How to check the transmission fluid in a Hyundai Santa Fe?
Transmission Fluid Level Check Hyundai Santa Fe (2001-2006) 1. Getting Started – Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood – How to pop the hood and prop it open 3. Remove Dipstick – Access point for transmission fluid 4. Check Level – Insert dipstick and pull it out to determine level 5.
Where is the transmission dipstick on a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The engine in your 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Santa Fe and how to check the transmission fluid level.
How much fluid is in a Hyundai transaxle?
If you are having your vehicle serviced at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer, verify that the correct ATF is used for your vehicle. The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is 8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters). WARNING: The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
How can I tell if my transmission fluid is still good?
The second way to check your fluid is to use a white paper towel. A fluid that is still in great condition should be pinkish in color while worn out fluids are darker. Extremely worn out fluid tends to smell burnt and is black in color.
How often do you change transmission fluid on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The first and the most reliable method should be to check your Santa Fe owners’ manual. Under normal circumstances, Hyundai recommends changing your fluid after every 50,000 miles or a little over 40 months.
If you are having your vehicle serviced at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer, verify that the correct ATF is used for your vehicle. The fluid capacity of the automatic transaxle is 8.2 U.S. quarts (7.8 liters). WARNING: The transaxle fluid level should be checked when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
The second way to check your fluid is to use a white paper towel. A fluid that is still in great condition should be pinkish in color while worn out fluids are darker. Extremely worn out fluid tends to smell burnt and is black in color.
When to check transaxle fluid in Hyundai Tucson?
Transaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle should be checked at those intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance schedule in Section 5. NOTE: Automatic transaxle fluid is basically red color. As driving distance increases, the fluid color turns darkish red gradually.