Quick Lookups: Fluids

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE, FWDSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Front & Rear A/C 7.40 OZS. 0.21 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil Front A/C 4.23 OZS. 0.12 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front & Rear A/C 1.80 LBS. 0.81 KG R-134a S
Air Cond Refrigerant Front A/C 1.35 LBS. 0.61 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 8.24 QTS. 7.79 L MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co., S
Brake Fluid 0.80 QTS. 0.75 L FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid As required. S
Engine Coolant 9.60 QTS. 9.08 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and distilled water The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 6.02 QTS. 5.69 L API - SM/ILSAC GF-4, SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4). S
Fuel Tank 18.95 GALS. 71.73 L S
Transfer Case Fluid 0.72 QTS. 0.68 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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