santa fe

Has anyone heard of any problems with santa fe 2 wheel drive models with
automatic transmissions.
Or dislikes for the santa fe it self.

 

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No chronic problems. I think I've replaced one transmission in eight
months. Were you having a specific problem?

 

hyundaitech said the following on 4/16/2004 1:07 PM:

Do you recommend changing the tranny fluid after 25K on an automatic?
Not that anything is wrong, but somebody told me it's a very wise thing
to do with any automatic.

 

My personal opinion is every two years - if you do not have a
full flow filter.

S25

 

S25 said the following on 4/16/2004 10:41 PM:

I don't know, do I? I have what the Sf came with, it's a 2002 4Wd automatic.

 

It only has a nonserviceable screen. I'd recommend every 30k, but the
fluid often becomes quite gross before then. Once it's turned dark brown,
I'd recommend a complete fluid exchange. Hyundai says it's ok, but
compared to the cost of a transmission, I'd still go for the fluid
exchange. Be SURE to use SPIII fluid.

 

hyundaitech said the following on 4/17/2004 12:41 PM:

Do I have to go to a dealer? If I do it elsewhere will I void the
warranty? And also, is SPIII a brand or a kind of fluid?
Thanks for your help.

 

Just about anyone can do the work of draining and refilling the
transmission for you. They may not have the SPIII fluid, however. The
only places I know for certain that you can get it are Hyundai and Kia
dealers. SPIII is a type of fluid, not a brand.