Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission and Driveline Service

[@johnwilson9502]

Bud, your vids are great. As a 2012 Santa Fe owner, I've watched many of them a handful of times. Very informative and well articulated. I'll be tackling rear diff today - the last fluid needing a change on my car at 180 000km. Huge thanks from South Africa!

[@Badgertronix]

Awesome mate! Glad they come in useful and hope your diff fluid change goes to plan. Cheers!@

[@jeffreycheng5984]

I did my own auto transmission fluid at 29,069 mi. on my 2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited 1.6 T. It shifts better than ever! 🚘

[@crossan008]

This was the video I was looking for! I’ve got a Santa Fe with 40,000 miles on it and figured it was time to change the drivetrain fluids. Cheers for the USA

[@SavNout01]

I made the mistake of NOT changing mine at 60k because Hyundai states it's 'Lifetime ' fluid, and they don't even put a dip stick on em anymore. At 180,000mi I finally changed after started to pick up a 'Shudder' at top end of shift range. So easy to do. Hardest thing is getting the car level (unless you have a lift). I dread messing with tranny fluid. All is fine with mine. But I wish I would have done it 120,000mi ago. Have to admit, Hyundai makes a rock solid tranny. Still runs like a champ with 180k+ on it.

[@lifeofmattmel]

Going to do the atf service soon so this was helpful. I’m one of the unlucky ones who had my transfer case sheer so I’m running FWD only. Not really a problem unless it’s wet and you pump the accelerator. On the plus side my fuel consumption has dropped by around 10-15% as a result. 2013 Santa Fe elite

[@tthrasher34]

This is a great video...... my only recommendation is that most transmissions hold about 7 to 9 liters of fluid with the majority of it being contained in the torque converter. Draining from the drain plug only drains a very small portion of the fluid which is contained in the pan. To completely flush the fluid you would need to get the remainder of the fluid out of the torque converter. This can be done by removing the cooler line (starting the car) and draining about a Qt or liter at a time until new/clean fluid flows from the cooler line. I have seen some people do as you did only they run the car for a few minutes going through the gears and then draining it again several more times until they see clean fluid at the drain port.

[@hajipanoramix7710]

Great video. I noticed Hyundai products, starting from the 2014-2023 Santa FE diesel, 2021-2024 Palisade, the engineering team really likes to place engine parts that will often be opened for replacement or routine maintenance. for example the location of the diesel filter, oil filter. These 2 spare parts will definitely be opened frequently. Unfortunately the engineer put it in a difficult place. Especially for owners who like to handle it themselves at home. Even though Hyundai products are very pleasant to drive

[@pradolover]

Got to this on my Prado this year. Thanks for the guide!

[@Badgertronix]

Thanks for watching!

[@themechanic6117]

Trans fluid is often ignored and even more so for the differential. A customer of mine just paid a shop $2000 to replace the rear differential on his Ford because it has about 300k miles and the fluid was never serviced! Expensive lesson on changing fluids 👍

[@Badgertronix]

This car has already had the transfer case and part of the trans rebuilt so I'm looking after it!

[@robertduklus6555]

@@Badgertronix I remember that video. Do you think that maintenance had anything to do with that failure or its simply poor design/quality of the part.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Johnathan A bit of time and a bit of money is by far the least one can do to save a fortune in future repairs . Well done . Interesting how the fluid brands you have down under are not known up here. Cheers 👍

[@Badgertronix]

Hi Steve. Our next family car will probably be a hybrid so I'm keen to keep this one going for as long as possible! Penrite have been around for 90 years, but I'd never heard of them until I moved here. Cheers buddy

[@yatteyattahpottery]

Thanks for another sharing .I have the same car

[@Badgertronix]

Hope it helps you out!

[@julioorlandofabregaspalenz2066]

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[@trulymeparker]

Silly fill port in the engine bay. I'd fit a metal tube with a screw on the end that you can fit on there then just close the top of the tube with a rubber bung. That will make filling up with a funnel much easier in future

[@Badgertronix]

The fill plug goes through a banjo bolt for what looks like a vent tube so you can't install a permanent solution. A screw in funnel would make changing the fluid much easier though

[@DallasMiratana]

Awesome vid thanks bro

[@TommyG11814]

I sure hope you have the vehicle level before you fill everything. Good video.

[@retiredperson4054]

Great information -- I am wanting to change the trans fluid on my 2019 Elantra SE with the 6 speed automatic that has 55K original miles and as far as I know the fluid has not been changed, but ... OK so there is ACTUALLY TWO (2) Fill plugs that I see people using! One is under the Air Box (after removal) and this plastic plug is actually the "VENT" for the transmission CORRECT? The factory "FILL HOLE" is towards the rear and a metal 24MM plug like the 24MM metal drain plug -- CORRECT? Does the Manufacturer (or dealer) use the VENT PLUG or the METAL FILL PLUG Location to add fluid? That is my question!

