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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 11 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM - A6MF2)REPAIR PROCEDURESAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDREPLACEMENT
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't be replaced. But, if the vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles for severe usage.
Severe usage is defined as
Severe usage is defined as
- Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc)
- Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
- Repetition of short distance driving
- More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (89.6°F).
- Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Drain plug tightening torque:
34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft)
CAUTION: The gasket of the drain plug use new one. - Fill the oil about 5 liters.
- Check the oil level. (Refer to the OIL LEVEL CHECK procedure.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.