Hyundai Lantra / Elantra, J1 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Hyundai Lantra / Elantra, J1 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 4,5 liters. Service intervals are 40000 km/48 months and 30000 km/24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Lantra / Elantra 1.5i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.6i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.8i (1992-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.5 (1991-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.5i (1991-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.6i (1991-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • All automatic transaxle configurations across the Hyundai Lantra / Elantra J1 (EU) range share a uniform fluid capacity of 4.5 liters, applying equally to the 1.5, 1.5i, 1.6i, and 1.8i engine variants.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and drive axle differential into a single unit, and the 4.5-liter figure represents a service fill capacity rather than a full overhaul or dry fill, which would typically be higher.
  • The 1.5 and 1.5i variants produced in 1991-1992 carry a change interval of 40,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, the longest interval specified across the entire J1 automatic transaxle range.
  • The 1.6i variant also follows the 40,000 km / 48-month interval for the 1991-1992 production period under normal use conditions, matching the early 1.5 and 1.5i specifications exactly.
  • A notable revision appears for the 1.5i and 1.6i variants from 1992-1995, where the change interval shortens to 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, representing a reduction of 10,000 km and 24 months compared to the earlier production period.
  • The 1.8i variant, available from 1992-1995, follows the same 30,000 km / 24-month normal-use interval as the revised 1.5i and 1.6i specifications from the same period, despite being a larger displacement engine.
  • The shift from a 48-month to a 24-month time-based interval between the early and later production periods means the calendar-based limit was halved, making the time criterion the more restrictive of the two for lower-mileage vehicles in the 1992-1995 specifications.

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