2018 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Fluid Change - 3X Drain & Fill with Amsoil ATF (6Th Gen Elantras)
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- 2018 Hyundai Elantra Transmission Fluid change. It is the same for 2017, 2018 and 2019 Elantra models with an automatic transmission.
Some tools used are:-
1. Crush Washer - www.hyundaipartsdeal.com/genu...
Part Number - 45323-39000
2. Filing Set - I got the filing set from Home Depot (Husky tools are awesome value) - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Ste...
3. Torque Wrench I used -
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Excellent edited. Very clear. One of the best videos on TH-cam .
Thank you my friend. Appreciate the feedback :)
This is an incredibly well done instructional video. Very thorough and well edited. I wish they were all like yours. Now...off to do this procedure on my '17. THANK YOU!
Thanks for your comment Chris. Means a lot. Good luck with your fluid change. Let me know how it went :)
Totally 👍👍agree thank you sir
Truly. Comment how did it go..
I felt the same way
I can't believe I shared this video to my friends but didn't have u subscribed. 😔 I just subscribed right now. Thank you again for the wonderful video. I showed this video to few of my friends who have a same car and they are surprised how easy it is to replace the fluid. Because of how people say transmission is "sealed" and that u gotta take it to the good mechanic or a dealer. I show this video and they are surprised how easily u do it and I even let them use my extension socket and they were able to do it. I will keep sharing this video.
Thank you for the support. Appreciate it. :)
This video was very helpful. I just drained & filled my 2018 Elantra. It has 100k+ miles, but I decided to do it anyway. I opted for the Valvoline MaxLife ATF, and so far so good. My transmission was always smooth, but if it's possible, it's even smoother now.
With regard to the fill plug, I decided to file a notch in it like in this video, however I only needed to file a very small piece in order to get it out. It was very close to coming out without any filing. So if you're watching this video and you're worried about filing it down, don't be, it only takes a couple minutes. You don't have to take that much off at all.
Thank you so much for posting this video. Oddly, the manual mentions there is no need to change the ATF if driven under normal conditions, and we all know how that goes. I have to say you are very brave for attempting this, and a job well done. Kudos!
Thank you Sonnet. Definitely, there is no such thing as a lifetime fluid. :)
That is a deceitful statement from Hyundai. When the sh!t hits the fan, they will just say "we said under normal conditions" That means you should be driving on glass and the wind is always pushing your back.
Very very well made video. For the fill plug, loosen the two 10 mm bolts of the shifter and slightly turn it, the plug will be free. That worked well for me. I wouldn't worry about the shifter position, just mark where it was and rotate it back to the same spot.
Could you also leave it in neutral with the parking brake on?
This is exactly what works for me.
I was able to easily remove the fill plug on my '17 Elantra 2.0 without filing a clearance cut. The trick was to not just pull straight up but pull it at a slight angle away from the interfering tab. By angling the plug, it looked like there was only a tiny (< 1mm) interference. I did not feel like I was even coming close to damaging the plug and only needed to pull with a slight force. Ambient temp was ~80 deg F, so warmer temps may help here. I tried putting the plug back on and it was much more difficult, so I did cut a very shallow semi circular clearance cut with the plug on the work bench. Only took about 2 minutes to file a ~1mm half moon cut with the plug out. Now it re-installs easily. Thanks for the detailed video and being a pioneer on this procedure.
That's good to know. I tried all angles and it did not budge unfortunately. Maybe its the warmer weather like you said, ha ha. Glad it worked out for you and happy to help. Cheers! :)
@Andy-Auto-Info A few more notes: If it looks like plug has a large interference with the offending tab, keep rotating it slowly in ~10 deg increments and rechecking the interference. You'll see that the interference goes to almost nothing at 2 angular positions of the plug (located 180 deg apart). This is due to the 2 slots cut into the bottom part of the plug (also located 180 deg. apart) The slots allow more "tilt" of the plug when oriented correctly. Hope this makes sense. Note 2: I let my fluid drain for almost 3 hours after warming up the fluid with a 10min drive. I was able to get almost a gallon drained out. (~3.9 quarts) Note 3: I used Valvoline maxlife --I understand your reasons for not, though. So far, shifting is smooth as silk.
@@cgatito3528 That is good to know. Cheers!! :)
Brilliant instructional video. Best I've seen. Bright, detailed, clean, clear.
I'm going to do this procedure this weekend. I'm going to loosen the vent plug but I'm not going to file and remove it. I'm going to refill the fluid in the fill hole where you checked the level, using a hose.
you did an amazing job explaining and showing everything
Thanks James.
You can move the shift bar out of the way by accessing the shift/lock/release button inside the car at the shifter, which will alloow you to move the shifter out of park to any other position.
I will try this next time. Thanks. :)
On D, P or neutral?
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That is not what was in the way,
@@andy-auto-info2483 Hi please help me I have drain out old oil around 3.5 quarts and I put 4 quarts new oil. It will have any issues after putting extra oil. How will know the 4 quarts is fine? Or I have to drain .5 quarts please suggest
Thank you for posting this video. I used it as a guide to drain and fill my own 2018 Hyundai Elantra. For those who are looking to change out their ATF, here are some additional comments & observations:
1. @ 0:28 popping the 2 rivets and removing the manifold makes it very easy to remove the air filter box.
