Anyone know if there is an acceptable SP-IV fluid brand to use for replacement besides Hyundai/Kia brand?
2015 Hyundai Sonata 6 speed ATF?
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I don't see any compatible fluids. Only Maxlife is SP-III compatible.
Are you planning on changing your fluid soon?
Are you planning on changing your fluid soon?
Thinking about it. 25,000 miles on the "lifetime fluid". I usually change tranny fluid around 30,000 miles no matter what. Never had tranny issues in any vehicles. I don't believe in lifetime fluids.
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Thinking about it. 25,000 miles on the "lifetime fluid". I usually change tranny fluid around 30,000 miles no matter what. Never had tranny issues in any vehicles. I don't believe in lifetime fluids.
I agree that there are no lifetime fluids. I try to change more around 50k miles. I do a full "homemade" tranny flush at home by pulling the line going from the radiator and back into the transmission.
Thinking about it. 25,000 miles on the "lifetime fluid". I usually change tranny fluid around 30,000 miles no matter what. Never had tranny issues in any vehicles. I don't believe in lifetime fluids.
I agree that there are no lifetime fluids. I try to change more around 50k miles. I do a full "homemade" tranny flush at home by pulling the line going from the radiator and back into the transmission.
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Did some more research on the Maxlife and found this:
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/maxlife_atf.pdf
It says it is SP-IV rated and can be used in Hyundai and Kia and is dated in 2015.
Thanks for pointing me in that direction. I might give it a try.
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/maxlife_atf.pdf
It says it is SP-IV rated and can be used in Hyundai and Kia and is dated in 2015.
Thanks for pointing me in that direction. I might give it a try.
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I usually change what I can, I don't flush it. Some changed is better than none I figure.
Any hints if I would want to flush through the lines? Sounds messy.
Any hints if I would want to flush through the lines? Sounds messy.
FWIW - this is the current Hyundai SP 4 type that a dealer would use as the others were superceded:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAIV...t_dp_o_pd_S_ttl
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAIV...t_dp_o_pd_S_ttl
Thanks. Very pricey.
I have used Maxlife ATF in many different cars/auto - we have been using it in our Santa Fe - 6speed for over 30,000kms -
We have done 5 drain and fills over the first 5,000kms/ slow change -
Maxlife is an affordable syn trans fluid - that has never let us down.
we have used it in a toyota for +100,000kms - nissan +100,000kms - Audi +50,000kms.
OEM fluids are over rated and over priced.
We have done 5 drain and fills over the first 5,000kms/ slow change -
Maxlife is an affordable syn trans fluid - that has never let us down.
we have used it in a toyota for +100,000kms - nissan +100,000kms - Audi +50,000kms.
OEM fluids are over rated and over priced.
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I usually change what I can, I don't flush it. Some changed is better than none I figure.
Any hints if I would want to flush through the lines? Sounds messy.
We have done several in the drive at home. You do it standing up typically and really is not messy but do plan ahead by watching it done on youtube on a similar vehicle.
I usually change what I can, I don't flush it. Some changed is better than none I figure.
Any hints if I would want to flush through the lines? Sounds messy.
We have done several in the drive at home. You do it standing up typically and really is not messy but do plan ahead by watching it done on youtube on a similar vehicle.
The universal fluids are good, and your car would probably do OK with them, but they won't have the optimal friction properties of the OEM SP-IV fluid. You should be able to get a case of SP-IV from a local dealer for around $100 to $120. They usually give you a better deal when you buy it by the case. You'd have enough ATF to do at least 3 drain and fills with your preferred OCI.
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