The type of transmission fluid that the 2000 Hyundai Elantra takes is full synthetic Dexron VI. The capacity for the vehicle iS4.6 pints for the F5M22-2 (5-SPD) or 4.2 quarts for initial fill or 7 quarts for a total fill for the 4 speed F4A32 Automatic. Transmission fluid is both an oil and a hydraulic fluid that helps with gear shifts, helps to cool the transmission and helps to lubricate moving parts. For the Elantra You should change the transmission fluid every 90,000 miles or so. You'll know when to change the transmission fluid when You hear unusual noises from the transmission, You smell a burning smell, the transmission leaks or the gears slip. The cost of a fluid change is anywhere from $100 to $120 in labor costs.
Carolyn L.
August 29, 2019
The 2000 Hyundai Elantra uses 5W-30 oil.
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