2. @3:00 Shift the car to Neutral or Drive to rotate the lever plate if needed
3. @03:22- Another option is to Remove the two bolts that secure the shift mounting plate (the plate that interferes with the fill plug). Rotate the plate clockwise about 10 and the fill plug will come right out (after using a socket extension to loosen it). Obviously, don't forget to re-center the plate, then re-install and tighten the two bolts after the fill plug has been re-installed.
4. Use a 24mm socket to loosen and remove the drain plug
5. I used Valvoline Max Life ATF - I checked with Valvoline directly and they said it meets Hyundai SP4 ATF specs.
6. I bought the crush washer from a Hyundai dealer parts counter - About $3 each (PN 45323-39000). Looks like 18mm ID, 24 mm OD. Buy 2 so you'll have one for the next fluid change.
7. My ATF was pretty close to black after 50,300 miles. The maintenance manual calls out ATF replacement at 60K miles.
8. I tightened the drain plug to 30 ft-lbs with a torque wrench. I contacted the Hyundai dealer about the torque spec and they told me they did not know...which means they didn't want to tell me. SMH :(
9. I drained out 3.25 quarts so I added back 3.25 quarts
10. The car runs better and I'll drive it for a bit before repeating this exercise.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am glad it worked out for you. Cheers! 😊
Your diligence is commendable and you're doing what 99% of vehicle owners don't do, but 3x after just 30k miles is a little overkill. Every 30k miles is fine.
Thanks Mitch. I understand its overkill. I did it to replace most of the old fluid with new fluid. Infact, with the lab results, I found that mixing does not do any harm to the transmission fluid. So 2X would have been just fine :)
You can read my pinned comment. I have more information there. Thanks :)
Thank you for that excellent video. Best one out for that job. Will do it exactly like you did.
Thank you Gerald! Appreciate it.
Very thorough explanation of ever step. Good video for beginners.
Thank you. That was my intention. 😊
Best Video that I Have seen so Far. Very Nice 👍 👌 😉 😌 😁
Thanks for the appreciation Jorge. I'm glad to hear that. 😊👍
I got lucky I guess I wiggled my bolt and it came right out with no filing needed. I ended up using Valvoline ATF it’s SP-IV. Seems to run smoother I’ll know after 2nd and 3rd time. Thank you so much for your video.
That is wonderful. Did you do the 2nd and 3rd time? How was your experience?
How has your experience been with the valvoline?
Very good video, keep up the good work friend
Thanks Mikey, appreciate your comment.
Great video!!
very good video deserves more credit I will tackle the hyundai know!.
Thank you for the comment! :)
Amazing video , thanks so much for the detailed and easy to follow steps!! About to pull the trigger on a 17 elantra with 61k miles so I’m looking to do an ATF change asap . Will definitely be referencing this video and your pinned updated comment. Thank you!!
EDIT: when checking the ATF level, you mentioned the temp needs to be 120-140°; that’s from the reading on the temperature gauge inside the car?
Also, do you remember where you got the filing tool for the fill plug? I know I can refill through the level check hole, but one of the steps to checking the fluid level is to remove the plug so I’ll have to do it anyway.
Hi Malik, Thank you for your appreciation. Means a lot.
Checking the temperature of the fluid cannot be done using the gauge inside because you cannot tell. To do so, use a Infrared temperature gun (20$ in Amazon) and measure the temperature of the drain bolt when the car is at level and running, gear in P. When the temperature of drain bolt hits 120 F, you can be sure that the temperature inside the transmission and the fluid temperature will be between 120 and 130 F. At this point, remove the check plug and let the excess fluid come out. When you see a small steady stream, close the check plug and you are set! :)
I feel re-filling via check plug might make it messy. And you may need a special plug to insert inside the hole. Just FYI :)
I got the filing set from Home Depot (Husky tools are awesome value) - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Steel-Precision-File-Set-with-Storage-Case-6-Piece-707476H/207112197?cm_mmc=ecc-_-
All the best! Let me know how it goes :)
I did not have to file mine. Keep turning while pulling upwards slowly
@@thecentralman Right. Don't file nothing. It's a new car, there is no reason to go modifying stuff to achieve this procedure. I've seen this fill plug removed quite easily with no filling . Other then that, Get the car Level to begin with or don;t do the work, thats just asking for trouble. Level.
Very helpful and thoughtful presentation. For some of us who are hearing impaired, subtitles would be helpful. Thank you!
Hi Robert,
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. I'll definitely look into adding subtitles and update the video soon. :)
For the filling cap you can easily put the gear shifter on D by realesing gear shifter
Hi Ali,
I tried that.
The shift selector was not in the way. There is another hexagon looking bolt under the selector which was coming in the way of fill plug. So irrespective of what gear you are on, the hexagon bolt does not change its position. Hope that makes sense :)
Hi please help me I have drain out old oil around 3.5 quarts and I put 4 quarts new oil. It will have any issues after putting extra oil. How will know the 4 quarts is fine?
I flushed out 4.75 quarts out on my 2017 Elantra. I started it with drain plug off. And ran it though gears quickly then shut off. Did you change the Filter yet. Is it under the pan-- easy access. Nice video. Thank you.
