Hyundai Accent, RB (USA)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Hyundai Accent, RB (USA) models utilize coolant with a capacity of 5,3 liters. Service intervals consist of 30000 miles or 24 months and 120000 miles or 120 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Accent 1.6 GDI (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Accent 1.6 GDI (2014-2017)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,3 liter
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
Accent 1.6 GDI (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Accent 1.6 GDI (2012-2013)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 5,3 liter
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months

Additional Notes

  • The Hyundai Accent RB (USA) 1.6 GDI carries a cooling system capacity of 5.3 liters across all model years from 2012-2017, a figure that applies to the full cooling system fill.
  • The 2012-2013 1.6 GDI cooling system follows a normal-use change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under a first change only condition, the 2012-2013 1.6 GDI cooling system has an extended interval of 120,000 miles or 120 months, reflecting the longer service life of the factory-fill coolant before the standard recurring schedule takes over.
  • The 2014-2017 1.6 GDI retains the same normal-use interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months as the earlier 2012-2013 configuration, with no change in cooling system capacity.
  • The first change only interval for the 2014-2017 1.6 GDI also holds at 120,000 miles or 120 months, consistent with the specification applied to the 2012-2013 model years.

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