Service Information (SI)

Model SEE BELOW Issue No. HSE16-52-P020-PA

Group AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (52) Issue Date JAN. 29, 2016

Type SERVICE TIP Area SEE BELOW

Subject :
[SERVICE TIP] ATF SPECIFICATION AND ATF LEVEL CHECK (A4*F/A5*F/F4**/FRA/A6*F/F21-450)

1. DESCRIPTION

This bulletin provides information on the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) specification and how to check the
ATF level for the FF (Front engine Front drive) A/T types.

2. EFFECTIVE VEHICLE INFORMATION

● Model: Santa Fe (CM), Veracruz/ix55 (EN), Veloster (FS), Elantra (XD/HD/MD), Grandeur/Azera (TG/HG),
Accent (LC/MC/RB), Tucson (LM), Centennial (LZ), Atoz (MXi), Sonata (NF/YF), i10 (PA), i20 (PB),
H-1 truck (SR) and Getz (TB) vehicles equipped with FF A/T types
● Area: North America, South America, Central America, West Europe, East Europe, Middle East,
Pacific, Asia, Africa and China

3. ATF SPECIFICATION

ATF check/change interval

Applicable ATF change
A/T type ATF specification ATF P/No.
vehicle ATF check Normal Severe For
condition condition business

TB, MC,
A4AF/A4BF/ XD, PB,
A4CF/A5CF/ HD, SR, - Diamond ATF SP-Ⅲ
F4EK PA, LC, - SK ATF SP-Ⅲ
RB 0450000100(1ℓ)
- Michang ATF SP-Ⅲ 0450000400(4ℓ) Every 4 year/
NF, TG, - Hyundai genuine 60000km
F4A4/F4A5 - Australia, China and
LZ F/L, ATF SP-Ⅲ other areas except
A5GF/A5HF
NF F/L, North America and
CM No ATF Europe:
FRA MXi ESSO JWS 3314 0450000130(1ℓ) change is Every 100000km
required - North America:
- Michang ATF SP-Ⅳ Every 60000 miles
- Europe:
CM F/L, YF, - SK ATF SP-Ⅳ Every 90000km
A6GF/ HG, LM,
A6MF/ - NOCA ATF SP-Ⅳ 0450000115(1ℓ)
TG, MD, No ATF check
A6LF - Hyundai genuine is required
RB, FS
ATF SP-Ⅳ

F21-450 EN JWS 3309 (3317) 0450000170(1ℓ)

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4. ATF LEVEL CHECK

4-1. A4AF/A4BF/A4CF/A5CF/F4EK/F4A4/F4A5/A5GF/A5HF/FRA

1) Place the shift lever in ‘N’ position and then confirm that the engine is running at normal idle speed and
parking brake is applied.

2) After the A/T is warmed up sufficiently [ATF temperature: 70~80°C (158~176°F)], for example by 10 minutes
usual driving, move the shift lever to all positions and then place it in ‘N (Or park)’ position.

3) Confirm that the ATF level is in “HOT” range on the ATF level gauge. If the ATF is insufficient, add the specified
ATF through the ATF filling port. But if the ATF is excessive, drain it through the ATF drain port.

NOTE
The difference of ATF volume between the upper and lower limit lines of ‘HOT’ range is as below.

- A4CF: About 300cc

- A4AF, A4BF: About 500cc
- F4A4/F4A5/A5GF/A5HF: About 650cc
- FRA: About 180cc

4) If the ATF level is checked in cold condition [ATF temperature: 20~30°C (68~86°F)], add the ATF to ‘C (COLD)’
line and then recheck the ATF level according to the step 2).

5) For reference, the graphs for relation of ATF level to ATF temperature in oil pan are as below.

※ Vertical line: ATF level, Horizontal line: ATF temperature in oil pan

4-2. A6GF/A6MF/A6LF

1) Add 700cc of ATF SP-IV through the ATF filling port.

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2) Start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not step on the brake and accelerator simultaneously when raising the ATF temperature.

3) Confirm that the Oil Temperature Sensor (OTS) of A/T is between 50 ~ 60°C (122 ~ 140°F) using the GDS.

