2008 Hyundai Tiburon Owner's Manual - Page 212

6 DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE 12 CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE FLUID (AUTOMATIC) G110A02E-AAT ! 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. Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. ! WARNING: NOTE: Automatic transaxle fluid is basically red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns darkish red gradually. It is a normal condition and you should not judge the need to replace based upon the changing color. You must replace the automatic transaxle fluid in accordance with intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in section 5. 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. NOTE: It is recommended that the manual transaxle fluid should be checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer. ! CAUTION: Use of aftermarket ATF additives may cause damage to the automatic transaxle. Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the SP III specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co. If you are having your vehicle serviced at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer, verify ATF is used for your vehicle.