Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Hyundai Genesis 3.8FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 5.40 OZS. | 0.15 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.43 LBS. | 0.64 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.8L Eng | 8.66 QTS. | 8.19 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid 9638, NWS 9638 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | 0.70 QTS. | 0.66 L | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 1.48 QTS. | 1.4 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 3.8L Eng | 8.88 QTS. | 8.4 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.8L Eng | Drain and Refill | 5.49 QTS. | 5.19 L | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4). | S |
| Fuel Tank | 3.8L Eng | 19.28 GALS. | 72.98 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | w/EHPS | 0.95 QTS. | 0.89 L | Pentosin CHF 202 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | w/o EHPS | 0.95 QTS. | 0.89 L | Power Steering Fluid Type 4 Fluid | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary. | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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