Hello, do I drain the fluid first and then fill it up while it’s running or just fill up from the start?
How many miles should i drive in between drains? Always 200?
Excellent video. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Thank You for this detailed video. Would this process also apply to a 2017 Sonata?
You're welcome.
Definitely it would. Just make sure the quantity of fluid that will be used to replace. It definitely will be more.
And the fill cap may not require any filing, it may open easily. So please check this first.
Also, if you can see the fill cap, drain bolt and fluid level check plug, then it's the same process :)
Hello @Andy-Auto-info, i have a Hyundai Elantra 2015 MD with the same looking gearbox, can i do the same procedure ?
Another question please, do i need to put new fluid after the first and the second change or reuse the same as the first change ?
@Akram Zairig yes. You can do the same procedure. And you do not need to file the fill port because for 2015 models, it comes out easily. And use fresh fluid all the time. Do not reuse the fluids :)
If you see my video, I used about 9 quarts to do this. I used fresh fluid all the time. Also, see the excel sheet at the end :) let me know if you have any questions.
What did you just take the shifter cable and move it and mark it down so you know where it is and did it that way? Why destroy the bolt? It’s not how you do it.
I couldnt find any socket wrench set in which I will get 10mm 17mm for oil and 24mm for ATF drain all in one set.
The tool kit I used was this - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DP4TQX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is currently unavailable.
But these are good for oil change and other fixes. Comes very handy - Please see my full message.
1. www.amazon.com/dp/B074Z3968Y/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B074Z3968Y&pd_rd_w=RAp6q&pf_rd_p=a64be657-55f3-4b6a-91aa-17a31a8febb4&pd_rd_wg=jf3HF&pf_rd_r=SGY7VB9144SJBXMCZRW4&pd_rd_r=23296c04-2d3a-42e9-ad67-d0da10100f44&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyT1NWQ0VTOUpOU1ZEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEzNDkwMUU0NFkxUDlHQ1pYNCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDkyNjU1MVAzS0tYN05BNEtaOCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
2. www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6RYWW8/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pd_rd_i=B07V6RYWW8&pd_rd_w=3NEQ0&pf_rd_p=a64be657-55f3-4b6a-91aa-17a31a8febb4&pd_rd_wg=Ozd7S&pf_rd_r=M2FE2A9DRFJGD692R3V2&pd_rd_r=9b1914d8-1f54-41fa-957c-59ccac024234&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzME1KSFBRMUhRMDkyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTE1MDMwMUM5NVcwT1VRT0xXOSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzA2MTExMTRJMFRBTUxBWU5QSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Torque Wrench I used -
3. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZVQVSY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For transmission Drain bolt socket - This should attach to Torque Wrench because it is 3/8th Inch drive and also other wrenches from the toolkits 1 and 2 mentioned above.
4. www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Drive-15-16-in-6-Point-SAE-Standard-Socket-H3D6P1516/202913497
Great job on the video, well explained 👍
Thanks Tommy!
Thank you for the detailed video! I'm getting ready to perform this service on my 2017 Elantra and wanted to ask about the ramps you use. I've always used my jack and jack stands when doing oil changes but am thinking of investing in some ramps to make things a bit easier and allow me to keep the vehicle better leveled. I've browsed a bit on amazon but would appreciate your recommendation. Thanks again!
Thank you for the feedback.
I used Rhino Ramps. This one costed me $30, its a good one.
@@andy-auto-info2483 I just completed this service the past weekend. I performed two drains/fill. My Elantra has over 105k miles, about over 75% of those are highway miles I would approximate. No issues so far even after performing the service well past the suggested mileage. Thank you again for the detailed video. I wanted to provide my experience with the fill plug for anyone who comes across this video later and looks at the comments like I did. I was able to remove the plug relatively easy by loosening it first and then keeping my extension in and pulling back on the plug with a little force, not much but this was enough to remove the plug without having to file anything down.
@@Finite121 that's good to know. I'm glad this has helped you DIY successfully :)
I have a 2017 Santa Fe sport. What do you think?
Would like to see a video on changing the transmission filter, as well.
Any one know what crush washer seal size for 2019 Elantra 2.0, transmission drain plug side
Very well done I like your analysis of everything. Yeah I'm not sure about that viscosity issue. I think there are different s p e c s just for that reason. Thanks for choosing a true chemically engineered synthetic fluid as well. Group 4 and group 5 much better than group 3 hydrocracked petroleum which the courts ruled you can call this synthetic.
Absolutely. Thanks Mike. :)
I was able to remove the plug. takes a little fiddling. I did two drain and fill last November. One about two weeks back and will do one again soon.
I posted my comment on a similar video, so I figured I'd put it here as well:
I just did this at 58k on my 2017 Elantra GT. I don't see much content revolving around the GT, but this and similar videos worked well enough for me, though there are a few differences:
1. I didn't need to remove my splash cover to access the drain bolt, but I did anyway for the sake of doing it the first time. When I started, I realized I could see the drain bolt right away and the cover wasn't in the way. I think next time I will leave the cover on and see how that works for me. Though I'll probably have to take it off to check the level so I may be stuck with removing it, haha.
