Warning! The vehicle must be parked on a flat, level surface.
1. Make a trip until the transmission warms up to a temperature of 80-90°C.
2. Park your vehicle on a level, level surface.
3. With the engine running, move the selector lever from the position «N» to all positions and back to position «N».
4. Before removing the dipstick, clean the area around the dipstick to remove dirt. Remove the dipstick and check the condition of the transmission fluid. Check the color of the fluid in the automatic transmission. Check the automatic transmission fluid for unusual odors. Compare the fluid with fresh fluid to determine the change in color and odor of the fluid.
The gearbox must be repaired if the following signs of oil deterioration are present:
- Smell «burnt» oils.
- Significant darkening of the color of the oil.
- A noticeable presence of a large number of metal particles in the oil.
5. Check the fluid level, which should be between the marks «NOT». If necessary, add the required amount of the required liquid.
Transmission Fluid: GENUINE HYUNDAI ATF SP—III.
A low fluid level can cause many problems as air enters the fluid and the air-liquid mixture becomes compressible, resulting in erratic pressure changes and failure of clutches and band brakes.
Also, an elevated fluid level causes the rotating gears of the transmission to whip up foam, which has the same results as air trapped in the transmission fluid.
In any case, air bubbles lead to overheating and oxidation of the transmission fluid, which, getting into the valves, disrupts the operation of the clutch and brakes. Foaming may cause fluid to leak out, which may be mistaken for a fluid leak.
6. Carefully check the condition of the oil on the dipstick.
7. Transmission fluid and oil filters should always be changed when overhauling the transmission.