Jack the front wheels up, use axle stands to support the weight, Remove the transmission drain plug, drain the old fluid. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2010 Hyundai Elantra. Similar to a manual trans. If your car has electrically assisted power steering, there is no fluid to service. Modern car engines, as well as modern lubricants, have evolved to the point where extended beyond 5,000km oil change intervals are possible.
Still trying to find the solution. Hear from other customers via the 7,538 reviews on parts for your Hyundai Accent. Move the selector lever sequentially to every position. Hyundai has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owner's manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled Fluid Capacities. This service can help extend the life of steering components like the rack and pump. All vehicles in Canada should follow a severe maintenance schedule. Posted on Jun 26, 2009 Hi , I have a 2002 Hundai Accent and I am have problems with the transmission can you help? There is a limit however, and, in our opinion, no car should go anywhere near 30,000km without a service.
Some of our top Automatic Transmission Fluid product brands are , and. Also check for broken wires in the trunk area. Normal driving conditions are considered those in which a vehicle is driven regularly for extended periods of time, such as highway driving, mild weather. On the one side, you have car manufacturers which will try to convince you that their modern cars can easily go 10,000, 20,000, even 30,000km in some instances between oil and filter changes. We recommend a fluid change every 50,000km.
If for example if about a small amount fluid comes out that means you transmission fluid is good. Being a 2013 im assuming its under warrenty, try to keep it that way. Some are so complicated ahem, technologically advanced and so ridiculously expensive that servicing them has become tricky business. This information is simply based on what works for many professionals and car owners. You go back to the dealer, they don't try to hear what you're saying. For cars which use synthetic oil, a change interval of 8,000-10,000km is usually fine for most cars in normal driving conditions, and 7,000-8,000km for severe driving conditions.
The reason they do this is to keep owners from overfilling the trans, very common problem and can ruin the transmission. For cars which use synthetic oil, manufacturers typically recommend a change interval which is generally longer than that of conventional oil, sometimes upwards of 30,000km. I took it to a local garage and they added 1 liter. The risks and potential costs of servicing automatic transmissions has gotten to the point where, in our opinion, it should only be done by dealers or independents who specialize in the particular vehicle. Take it for a short drive and then look to see if you are leaking around the seal. Low fluid level can cause a variety of abnormal conditions because it allows the pump to take in air along with fluid. Note that this is a mileage-based change interval, not time-based.
I haven't had the car but 30 days and I've driven it enough to know something is wrong. They are essentially just a manual transmission with two computer controlled clutches, which means they should be serviced like a manual transmission. This could be an acceptable interval under normal driving conditions, however, as mentioned before, we Canadians must follow the severe maintenance schedule, which means that the interval should be 5,000-6,000km. When the transaxle has too much fluid, gears churn up foam and cause the same conditions which occur with low fluid level, resulting in accelerated deterioration of automatic transaxle fluid. Clean off the old transmission cover gasket material from the transmission and the cover.
Be sure to examine the fluid on the dipstick closely. By Shari Prymak As far as maintenance is concerned, fluid changes are probably one of the most debated areas. It should have a yellow handle. Also rechck the fluid level and top up if necessary. Posted on Oct 31, 2010. In our opinion, an automatic transmission fluid and filter change should be performed every 80,000 -100,000km. There is no dip stick and the capacity of the system is 7.
Still trying to find the solution. When adding transmission fluid to your Elantra, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. Your car must be level when the fluid is checked and we therefore recommend having a mechanic with a hydraulic lift or underground bay check your transmission fluid. Remember, fluid changes are one of the more variable and debatable areas of car maintenance. In either case, air bubbles can cause overheating, and fluid oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch, and servo operation.
Some cars have very sensitive systems and the risks and costs are too great, in our opinion, to risk using department store brand coolant for a cooling system flush. The only true way to determine the right oil change interval for any given car is regular oil analysis. Improper filling can also raise fluid level too high. Advance Auto Parts has 4 different Automatic Transmission Fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. I then took it to the dealer and they added almost 4 liters. It is typically separate from the tail lights.