2. The fill bolt on my GT is the screw-in kind. It tightens all the way down, and I had to unscrew it for a bit to get it out. It's not a half or quarter-turn like on the sedans.
3. I did not have to file down or cut my fill bolt in any way - that part you had trouble with isn't in the way so I had no problems getting it out. :)
4. When I unscrewed my drain bolt, it did not have a crush washer, which I thought was strange. I added a copper washer and torqued to 30lb/ft as suggested.
As I said, I did this at 58k miles. The fluid was pretty dark but not burnt - still a little red/pinkish in tint. I ran out of daylight so I did not get a chance to check the level, but I drained four quarts roundabouts and I put four quarts back in. Tomorrow when I have sunlight I'll add a little more fluid and check the level. Thanks for your clarification on that process, by the way.
Hope this helps any fellow GT owners out there. I'll try to document my experience as well - maybe record something though I never have before. :p After checking the level tomorrow, I'll probably drive around for a couple of hundred miles before a second drain. I used Valvoline Maxlife ATF - it claims to be up to spec and the most important thing for me was getting this fluid changed, so I'm hopeful it'll work just fine, especially after reading that other GT owners use it.
Update: Checked my level at operating temperature and got a small steady stream. :) Woo!
Hi Denise, thank you for the wonderful input. I'm sure it will help GT owners.
Yes, the methodology of drain and fill is similar but the design of splash covers and location of transmission could be different. For Elantra non GT models, we have to remove the splash covers like how I did.
Thank you once again! :)
I used the check plug above the drain plug. Not necessary to remove the air box. And not necessary to modify anything
Yes. You can pump fluid into the check plug. I have already included that procedure in my pinned comment. :)
Good video bro
Thank you! Appreciate the feedback! :)
Thanks for the video can you do a video on the proper way to jack up this Elantra safely using jack and jack stands. Lift points thanks
Thank you. Sure, I'll do that next time when I take this video. For now, there is a pause from my side in making videos. :) I'll definitely be doing a transmission fluid change at 60k miles.
Hey Andy, I'm proceeding to replace for 1st time the transmission fluid and I'm reading on the manual of my 2017 Elantra limited engine 2.0 that the transmission requires 7.08 US qts is this a bigger transmission (more than double US qts)?
Not all of the oil will come out when you drain it. There is more oil trapped in the transmission. so just measure the oil that comes out, and replace what's needed just like he did in the video.
awesone well done
Thanks Al. Appreciate the comment :)
Where do you get the crush washers?
Good video! However I do not understand why you have not changed the transmission filter?
Thank you. But the new Generation Hyundai models does not need a transmission filter change. There is a transmission filter but that is somewhere inside the transmission and is very hard to access. Even the dealers do not change it. :)
Thanks for the video! What car is under the cover next to you? Looks like a really old hub cap...
I am not sure which car that is. The tire is completely worn but the paint if the car is still good. :)
I recently had a drain and fill done on my 2006 Elantra which calls for SP-III. They said they used an after market SP-IV which they use with no issues. Is that ok or should I do another drain and fill with the Hyundai SP-III?
I would check with your nearest dealer to see what they say. It does not look like Sp4 is compatible with Sp3 because the viscosity of tbe fluids is different. I'd check with authorized dealer and then do a drain and fill with the correct fluid.
Sorry for noob question. When you drain/add transmission fluid the car supposed to be leveled, correct? So, suppose I put Elantra on 4 jack stands and engage parking brake when I’m doing this procedure.
Would it be safe to start the car, go through gears while car is off the ground??
It definitely would be safe. Just don't hit the accelerator. Also, use brakes and leave the hand brakes on at all times. :)
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Thank you!
Take off the 2 size 10 mm bolts on the throttle body and you can shift it over to get the fill plug out. With having to file it.
Do you think maybe if the transmission gear selector was in neutral that the top plug would be easier to remove?
I tried this. It did not work. Also, it is not the shift selector coming in the way. It is the thick hexagonal bolt under the shift selector coming in the way. Hope that helps.
Hyundai Elantra 2019 DOHC SEL engine 2.0
Which type of transmission fluid is won't ?
How much liter s and quarters ?
Please Clarification on the subject ?
Thanks
Hi Hersh,
It should be the same type SP-IV. Check your owner's manual, you will find the info as well.
For a drain and fill, it would be around 2.8-3.2 quarts per drain. The total capacity of the transmission should be 7.1 quarts. I don't think its changed for the 2019 model, you can check owners manual to confirm.
Please watch the entire video, you will definitely understand the process. Cheers :)
Sir if you went in the car place the parking brake on ,, make sure that you block the rear tires then place the transmission shifter into Drive engine off”” then would be able to remove the transmission filler plug without filling it out
Well done
Thank you Gerard! Appreciate it 😊
Ok..I see the shift selector arm on the trans is blocking the fill plug..Safety block the tires/Shift lock release to move shifter from P to N or other to clear access fill plug..
I changed my fluid last week, no problems other than I didn't have the right size crush washer. And for some reason, I didn't measure the old one before I reinstalled it. Do you have the size of that washer? I'm guessing it's around 24 mm. The Hyundai part number is 21513-11000 but doesn't give the size. Don't feel like paying $10 for one, shipped from Hyundai. I used Aisin SP4 fluid from Rock Auto.
