2002 Elantra VE Manual Transmission oil change:

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by none, Apr 9, 2008.

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    none Guest

    Good evening,

    I've been looking to get my manual 5 speed transmission oil swapped out with some fresh
    new oil. Well 2/3rd's new by the rule of thumb.

    To be honest the illustration and translated english I have in my owners manual makes no
    sense.

    What I would need to know is where are the locations for the drain and filler bolts. The
    special fluid grade required. I'm 3 hours away from a hyundai dealership/service
    counter. Would like to avoid the mileage. Also if theirs anything else required in the
    process such as special washers/gasket replacements while doing the job.

    Thanks,
    --
     
    none, Apr 9, 2008
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    hyundaitech Guest

    There is no filter on the manual transmission. The fluid is typical 70w-9
    or 75w-90 gear oil (check your owner's manual for exact specifications).
    Simply remove the 24mm bolt in the bottom of the transmission to drain.
    To install the new fluid, you'll need to remove the 17mm bolt in the fron
    of the transmission. But since the hole is small and horizontal, you'l
    probably need to construct some sort of device to get the oil from th
    bottle into the bolt hole. With the car on level ground, once the oi
    begins running out the hole, the transmission is at the proper level
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 9, 2008
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    John Guest

    Its a pain using an manual oil gun to replace it because the oil is so
    thick. I usually just set up a siphon with the oil container on top of
    engine and a clear "plastic" hose down into hole. Takes a while but I
    usually do something else while its happening. Worthwhile putting a
    container underneath so when you forget it the overflow doesnt go on floor!
     
    John, Apr 9, 2008
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  4. I'm really surprised that you said this, as the required oil is not
    "typical". The Hyundai transmission requires a GL-4 oil, which is not
    always available off the shelf at auto parts stores. Most common oils
    are GL-5 (or marked as GL-4/GL-5), but those will damage the
    synchronizers if used in a Hyundai tranny. Personally, I use Redline
    MT-90 synthetic in mine.

    FWIW, the new cars are all spec'd to use 75W-85 oil, which is even
    harder to find. I doubt that it makes much, if any difference, as long
    as you use a GL-4 oil.
    I used a long funnel with a piece of plastic tubing attached. Worked
    like a charm.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Apr 10, 2008
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    irwell Guest

    Useful information, I will have a go at changing mine in a 2001
    Elantra, for the record do ever check the transmission oil level in
    between changes.
     
    irwell, Apr 10, 2008
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    hyundaitech Guest

    "I'm really surprised that you said this, as the required oil is no
    "typical". The Hyundai transmission requires a GL-4 oil, which is not
    always available off the shelf at auto parts stores. Most common oils ar
    GL-5 (or marked as GL-4/GL-5), but those will damage the synchronizers i
    used in a Hyundai tranny."

    I've not experienced this damage, but we have the factory 75W-85 (Hyuda
    says this is okay to replace the -90 oil) in quarts, and this is what w
    install. Bottom line, sticking with the owner's manual is always the bes
    recommendation. Thanks for pointing this out, Brian
     
    hyundaitech, Apr 10, 2008
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    Matt Whiting Guest

    Is the Redline a GL-4 oil?

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Apr 11, 2008
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  8. No. Unless there's a leak, which I would see on the garage floor,
    there's nowhere for the oil to go, so the level doesn't change.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Apr 11, 2008
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  9. Yes, that's why I use it. They also make MTL, which is a slightly
    lighter weight GL-4 oil.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Apr 11, 2008
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