GROUP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DATE

Technical Service Bulletin
APRIL 2016

SUBJECT:

NUMBER
16-AT-004
MODEL
Accent (RB), Azera (TG/HG),
Elantra (UD/MD/GD/JK/AD),
Santa Fe (CM/AN/NC),
Sonata (YF/YF HEV) LF/LF
HEV/PHEV), Tucson (LM/TL),
Veloster Turbo (FS)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED) ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK

This TSB supersedes TSB 13-AT-006 to include 2016~17 models
Description: The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The ATF
level must be checked by the following procedure:

NOTICE
Use only ATF meeting the SP-IV specification approved by Hyundai. DO NOT use SP-III
or other ATF which may result in degradation of shift quality or transaxle durability.

Applicable Vehicles:
Accent
Azera
Elantra
Santa Fe
Sonata
Tucson
Veloster

2012~ Accent (RB)
2011 Azera (TG), 2012~ Azera (HG)
2011~16 Elantra (MD/UD), 2013~ Elantra GT (GD), 2013~14 Elantra Coupe (JK),
2017~ Elantra (AD)
2010~12 Santa Fe (CM), 2013~ Santa Fe (AN/NC)
2011~14 Sonata (YF), 2011~15 Sonata Hybrid (YF HEV), 2015~ Sonata (LF),
2016~ Sonata (LF HEV/PHEV)
2010~15 Tucson (LM), 2016~ Tucson 2.0L (TL)
2013~14 Veloster 1.6L Turbo (FS)

PARTS INFORMATION:
PART NAME

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

Hyundai SP4-M

SP4-M Automatic Transmission Fluid

00232-19057

WARRANTY INFORMATION: Normal warranty applies

Circulate To: Service Manager, Warranty Manager, Service Advisors, Technicians, Fleet Repair

SUBJECT:

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED)ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1.

If the ATF has been completely drained, add approximately 5 quarts of SPH-IV ATF.

2.

Attach a GDS and select:
 Data Analysis
 A/T menu
 Oil Temperature Sensor

3.

Drive the vehicle until the fluid temperature is at the low end of the range of 122~140°F
(50~60°C).

4.

Step on the brake and then shift into “R”, “N”
and “D” and back, pausing 2~3 seconds in
each range. Repeat two times.
Move the shift lever to P, leave the engine
running (Sonata Hybrid in “EV Ready” mode)
and lift the vehicle on a hoist.

5.

Remove the splash shield under the transmission.

TSB #: 16-AT-004

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SUBJECT:

6.

AUTOMATIC

TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED)ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK

Remove the oil level checking plug. The oil
level is correct if ATF flows out in a thin steady
stream. If no oil flow occurs, go to Step 7.

ATF Temperature = 122-140F (50~60C)
Shift lever in “P” and engine running
HEV in “EV Ready” mode

7.

If no oil flow occurs, add SP4-M ATF through
the fill plug opening or use a suction gun to
add ATF through the level checking plug.
Reinstall the plug.
When the ATF is 122°F~140°F (50~60°C),
remove the level checking plug. The level is
correct when oil flows out of the level checking
plug in a thin steady stream.

 NOTE
Collect and dispose of any excess fluid
in accordance with local regulations.

8.

Reinstall the overflow plug and torque to specification.
Steel pan: Torque: 25~32 lb-ft (3.5~4.5 kgf.m)
Plastic pan: Turn plug past detent.

TSB #: 16-AT-004

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