended FluidYour Hyundai automatic transaxle is specially
designed to operate with HYUNDAI GENUINE
ATF, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III.
Damage caused by a nonspecified fluid is not
covered by your new vehicle limited warranty.
G110C01E-AAT
Transaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid CapacityTransaxle Fluid Capacity Transaxle Fluid Capacity
Transaxle Fluid CapacityThe fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is
8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters).
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:The transaxle fluid level should be checked The transaxle fluid level should be checkedThe 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. Exer- tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer- tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exer-
cise great care not to burn yourself during cise great care not to burn yourself duringcise great care not to burn yourself during cise great care not to burn yourself during
cise great care not to burn yourself during
this procedure. this procedure.this procedure. this procedure.
this procedure.

Seoul Korea
Printing: JAN. 24, 2003
Publication No.: A2DO-EU31P
Printed in Korea
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION FUEL:
UNLEADED gasoline only
Pump Octane Rating of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Original, US.gal (Imp.gal., liter) 14.5 (12, 55)
TIRE PRESSURE:
See the label on the driver side center pillar outer panel.
OTHER TIRE INFORMATION:
See pages 8-1 through 8-4
HOOD RELEASE:
Pull handle under left side of dash.
ENGINE OIL:
For other viscosity recommendations, see page 6-3.
MANUAL TRANSAXLE:
HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) Oil level
should be up to filler-bolt hole in housing beside differential.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE:
Apply the parking brake, with the engine running, shift the selector
lever through all ranges and return to "N" (Neutral) position. Then
check the level of fluid on the dipstick. Use only HYUNDAI GENU-
INE ATF available at your dealer, DIAMOND ATF SP-III or SK ATF
SP-III.
QUICK INDEX
o Car will not start ........................................................................ 3-1
o Flat tire ...................................................................................... 3-3
o Warning light/chime comes on ...................................... 1-30 ~ 1-32
o Engine overheats ....................................................................... 3-2
o Towing of your vehicle .............................................................. 3-7
o Starting the engine ..................................................................... 2-3
o Driving tips for first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) ............................ 1-1
o Scheduled maintenance ............................................................. 5-3
o Reporting safety defects ............................................................ 8-6
2.0 L
SH, SG or SG/CD multigrade and fuel efficient
oil. Use SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 or 10W-50 if
normal temperatures are above -10°F (-23°C).2.0 L SULEV
SH(API) or GF-I(ILSAC) multigrade and fuel
efficient oil. Use SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 if
normal temperatures are above -10°F (-23°C).