ATF Level Check

NOTE: The ATF level check is not normally required during scheduled services. If an ATF leak is found, perform the oil level check procedure after remedies are completed.

CAUTION: When checking the ATF level, be careful not to allow dust, foreign materials, etc. to enter the fill hole.

Start the engine. (Don't step on brake and accelerator simultaneously).
Confirm that the temperature of the automatic transmission ATF temperature sensor is 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F) with the GDS.
Shift the shift lever slowly from "P" to "D" to "P" at idle. Repeat one time.
Shift the select lever to "N".

CAUTION: Keep each shift position for more than 2 seconds.
Lift the vehicle, then remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.
CAUTION: At this time, the vehicle must be on level ground.

Fig 1: Checking Plug From Valve Body Cover
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
If there is no ATF drain or the amount of drained ATF is very low (within 20cc), add ATF SP-IV-RR 650cc to the ATF injection hole (A).
Add ATF SP-IV-RR 650cc to the ATF injection hole (A).

CAUTION: If ATF starts to overflow from the ATF level check plug, you must stop adding ATF.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Injection Hole
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
If the ATF flows out of the ATF level check plug in a thin steady stream, the level is normal.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the ATF level check plug.
NOTE:
ATF level check method (for excess or shortage)
- Excess: The quantity of drained ATF exceeds 500cc per minute. (Let ATF flow until ATF stream becomes thin)
- Shortage: If there is no drain after adding 650cc of ATF. (Add more ATF until ATF starts to drain)
CAUTION: If there is no damage at the automatic transmission and the ATF cooler, the ATF cooler hose, transmission case, valve body tightening state are normal, ATF must drip out after performing 1 to 6 procedures above. if the ATF doesn't drip out, inspect the automatic transmission assembly.

CAUTION: Replace the gasket before reinstalling the ATF level check plug.

ATF Level Check Plug Tightening Torque:

22.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.5 kgf.m, 16.6 - 18.1 lb-ft)
After ATF level check or exchange, be sure to remove ATF from outside automatic transmission. (Must make sure to remove the residual ATF between automatic transmission case and valve body cover.)
Put down the vehicle with the lift.