Hyundai Lantra/ Elantra, HD (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Hyundai Lantra/ Elantra, HD (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 6,5 to 6,6 liters. Service intervals include 40000 km/ 48 months and 100000 km/ 60 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Elantra 1.6 CRDi, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Elantra 1.6 CRDi, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: First change only
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 100000 km/ 60 months
Elantra 1.6 CRDi DPF, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Elantra 1.6 CRDi DPF, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: First change only
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 100000 km/ 60 months
Elantra 1.6 CVVT, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Elantra 1.6 CVVT, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: First change only
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 100000 km/ 60 months
Elantra 2.0, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5-6,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Elantra 2.0, HD (2006-2010)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,5-6,6 liter
  • Change 100000 km/ 60 months

Additional Notes

  • Across the Hyundai Elantra HD (EU) 2006-2010 lineup, the cooling system fill level for the 1.6 CRDi DPF, 1.6 CRDi, and 1.6 CVVT variants is specified as between the minimum and maximum reservoir marks rather than a fixed volume, meaning no discrete capacity figure is listed for those engines.
  • The 2.0 petrol variant carries a defined coolant capacity of 6.5 to 6.6 liters, a range that reflects minor variation in fill volume depending on how completely air is purged from the system during a service drain and refill.
  • Under normal use conditions, all four engine variants in the Elantra HD (EU) range share a coolant change interval of 40,000 km or 48 months, whichever comes first.
  • A separate first-change-only interval applies to all four variants, specifying coolant replacement at 100,000 km or 60 months. A first-change-only designation typically refers to the factory-fill coolant, which is formulated to last longer than subsequent service fills before its corrosion inhibitors deplete.
  • The extended first-change interval of 100,000 km or 60 months is notably longer than the 40,000 km or 48-month normal service interval, reflecting the difference in longevity between factory-fill and aftermarket coolant formulations.
  • The 1.6 CRDi DPF and the 1.6 CRDi without DPF share identical coolant service intervals and fill specifications, indicating no differentiation in cooling system servicing between the two diesel variants despite the presence or absence of a diesel particulate filter.

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