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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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