How has the aisin sp4 help up?
hello the computer needs to be reset after the change! or if I roll the car how many miles should my car go to reset! or should I disconnect the battery and reset?
Hi Wilmer, you do not need to do any of that!
Usually the transmission gets adjusted to the fluid change pretty quickly. Not sure how many miles, but few hundred miles I'd say. I did not do anything as such and it runs great :)
Im wondering if shifting the trans into a different gear other than park would have made room for the fill plug to come out?
Hi Patrick, good question.
The shift selector was not in the way. There is another hexagon looking bolt under the selector which was coming in the way of fill plug. So irrespective of what gear you are on, the hexagon bolt does not change its position. Hope that makes sense :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 Yes some one higher up in comments said you can put shifter in a different gear, Neutral or somewhere to move the x piece glad I saw it. Mine trans fluid is ready to change.
@@stockman1963 that's good to know.
In my case, the shift selector was not in the way. It was the hexagon looking bolt that was in the way. So it did not matter if I changed gears, it still did not move and blocked the fill plug.
This is exactly i was looking for! Thanks for the detail.
Does this voild the warranty by any chance?
Thank you so much. Using aftermarket fluids should not void the warranty. There are laws that protect you from voiding the warranty. But then again, its a whole other topic for debate. :)
If you use the same specification (ATF SP-IV), then it shouldn't void your warranty.
Does changing the transmission oil from this model and 2018 they use a oil filter?
There is no easy access to the transmission filter. It's placed inside the transmission. Usually, transmission filter is not serviced, it is only replacing the fluids. You can check with your local dealership for more details. :)
hi first of all thanks because video really helpful, i also have a question may you can answer, i have 2018 Elantra Gl Se. i could not find which transmission need. can you help me
Thank you Yasir.
Which country is this in? Is it Canada? Do you have the 6 speed automatic? If so, the car is exactly same as mine, so you should be good :)
@@andy-auto-info2483
Yes I am in Canada
@@yasirchaudhry2266 and if you havd a 6 speed automatic, then it would be the same process. :)
Would you suggest I do this on a 87,000 mile 2017 Elantra? I recently got the car from a dealer and do not know the transmission service history
That's a tricky question. It really depends on how the car was used prior to your purchase. So its hard to tell.
Check with a mechanic to examine the fluid condition. If its not in a really bad condition, you could do a drain and fill. Use O&M fluid.
Did you check fluid level with car running?
Yes, I did. Look at my pinned comment point no 2. You should check the fluid level while the car is running. The gear must be in park and the fluid temperature should be between 120-140 degree F. :)
Thank you
is this a DCT (dual-clutch transmission)? (7 forward+1)?
No, this is not a DCT. It is a regular 6 speed automatic transmission :)
Today I did change my 2017 Hyundai Sonata ATF I drain all the oil it is almost 4qts and then I filled. I didn't open that black socket overflow which is near drain bolt it is ok ?? and while filling it tooks too much time because the air I fill little by little If I do fast oil comes out? What is the reason?
Hi, what fluid did you use? And did you put back the same amount of fluid in?
Maybe the funnel you used was covering the entire fill hole. When this happens, the fluid does not go in easily and bubbles out frequently. It goes in slowly.
For my car, I used a smaller funnel and the fill hole was wide. Hence, it went in easily.
@@andy-auto-info2483 I think so funnel is the problem. When I keep straight and tight it won't goes then I kept loose then little by little it goes. Next time I will get more small. Please share your WhatsApp.
@@andy-auto-info2483 check it out .. it is not in details and lot of steps are missing I will make another video soon for this. Please check it out and let me know anything wrong.
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@@DesiTravelDiaries84 I used a deep funnel from Walmart. No leaks, overflow and done in 2 minutes!
@@thecentralman I also bought from Walmart check it out in my video and let me know you are talking sameone or else. If some other then give me the link I will buy that one.
Andy what size crush washer did you use , what is the part number ?
Hi Geert :) ,
Its the first point in the description. Here it is -
www.hyundaipartsdeal.com/genuine/hyundai-gasket-transaxle-cas~45323-39000.html
Is that not the shift lever that was blocking the drain plug? If so, why not just move the shifter out of the way. Aka put into neutral.. maybe I’m missing something
Shift selector is not the only thing. You see the big hexagon looking bolt that's holding the shift selector? That's blocking the fill port. I did not want to mess with the calibration by turning/moving it :)
How many quarts of amsoil atf do the elantras take if I do a drain and fill?
Hi, you would need about 3 to 3.5 quarts for one drain and fill. Better to have around 4 quarts just in case! :)
I wonder which transmission line going into the transmission is the correct one that I can find a good tool removal area. I like the idea to drain, fill, run the engine while sticking the line into a clear bottle to catch what fluid comes from the torque converter and goes through a radiator tank or cooler, then stop when the bottle holds about a quart, add a new quart to the transmission and repeat the process a few times. A second person is needed to start and stop the engine quickly, even shifting through the gears a bit.
