Maintenance
7-10
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
4: Rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.
*5: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but periodic inspection is recommended for this mainte- nance schedule depends on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of
power, hard starting problem, etc. replace the fuel filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule a\
nd consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496108120132144156168180
Miles×1,0007.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5105112.5
Km×1,0001224364860728496108120132144156168180
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, No service required
Rear differential oil (AWD) *4III
Transfer case oil (AWD) *4III
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tankIIIIIII
Fuel tank air filter *5IIIIIII
Fuel filter *5IIIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Parking brakeIIIIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Normal Maintenance Schedule (3.8 GDI) (CONT.)
Maintenance
7-12
Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km)in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freez-
ing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in heavy dust condition F - Driving in heavy traffic area
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
Lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball jointIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Rear differential oilREvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, G, H, I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD)REvery 75,000 miles (120,000 km)C, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E
Propeller shaftIEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 monthsC, E
8-8
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
LubricantVolumeClassification
Transfer case oil (AWD)
0.74 US qt. (0.7 l)
HYPOID GEAR OIL API GL-5, SAE 75W/85
(SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 75W/85 or EQUIVALENT)
Rear differential oil (AWD)
0.74 US qt. (0.7 l)
Coolant
9.4 US qt. (8.9 l)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for alu-
minum radiator)
Brake fluid
As required FMVSS116 DOT-4
Fuel18.75 US gal. (71 l)Refer to "Fuel requirements" in the Foreword chapter.