[@alanphilp4005]

Hi ,whats the app on your phone at 4.00 to give you the 38 newtons?

[@daddyxian9773]

Hi there, I am planning to do the same, how many liters din you put back ? TIA

[@djessup51]

Hi, please could I know the size of the magnetic Trans Drain plug and washer? Looking to do this myself… really clear video, thank you!!

[@normanstephens5391]

Hi Again. (long time no comment) ☺. Did I see correctly. The Diff oil was "Clear". I watched another channel earlier here in the UK and It looked on screen ?. That his oil was Clear. If so that a new one on me. I don't recall seeing makers name on his choice of oil on the container so no comparison, Sorry. See you in another one. 👍👍

[@Badgertronix]

Welcome back! Yes, that gear oil does look clear. Definitely the right stuff and it is a quality Penrite product.

[@matzjohansson2104]

Thanks for a instructive video. I did not catch what oil you were using in the transfer case?

[@CatManHH]

The rear differential coupler has gone again ( 3rd time) on my AWD 2010 3.5L gas Santa Fe, also have a leaking seal from knuckle axel to the back wheel - dealer says the axel may be seized in knuckle - altogether an expensive fix for year & mileage (est. $ 2500). So can I simply detach the rear drive shaft, and make the vehicle a FWD ? Any issues in doing such ? Thx

[@SavNout01]

You know mate, if ya would take the level plug out of the side of the case it won't bubble up when putting fresh fluid in. Allows air into the tranny case. You remember what size that crush washer was by any chance?

[@isarayyanmd]

i envy your servicing the trans like this on your own. Im planning on purchasing a 2012 2.2 santa fe and perhaps need to change the trans oil as well. btw have you encountered any major issues with the vehicle now that you've reached more than 300k kms, other than the usual wear and tear items. great informative video.

[@johnwilson9502]

If you haven't already, I would strongly recommend that you change the transmission fluid at the very least on a 2012 if it hasn't been changed before. I bought a 2012, and didn't change the ATF. Front seal popped on a hot day while towing, and I've had untold issues with the transmission since. I wouldn't wish a transmission problem on my worst enemy, they're horrible.

[@gilsondias8621]

you missed only one thing, declamp the returning line from the radiator and turn on the car for just. 10..20s max and top the transmission sump again, doing that u can remove all the 7.1 L of ATF, to be honest u need a little bit more than 8L, to maybe 10, but if you use 2 Penrite 4 liters ATF and collet the returning ATF from the radiator u will probably get around..90..95% of new ATF which is good enough for another 100K...

[@tonileong8296]

why not buy the ori AT FUILD ? use the after market AT FUILD ?

[@everything-hillman66]

Great video. I found the transaxle oil alittle tricky to get to but thankfully you do 't have to to change it often. Do you know if the transmission has a filter that needs replacing? I have gen 2 model.

[@leowilson4764]

i know this car. we need fill transmission fluid very very very slow from the top, dont open level plug as it spills out really soon.

[@tonileong8296]

Q: is tis got 3 place to change atfuild , 1)front 4 liter (SP-4) 2) middle gear box ? liter (tq4 or wat grade gear oil - normal gear oil ? 3) rear gear box ? liter ( wat type of gear oil )

[@amiteshchand3]

As per manual transmission SP IV Transfer case 75W90 Rear Diff 75W90 Just measure the amount drained is the amount to be filled.

[@catbert007]

I am impressed how you replace the transmission fluid by yourself all without special atf changer normally found in shops ! But then we can learn the basics here. Are you living in New Zealand ? Is it normal in your country to maintain your cars by yourself ?

[@winghwong]

Which Penrite fluid did you use for your transfer case and differential? Did I miss it in the video/audio?

[@winghwong]

All good, watched through to the very end

[@Badgertronix]

Transgear 75W90

[@winghwong]

@@Badgertronix I just bought my 2013 Santa Fe yesterday. Called the mechanic that previous owner had been taking it to and he said he's unlikely to have changed the transmission/transfer case/diff fluid because his guide says "change when required". So I guess it'll be a job I'll be doing soon. 135,000km on it.

[@devonparkr]

Can't tell if he has it on level ground or not lol

[@AshleyJones-wg5qi]

Can you fill the auto via level bolt with the same hand pump?

[@paulmayou370]

Nice work buddy hows it running with that many k`s or miles in proper terms lol 😂🤣

[@Badgertronix]

Still runs perfectly fine and hopefully keeps going for a lot longer. Cheers mate

[@dhemersonbarbosasilva2016]

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[@dar7771]

Leave it to Hyundai to make it a royal pain in the ass to change out fluid. What ever happened to a simple drain plug and dip stick. Does no dip stick really save them that much money in mfg.

[@joanhalls2740]

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[@russellbowden583]

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[@joanhalls2740]

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[@joanhalls2740]

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