4) Move the shift lever in the order of ‘P→R→N→D→N→R→P’, keeping each shift position for more than 2 seconds.

5) Repeat the step 4) 2 times.

6) Lift a vehicle and then remove the ATF level plug on the lower side of A/T valve body cover.
At this time, the vehicle must be at a level state.

7) If the ATF flows out in a thin stream, the ATF level is correct. Finish the service procedure and then
retighten the ATF level plug.

※ ATF level check (excess or shortage) method

- Excess: When the dropped ATF volume exceeds 900cc for 2 minutes at ATF temperature 50 ~ 60°C
(122 ~ 140°F).
- Shortage: No ATF drain.

NOTE
- Replace the gasket of an ATF level plug with a new one.
- Tightening torque for ATF level plug: 34.3~44.1 N.m (3.5~4.5 kgf.m, 25.3~32.5 lb.ft)

8) Lower the vehicle and then tighten the eyebolt.

9) When changing the ATF totally,

① Remove the drain plug and then reinstall it after draining all the existing ATF.
② Fill 5L of ATF and then check the ATF level according to the above ATF level check procedure.

NOTE
- Replace the gasket (P/No: 4532339000) of an ATF drain plug with a new one.
- Tightening torque for ATF drain plug: 38.3~48.1 N.m (3.9~4.9 kgf.m, 28.2~35.4 lb.ft)

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 1. ATF filling plug, 2. ATF level plug, 3. ATF drain plug

CAUTION
When adding the ATF using a ATF funnel, there is no limitation for
ATF funnel capacity (A) but if the inner diameter (B) of the ATF
funnel injection tube is large, ATF may be able to overflow A
during the ATF addition. Therefore, it is recommended to use the
ATF funnel whose inner diameter of the tube does not exceed Φ5.

4-3. F21-450

<ATF level check>

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 1) Remove the plug 1 (C) on the upper side of an A/T
and then add 400cc of ATF.
C
2) Start the engine.

3) Move the shift lever from "P" to "D", then from "D"
to "P", keeping each shift position for more than
2 seconds with foot braking.

4) Repeat the step 3) 2 times.

5) Remove the plug 2 (D) on the bottom of an A/T.

If the ATF flows out in a thin stream, confirm that the
ATF temperature is between 50~60℃ (122 ~ 140°F)
at engine idling and on CAN signal and then
reinstall the plug 2.
D
D-1
NOTE
D-1: Used to drain ATF
D-2
D-2: Used to adjust ATF level

6) If the dropped ATF volume is within the range in the graph below, the ATF level is correct.

<ATF level adjustment>

1) Park a vehicle on a level ground and then lock the tires.

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2) Place the shift lever in ‘P’ position.

3) Remove the plug 1 on the upper side of an A/T.

4) If ATF does not drop through the plug 2 after removing it, add ATF through the plug 1 until the ATF flows out
of the plug 2.

5) Install the plug 2 and then add 500cc of ATF additionally.

6) Tighten the plug 2 [Tightening torque: 5.9~8.8 N.m (0.6~0.9 kgf.m, 4.3~6.5 lb.ft)].

7) Start the engine.

8) Move the shift lever from "P" to "D", then from "D" to "P", keeping each shift position for more than 2 seconds
with foot braking.

9) Repeat the step 8) 2 times.

10) Remove the plug 2. If ATF flows in a thin stream, confirm that the ATF temperature is between 50 ~ 60°C (122 ~
140°F) at engine idling and on CAN signal and then reinstall the plug 2. If fails, stop the engine and then restart
the ATF level adjustment from step 5).

11) Replace the O-ring of removed plug 2 with a new one.

NOTE
- Replace the O-ring of removed plug 1/2 with a new one.
- Tightening torque for plug 1: 23.5~54.9 N.m (2.4~5.6 kgf.m, 17.4~40.5 lb.ft)
- Tightening torque for plug 2: 5.9~8.8 N.m (0.6~0.9 kgf.m, 4.3~6.5 lb.ft)

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