Replacement Of Transaxle Gear Oil

Use HP Gear Oil SAE 75W/90 (API-GL-4).

1. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug and drain the transaxle oil.
2. Replace the gasket with a new one and install the drain plug.

   Tightening torque:  Drain plug: 30-35 Nm (300-350 kg.cm, 22-25 lb.ft)

   Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Drain Plug

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
3. Add new oil the through the filler plug, filling to a level of 5-9mm (0.2-0.4 in.) below the plug opening.

   Transaxle oil total capacity:  2.15 liters (2.27 u.s.qts., 1.89 lmp.qts.)

   Tightening torque: 

   Filler plug: 30-35 Nm (300-350 kg.cm, 22-25 lb.ft)

   Fig 2: View Of Transaxle Assembly

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.