I did this with my Subaru and it was very easy (3 cycles of the process). This way I was sure to get out a good amount of old fluid before resorting to driving again and simply mixing the new with the old. **Anyone have photos of the specific line that goes into the trans after it has performed the cooling cycle and is about to go into the trans functioning process?**
By the way, bluetooth OBD2 readers connect to the OBD2 port and read to phone apps and SOME read the fluid temp. I use a BAFX reader with an app called CAR SCANNER PRO and / or ACTIVEOBD. Both apps work fine but the Car Scanner Pro connects with less effort. ActiveOBD often requires a phone restart, as in power down restart.
How many quarts of oil do you have to pour after emptying it and thanks..
around 3 to 3.5 quarts. You can use the fluid level check plug to determine the level of fluid.
My 18 Elantra is at 77k miles. To my knowledge the trans fluid has never been changed. Would you recommend doing it?
Are you the owner since the beginning? If so, you will know how the car has been used, whether severe conditions or mixed.
There should not be any issues if the fluid is not burnt under severe condition usage. I also suggest to check with your mechanic and maybe examine the fluid condition?
is it okay to send a dipstick down the fill port and permanently mark the cold level ( ullage ) on the dipstick before draining the fluid so as to have a level mark to refill the new fluid to?
I would recommend you do not do that. May not be accurate because of the way the dip stick would go in.
@@andy-auto-info2483 thanks a lot
great video. what difference if any would apply to manual transmission?
For a Manual transmission, the process would be different. Even the fluid will change. Check your owner's manual for the type of fluid that needs to be used.
@@andy-auto-info2483 would the plugs be in the same location? and would I have to file the fill plug?
@@acts2211 I don't think the plugs are in the same place. And filing will not be required for Manual transmissions. Check owners manual as the procedure for Manual transmissions and fluid being used are different. :)
How many quarts did you have to buy? This will be the first time I will be doing this to my 2018 Elantra and would like to know how many quarts I should buy. Great video thanks for the information!!
Thank you! I had bought about 10 Quarts. But if you are using OEM fluid, doing this 2 times should be sufficient at 30k miles. :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 okay thanks, so my car is at almost 60k and I have never done it since owning the vehicle. I bought it at 24k miles, what is the difference between flush and just draining it and replacing it with new oil?
@@andy-auto-info2483 also is there a transmission filter for this vehicle?
@@SXTHGEN I would not recommend a flush. Usually, for Hyundai transmissions, they force the old fluid out and add the new fluid simultaneously. A machine does this. And all the metallic particles are forcefully pushed out and may damage the gears or components inside. You can research more on this online, you'll definitely find lot of articles.
By draining and filling, there is no risk at all. And also you get an opportunity to clean all the break in materials captured by rhe magnet. Doing this 2 or 3 times makes sure you replace most of the old fluid by new. Check out the end of the video for a tiny analysis and check my pinned comment for more info. Thanks :)
@@SXTHGEN also, there is a transmission filter inside and is usually not changed by Hyundai. It is very hard to service that and even the dealers do not do that. Regularly maintaining the fluid and keeping it clean should be enough. :)
is this a CVT transmission ?
Will it be the same process for the manual transmission version?
No, for manual transmission, the process is very different. :)
Is it necessary to use transmission flush before draining?
Not necessary at all. It is needed only if you have not changed the transmission fluid for a very long time. Even if it has many miles, you can just drain and fill 3 times to replace most of the fluid like I did.
But using a flush may not harm anything, but I would not recommend for a modern car. Check with your dealer. Thanks :)
Could you have moved the shift selector in the car which could have moved the bracket out of the way of the fill plug?
You can do that. I did not do it because of calibration concerns if any. Loosening the nut and adjusting the shift selector may have hampered the calibration. So did not want to take risk.
Moreover, the shift selector was not in the way. There is another hexagon looking bolt under the selector which was coming in the way of fill plug. Hope that makes sense :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 no calibration concerns you are not removing the nut you are just moving the shift lever from inside the car to another position to move the finger out of the way.
@@JP-uu2rw I totally get it. I tried that and it did not work. Here's why - The finger of the shift selector is not blocking it. You see the bigger hexagonal bolt below the finger? That's blocking it. And that does not move when you shift. Please see 2:33 and you will see that the finger is not blocking it. :)
I have Hyundai Sonata 2017 I check in owner manual ATM drain or change first time at 60k and then every 30k ?
Hi, Yes manual says at 60k miles. It is okay to do it at 60k miles, but not later than that. And it also depends how the car has been driven. Severe/rash driving conditions may deteriorate the fluid quickly.
Best preventive maintenance plan in my opinion is to drain/fill the fluid 2-3 times at 30k miles - this removes all break-in materials. And thereafter just once every 30k miles. This will make it last 200k miles and beyond!! :)
How many miles does your car have?
@@andy-auto-info2483 71k done and I am not facing any problem. But I checked manual it said 60k that's why I am thinking to do this week.
@@DesiTravelDiaries84 Good. Let me know how it turns out. Looks like you will also upload a video. I will be waiting for that :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 it's look complicated maybe I will go to mechanic. Please suggest me good socket wrench set in which 10mm 17mm and 24mm.
@@andy-auto-info2483 scared to change transmission fluid it's very sensitive. After filling how we know that we did proper filling because there is no dip stick ?
