98 Sonata ATF Fluid?

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This question may have been asked before, so if it has, please forgive me; I did a quick search of previous messages and didn't find what I was looking for, but I may not have used the correct search terms.

I have searched the Hyundai USA site and cannot find which type of auto transaxle fluid should be used in our 98 Sonata 4 cyl. There, I find a couple of references to "ATF" but, since there are at least 3 types of ATF, I don't know which one should I use?

I checked our owner's manual and it tells me I should use SP-II but that type is unknown to the auto supply stores I frequent. I do not want to buy it from our local dealer ... they want 3 times as much for ATF as my local auto parts shops.

Thanks for your advice.
Lee
 
Lee Sun said:
This question may have been asked before, so if it has, please forgive me; I did a quick search of previous messages and didn't find what I was looking for, but I may not have used the correct search terms.

I have searched the Hyundai USA site and cannot find which type of auto transaxle fluid should be used in our 98 Sonata 4 cyl. There, I find a couple of references to "ATF" but, since there are at least 3 types of ATF, I don't know which one should I use?

I checked our owner's manual and it tells me I should use SP-II but that type is unknown to the auto supply stores I frequent. I do not want to buy it from our local dealer ... they want 3 times as much for ATF as my local auto parts shops.

Thanks for your advice.
Lee
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Let me be real blunt here Lee Sun. If you want to cut corners, fine. But find someway of doing it other than with your transmission fluid. Use the stuff your dealer is selling for 3 prices. It's cheaper than having to have your transmission worked on due to the wrong fluid being used.
 

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