2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 146

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE G100A04A-AAT G100B02A-AAT G110A01A-AAT CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE OIL (MANUAL) To Check the Manual Transaxle Fluid Level CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (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 Your 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 Filler plug Drain plug G110A01E SSA6100B Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. 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 counterclockwise 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. Transaxle Fluid Capacity The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is 8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters). Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/90 (API GL-4) or equivalent in the manual transaxle. WARNING: The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at normal operating temperature. This means that the engine, radiator, exhaust system etc., are very hot. Exercise great care not to burn yourself during this procedure. Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.27 U.S. quarts (2.15 liters). WARNING: It is always better to check the transaxle oil level when the engine is cool or cold. If the engine is hot, you should exercise great caution to avoid burning yourself on hot engine or exhaust parts. 6-10