Why you have not replaced tramission filter??
The new Generation Hyundai models with this transmission does not need a transmission filter change. There is a transmission filter but that is somewhere inside the transmission and is very hard to access. Even the dealers do not change it unless there is some major problem and it has to be changed.
Zeroing my mileage meter and filling up right before getting n the highway. I can do 78 mph with three people in the car and AC on and it will read 125 miles later 44 miles per gallon. Actual the best doing that was going in slow and go traffic at 45 to 55 in morning to other side of town and got 55 MPG. What have you gotten. I have 2017 Elantra. Great Video. Thanks.
Wow. See, having clean tranny fluid goes a long way. I have 4 simple questions for you. At how many miles did you change your fluid? Which fluid did you use? Did you do 3x drain and fill? Were you able to remove the fill plug easily? :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 Hi I am waiting for fall to do my Transmission change. I have about 74,000. miles on my Elantra now. 100 + deg out here in Az. I try to change oil right before it gets hot and right after even if there is still mileage left. I have 2017 Elantra., Will let you know which fluids I use. thanks
Question:
I have an issue with Hyundai Genesis, I have 2015 v6 sedan and it hard shifts from 2nd to 3rd and from 4th to 5th when ATF is cold but when it heats up, it's smooth and still notice harsh shfit 4th to 5th and more apparent wje driving uphill. I did 4 drain and fills with OEM ATF SP-IV-RR. Dealership suggested to replace the full transmission assembly. I have done 4 drain and fills of the ATF, I changed all solenoids, changed the wiring harness for the TCM and changed different sensors inside the transmission, no luck!
I suspect a bad TCM or software bug, or a bad Torque Converter. My last resort is a transmission replacement. What are your thoughts please?
Sorry to hear that Husam.
It looks like there is definitely an internal problem with wearing gears or torque converter like you said. I'm saying this because you changed out the fluids and replaced electricals like solonoids.
Did you check with the dealer to reset the transmission software?
Also how many miles do you have now and how often was this maintained?
@@andy-auto-info2483 Thanks for your response. Yes the dealer did reset the adaptive values of the TCM. It still has the hard shift. The car is 170,000 km on it and i am the 1st owner and it is top notch maintained.
@@husamothman1 that's only about 105k miles. Not too much and if you have maintained it well, not sure what may have happened. You did mention its a V6 engine, so a more powerful car. If you have done more city driving (severe conditions) , then it would br harsh on the tranny as well. There are so many factors that affect it.
If you can manage how it is currently, then fine.
Worst case, before you replace the tranny, maybe give Amsoil OE fluid a try? One drain and Fill and maybe check the difference? You never know, it could fix the issue. Let me know what you decide and what the outcome was. :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 Yeah, I am scheduled for a discussion tomorrow with the dealership and I already ordered Valvoline MAXLIFE to give it a try. I have my suspension around a bad logic in the TCM as this seems to be a common issue with multiple cars of the same model. I'll keep you posted.
@@husamothman1 Definitely . Good luck with it. :)
Hello. I have 2020 hyundai elanta. I changed the transmission fluid and I checked the level after two days.
I check the fluid at 150F / 65 C while the engine was turned off. There was about 1/2 to 1 quarts of fluid was spilled. Did I check it in the wrong way? Should I refill the transmission again?
Hi, you may be low in fluid. You have to put the car in level. While the engine is running and at the recommended temperature, you should open the level check plug. When the fluid is at the correct level, you will see a small stream of fluid coming out. At this point, close the plug and you are good. :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 i could not find the proper temperature in the user manual nor online. What would be the approximate proper temperature?
@@oqhr the temperature should be between 120 and 140 deg F. Check my pinned comment. You'll find all the details. :)
The 2020 elantra sold in the United States has a CVT which is a completely different transmission than this one, so things might not line up as in this video.
@@carterdavis2793 you are right ✅. Mine is 6 speed Automatic
I have the 18 Elantra manual transmission. Would it be the same procedure?
Manual transmission is entirely different. So No this process will not work.
Yes. It is different.
Do you run through the gears with the engine on or off?
With the engine on.
please how many cans did you use in total for emptying
Little over 10 quarts for the 3x drain.
why you didnt change the oil filter?
Hi Cesar, the transmission filter is very much inside the transmission and is very difficult to change. Usually it is a mesh/screen type filter and does not need to be changed. As long as we regularly change the transmission fluid and keep it clean, we should be good for a long time :)
Oil change is the same as a full transmission flush?
No oil change is different. In this process shown in the video, I am not using any machine. Flushing will involve a machine being used to force out the fluid while the machine replaces it with new fluid.
Damn, I better do this soon. I got 70k on my '18. Runs great though
Yeah. Better to be safe than sorry!
Hi Sir
I have Hyundai Elantra DOHC SEL 2019 engine 2.0
Which type of ATF needed?
How much liter's of transmission fluid capacity need it?
Thanks
It should be the same type of fluid. The latest one is SP-IVM. Could you check your manual what it says for transmission fluid? If you're draining and filling, you may require upto 4 quarts of oil like seen in the video. Thanks.
@@andy-auto-info2483
Checked Manual
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by HYUNDAI Motor Co.
