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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSFLUIDS
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION 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 | 1.35 LBS. | 0.61 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.5L Eng | 8.24 QTS. | 7.79 L | MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co., | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | 0.85 QTS. | 0.8 L | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD | Rear | 0.74 QTS. | 0.7 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | 9.09 QTS. | 8.6 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and distilled water | The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.5L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.49 QTS. | 5.19 L | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use SAE 5W-20. SAE10W-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). Hyundai recommends Quaker State. | S |
| Fuel Tank | 17.96 GALS. | 67.98 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.90 QTS. | 1.79 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85 | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.06 QTS. | 1 L | Power Steering Fluid Type 3 | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 3.5L Eng | 0.74 QTS. | 0.7 L | Hypoid Gear Oil, API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent) | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.