Oil change in automatic transmission Hyundai Tucson
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As with any Hyundai Tucson, there is oil in the gearbox that needs to be changed periodically. Therefore, in this article we will consider the process of changing the oil in a Hyundai Tucson automatic transmission, the choice of oil, analogues that can be filled in, reasons for the change and recommendations.
The video will tell you how to properly change the oil in an automatic transmission, and also talk about the intricacies and nuances of the procedure
Automatic transmission oil change process
Although there are now special hardware replacement units for hobbyists on the market, they are not so easy to work with, and their efficiency is much lower compared to professional equipment. It makes no sense to buy such a complex. It is cheaper to contact a good car service and use their services to wash out the old grease from the gearbox.
Therefore, to work in the garage you need to take:
- a set of keys;
- screwdrivers;
- new transmission oil;
- drain plug gasket;
- empty containers for mine drainage;
- rags;
- bow.
Standard kit used for any car where you need to change the oil in the gearbox yourself.
The design of the Hyundai Tussan is well thought out for the comfort of car owners. Thus, you can easily access all the points where you need to change consumables.
The only exception is the transmission filter. It is considered non-replaceable, that is, it remains in the automatic transmission for the entire life of the transmission. There are times when the box fails and the filter needs to be changed. This rarely happens, but then it is necessary to remove and disassemble the automatic transmission. There is no other way to remove the filter.
So, let's start changing the oil in the Hyundai Tucson automatic transmission:
- In fact, it would seem that everything is simple, like all cars, two plugs, merged and stuffed, but no. But now is not about that. We buy oil.
- Remove the engine protection.
- I'm looking for a drain plug.
Unscrew the drain plug, drain the old ATF oil;
We unscrew the automatic transmission pan, which, in addition to the bolts that hold it, is treated with sealant along the contour.
We have access to the automatic transmission filter, it is advisable to change it at each oil change or flush it.
At the bottom of the pallet there are magnets that are needed to collect dust and metal chips. - Drain the oil. Make sure you buy 5 liters of oil.
- To fill in oil, unscrew the filler neck in the engine compartment.
- We pour oil.
We clean the magnets and wash the pallet, dry it.
Install the automatic transmission filter in its place.
We install the automatic transmission pan in its place, if necessary, replacing the gasket of the automatic transmission pan.
We twist the drain plug, replacing the automatic transmission drain plug gasket. - Checking the level of control.
- Everything is ready and the oil has been changed, now we assemble everything as we disassembled it.
Replacement frequency
The South Korean automobile company adapts its cars well to the Russian market. Many models are assembled in Russia, which somewhat reduces the cost of cars and allows them to be better adapted to our realities.
In the case of the Hyundai Tussan crossover model, an automatic transmission oil change is mandatory. In this case, there are two main criteria for choosing the interval between services:
- official instruction manual;
- real experience of car owners.
If you look at the instructions that come with the Hyundai Tucson SUV, there you will see a figure of 90 thousand kilometers. This is how much the automaker allows you to start the car after replacing the working fluid in the automatic transmission.
But the value of 90 thousand kilometers in most cases is not true. Here, an allowance is made for difficult weather conditions, and not for the best quality of the road surface. But this is not enough. Only with a measured walk and living in a region with a temperate climate, where the roads are also in good condition, can you drive these 90 thousand kilometers without changing the oil in the automatic transmission.
Oil for automatic transmission.
After all, as the practice of car owners shows, the actual mileage between oil changes in automatic transmissions is 50-60 thousand kilometers. If you change the oil earlier, the car will only benefit from this. And it’s not worth delaying the replacement of the fluid, because problems begin with worn out oil, friction increases, the box overheats and eventually fails.
To prevent the development of problems with the gearbox, try to change the oil in your Hyundai Tucson on time and use only high-quality lubricants.
Recommended automatic transmission oil Tucson
Each car owner pours into his Tussan what he sees fit. Not everyone follows the automaker's recommendations for using genuine oil.
For automatic transmission, it is better to pour the oil that is indicated in the manual. Or as close as possible to it in quality and characteristics.
Practice shows that Hyundai Tucson owners fill in automatic transmissions with different names, but essentially the same oils. There is a cool feature in changing the oil in Tucson. The market offers a fairly wide range of gear oils in one box from different manufacturers and under different names. But in fact they are identical compositions.
Thus, you can choose one of the following options:
- Hyundai ATF SP III (this is the original composition, which is poured into Tucson by default);
- Petro-Canada Dura Drive MV Synthetic ATF;
- ATF SP III from ZIC;
- ATF SP III Diamond;
- SKATF;
- Manol ATP SP III;
- Dexron III;
- Mercon B;
- DiaQueen ATF SP-III Mobile Mitsubishi;
- BP Outran SP-III.
The names of the oils are really different. But in fact, all this is designed for Hyundai and Mitsubishi cars. It makes no sense to think which of the presented gear oils is better.
If the owner of the Hyundai Tucson crossover has already filled in the original composition, then after finalizing any of the presented alternative solutions, you will not feel the changes. In fact, it is the same oil.
The only question is the price. Some compounds are more expensive, others are a little cheaper. Use what you find. But don't forget the golden rule. You can add oil, but it is absolutely impossible to mix.
Tussana automatic transmissions are not very demanding on the quality of lubrication. If you buy a compound that meets the requirements and specifications of the transmission, the gearbox will work perfectly and without problems. But it is not recommended to fill in cheap oils that differ in characteristics.
In the case of automatic transmission, you need to be more careful. Automatic machines fail more often, depending on what kind of oil you poured into Tussan. There is no need to save here. Buy an original composition with the title you want.
Recommendations
The manufacturer recommends pouring only original oil into the Hyundai Tucson automatic transmission, because:
- it is designed specifically for this type of automatic transmission and car;
- has a special chemical structure that protects parts;
- technical and technological properties of the oil correspond to the standards of the plant;
- prevents premature wear of parts.
The oil in the gearbox is designed to cool the elements and lubricate them, but due to heating it loses its original properties, which is the reason for its replacement.
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Having considered the process of replacing and selecting oil, it is worth noting that in this case, the Hyundai Tucson manufacturer is right that it is better to pour the original oil, although it is more expensive. As for the protection of automatic transmission elements, one should not save and neglect all technical safety measures.
