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2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base, Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Base, AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.35 LBS. | 0.61 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 8.90 QTS. | 8.42 L | HYUNDAI Automatic Transmission Fluid DIAMOND SP III or SK Automatic Transmission Fluid SP III | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Clutch Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 1.16 QTS. | 1.09 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.4L Eng | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.54 QTS. | 4.29 L | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.23 QTS. | 4 L | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.00 GALS. | 71.92 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.43 QTS. | 2.29 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 2.4L Eng | 0.95 QTS. | 0.89 L | Power Steering Fluid Type 3 Fluid | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.84 QTS. | 0.79 L | API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90 | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary. | S | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.