Hyundai i20, BC3 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Hyundai i20, BC3 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,3 to 1,6 liters. Service intervals include checking every 48 months or 60000 km and changing at 120000 km. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
i20 1.2 MPi (58 kW) (2024- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M5EF2 5/1
i20 1.2 MPi (58 kW) (2024- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M5EF2 5/1
i20 N 1.6 T-GDI (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
i20 N 1.6 T-GDI (2022- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF3-1 6/1
i20 1.0 T-GDI (2020- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF1 6/1
i20 1.0 T-GDI (2020- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF1 6/1
i20 1.0 T-GDI 48V-Hybrid (74 kW) (2020- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF1e 6/1
i20 1.0 T-GDI 48V-Hybrid (74 kW) (2020- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF1e 6/1
i20 1.0 T-GDI 48V-Hybrid (88 kW) (2020-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M6CF1e 6/1
i20 1.0 T-GDI 48V-Hybrid (88 kW) (2020-2024)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,5-1,6 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M6CF1e 6/1
i20 1.2 MPi (62 kW) (2020-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: M5EF2 5/1
i20 1.2 MPi (62 kW) (2020-2024)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Change 120000 km
  • Code: M5EF2 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The manual transaxle fluid capacity for the Hyundai i20 BC3 varies by engine family. The 1.0 T-GDI variants, including both standard and 48V mild-hybrid configurations, share a capacity range of 1.5–1.6 liters. The 1.2 MPi variants specify a slightly smaller range of 1.3–1.4 liters. The i20 N 1.6 T-GDI matches the 1.5–1.6 liter range of the 1.0 T-GDI units.
  • A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed value is typical for manual transaxle service fills, where the exact quantity depends on the drain angle, residual fluid left in the unit, and fill-to-level plug procedures. A range of 1.5–1.6 liters or 1.3–1.4 liters reflects this practical variation rather than a fixed overhaul or dry-fill figure.
  • Under normal use conditions, all listed variants require only a fluid check at 48 months or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. No fluid change interval is specified for normal use, meaning the check itself determines whether a change is warranted.
  • Under severe use conditions, the check interval is stated as 60,000 km or 48 months, and a mandatory fluid change is added at 120,000 km. The distance-first ordering in the severe condition entry, compared to the time-first ordering in the normal condition entry, reflects a greater emphasis on mileage accumulation as the primary trigger in demanding operating environments.
  • The 120,000 km change interval under severe conditions applies uniformly across all engine variants in the specifications, including the 1.0 T-GDI, both 48V-hybrid outputs, the 1.2 MPi in both power ratings, and the i20 N 1.6 T-GDI.
  • The i20 N 1.6 T-GDI shares the same 1.5–1.6 liter transaxle capacity and identical check and change intervals as the standard and hybrid 1.0 T-GDI variants, despite the significant difference in engine displacement and output between those configurations.
  • The 1.2 MPi is represented by two distinct power outputs in the specifications: 62 kW covering 2020-2024 and 58 kW with a start year of 2024. Both share the same 1.3–1.4 liter capacity range and identical service intervals under both normal and severe conditions.
  • The 48V mild-hybrid variants of the 1.0 T-GDI are listed in two output ratings: 74 kW and 88 kW. Both share the same 1.5–1.6 liter transaxle capacity and the same service intervals as the non-hybrid 1.0 T-GDI, indicating the mild-hybrid system does not alter the manual transaxle fluid specifications.

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