Recommended Lubricants and Fluid Capacities

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Vehicle Components Recommended Specifications Note
Engine Oil (Engine) API Classification SE or higher For more detailed information on oil, refer to the SAE viscosity grade selection section
Manual Transaxle Genuine HYUNDAI GL-4 Transmission Oil, API classification SAE Viscosity Grade:

SAE 75W/90

Automatic Transaxle Genuine HYUNDAI ATF SP-II M Automatic Transmission Fluid -
Brake System DOT-3 or DOT-4 -
Cooling System High-quality ethylene glycol-based antifreeze Antifreeze concentration 40% (Tropical climate regions) Antifreeze concentration 50% (Except tropical climate regions)
Power Steering PSF-3 Power Steering Fluid -
Shift lever linkage, parking brake cable mechanism, hood latch and hood hinges, door locks, seat adjuster mechanism, trunk lid latch, door hinges, trunk lid hinges. NLGI #2 All-Purpose Grease -

FLUID CAPACITIES

Description Filling Capacity
1.6L I4 Engine 1.8L/2.0L I4 Engines
Engine Oil (Engine) Oil Pan Oil Filter Total 3.0 liters 0.3 liters 3.3 liters 3.7 liters 0.3 liters 4.0 liters
Cooling System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Power Steering 5.5 liters 2.15 liters 6.7 liters 0.75 – 0.8 liters 6.0 liters 2.15 liters 7.8 liters 0.75 – 0.8 liters

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