@@hersh85 perfect. Then SP-IV or SP-IV M would suffice. :)
I’ve been having shifting issues in my 2017 Elantra. 45,000 miles. Dealer did the transmission relearn thing but problems are coming back days later. Is this what I need to do? Dealer is no help
Are you still having shifting issues? Are you the first owner? How have you been driving your car - severe conditions or normal?
Take it back to dealer one more time since it is still under warranty. Make sure they fix it. :)
Andy-Auto-Info yes I’m still having issues! :( I’m the second owner. Was a lease with 30,000. I put about 20,000 miles a year
@@dylanleszek4895 it is still under warranty looks like. Try to get it done from the dealer. They should not charge you a single penny. :)
Did you use ever fuel additive in your car ? Because in the owner manual it is mention that's why I am asking.
Yes, I use Amsoil Performance Improver or Redline fuel system treatment additive once every 7500 miles. I use them for a full tank of gas.
@@andy-auto-info2483 Amsoil it is even not available on Amazon and Walmart ?? Are working with Amsoil?
@@DesiTravelDiaries84 No, you can only buy it online through their official website and through some Amsoil dealers. Check out their website, they have detailed transparent information on every product. No other product gives so much info :)
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And project farm is one of the most genuine guys out there. :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 Got it ... Hyundai recommend Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner 20oz
How often a full flush fluid is recommended ?
You do not need to do a full flush if you drain and fill every 30-40k miles. Just making sure the fluid is clean and rejuvenated is all you need. Also, doing a 3x drain and fill will replace more than 90% of the fluid. :)
Doing a flush when the dealership says will not hurt anything. But flush machines forces all the fluid out while replacing it with new fluid. If there is lot of free floating dirt/debris inside the fluid, that may damage the internal parts of the transmission. It really depends how bad the fluid is for flushing. Hope this helps :)
I looked into the viscosity issue that you mentioned. And unfortunately, since I bought a case of Amsoil Signature Fuel Efficient ATF, the viscosity numbers are worse for the Amsoil. I'm seeing (all at 100C DEG C) Hyundai OEM SP-IV at a viscosity of 5.4, Max Life at 5.9, and Amsoil at a staggering 6.3. Old Hyundai SP-III has a viscosity of about 7.2. The Amsoil Viscosity Index also is poorer than MaxLife, at 159 vs 163. I cannot imagine how going from the much thinner Hyundai fluid to the thicker Amsoil will do anything except reduce MPG, vs improve it. And the Amsoil is waaaaaaaay more expensive. Anyone want to buy what I have left off of me?
I use maxlife atf in my 2010 Elantra that specs sp-iii and I use it in my 2013 Kia Rio that spec sp-IV . Both run great and I’ve done several drain and fills it’s also way cheaper on Amazon ($5.67 a qt) that is sold from the actual valvoline store. Their gallon is same price as Walmart ($17). Amsoil is a waste of money.
I've used valvoline maxlife atf in my 06 Sedona. I'm the original owner and the van has 190k on it and it shifts like new.Drained 4-5 quarts every 30k.
How come when I go to a shop they tell me I need to go to a Hyundai dealer to get the first one done otherwise they wont touch it?
If you DIY, you do not have to go to the shop for a transmission fluid change ever!
Why? Did u just shift the shifter ? Of , doing that.
Hi Elmo, good question.
The shift selector was not in the way. So shifting to a different gear did not help.
There is another hexagon looking bolt under the selector which was coming in the way of fill plug. So irrespective of what gear you are on, the hexagon bolt does not change its position. Hope that makes sense :)
Hi there is no filter in automatic transmission like benz have
There is a transmission filter. Its basically a screen type filter. It is very hard to replace it. But that's not a problem, keeping the transmission fluid as clean as possible by doing regular drain and fills every 30k miles will make it last minimum 200k miles in my book. :)
The filter could be a non servicable one. So don't worry about it :)
Since there is no pan, you can't drop the pan and access the filter like traditional non-modern transmissions. Its somewhere inside and might be difficult to get to it.
Can u fill from the bottom using a pump without having to deal with the fill plug nonsense ?
Yes. You can just fill with a pump into the check plug hole.
Yes, as Phil said, using the check plug, you can pump the fluid back in. Have an extra quart, just incase it gets a little messy. :)
You can re-use the washer many times if you don't tighten it too much and turn it to the other side. I have done it many times in my Elantra 2008 and Kia soul 2012
You can definitely do that if the washer is re-usable. You do get re-usable washers. Generally, crush washers are used for one-time purposes. The thickness in mm is drastically reduced once you tighten it. If used multiple times, there are chances that it may crack and the fluid may start to leak. Especially if you torque the bolt to specs. Feel free to re-use at your risk. There are chances that it will develop crack and leak. We should not ignore cheap insurance. Thanks :)
@@andy-auto-info2483 I repeat it again, I use it many times and the washer is wherever you call use one-time. The problem is you. You don't know how to use the torque specs. all people and mechanics I see on these youtube videos use the max specs, that is not what specs mean. If it says 28 to 35, why the heck you put 35 ft-lb?
@@irisbaez1972 iris..stfu. The man is here teaching.