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If you drive a Hyundai, Kia, or Mitsubishi, use ONLY SP-III ATF, otherwise you're asking for trouble.
All of this is really beside the point, as ATF+4 does not have the same formulation as SP-III. If the poster wants to use ATF+4 in their 2000 Elantra, so be it. But, Hyundai WILL NOT provide any warranty support for any automatic transmission in a Hyundai that uses any other ATF other than SP-III. One must have documented proof that SP-III ATF was used, otherwise you kiss your 10 Year/100,000 Mile powertrain warranty goodbye. Again, why save a few dollars on a quart of ATF, when a non-warranty replacement transmission will cost you thousands of dollars. It's that old adage: Penny-wise, and Pound-foolish.
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HAS ANYONE ELSE EVER HAD THIS PROBLEM - AND HOW CAN I FIX IT. PLEASE HELP
Thank you for any help you can give me.
Grump
grumpscustomz@hotmail.com
The transmission fluid color , looks brown -- But it does not smell burnt' at all . I thought because of the way it happened , That it might be a sensor or electrical . The car worked good till I parked it overnight, ""I never saw a transmission go bad from setting over night,""
Thanks,
Grump......... :confuse:
And you had no symptoms before? No funny shifting or anything?
grump
Grump
How long since the transmission fluid was changed?
Grump
But for some reason, maybe because it happened so suddenly, I suspect you will be spending real money for a transmission rebuild instead.
Thanks,
Grump
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On the downside, the automatic transmission requires a special SPF-3 AT fluid sold only at Hyundai. When Dextron is used, the transmission will fail internally.
http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/sept2004/techtotech.htm
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Grump.......
I have already checked a few things so here they are.
Transmission fluid and filter change (no plastic or metal pieces or even metal dust in pan) just a small amount of sludge.
Fuel filter, pump, pressure, and sending unit fine.
Air filter and throttle body fine.
PCV valve fine.
Timing belt was loose but tightened and fine.
Spark plugs, wires and coil packs fine.
I have a small exhaust leak but can't seem to find it and a small oil leak which I can't seam to find either.
It has 140,000 miles on it but the MPG is great so I really love this car and really want to fix it.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
GOOD LUCK....!!!!!!!!!
I have a small exhaust leak but can't seem to find it
One thing you might check is to see if your exhaust system/catalytic converter is plugged or partially plugged. I remember seeing from my old days in the auto service field many a loose baffle in mufflers or collapsed manifold or exhaust pipes. Those would create excessive backpressure and loss of power on hills or full throttle. If possible, you could drop the pipe from the exhaust manifold and then test drive it under the problem conditions.Just be forewarned it will be loud and keep the windows open.
http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t5918-automatic-transmission-fluid-type.htm
Or does the '09 model have a much improved transmission? As always, TIA for your opinions.
The AT in the Elantra has improved over time but it's still a pretty basic four-speed. I am hoping Hyundai will put a more modern AT (e.g. 5AT Shifttronic like the Forte has) for 2010.
My first Elantra, a 2001 GLS, had the 5-speed. I liked it a lot, until my oldest son, helped by his mother, trashed the clutch ($1300). Also traffic is getting worse every year. So I think I'll stick with ATs, at least until I can be sure I'm the only person in the family to drive it. For instance, my Rabbit's 6-speed Tiptronic is quite a nice unit, for an automatic.
Yep, Hyundai needs to develop the 5AT Shifttronic for their new world order Elantra's like Kia is plopping in to their Forte's, exactly right.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I recently purchased a 99 Elantra and unfortunately it has tranny problems. I took it to the shop and they gave me the codes for the gear problems (P0731, P0732, P0733, and P0734). They recommend I take it to a transmission specialist. I plan to, but am very curious as to how much this is going to cost. I'm a full-time student and would like to minimize the cost as much as possible. I also ran into an AT recall, but maybe it is not related (details below). I guess my question is roughly what will this cost and what is the best way to minimize the cost if this recall will not help? Also, how long can I postpone it? What should I do/not do?
Thank you!!!
Recall Date:
JUL 07, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
Consequence:
SUCH SLIPPAGE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENT SURFACES AND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE, OR NOT ACCELERATE AS EXPECTED, WHEN THE DRIVER PRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE.
Potential Units Affected:
11530
Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 033