Hyundai Lantra/ Elantra, RD/J2 (EU)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Hyundai Lantra/ Elantra, RD/J2 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 4,5 liters. Service intervals are 30000 km or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Lantra / Elantra 1.5i (1995-2000) |
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| Lantra / Elantra 1.6i (1995-2000) |
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| Lantra / Elantra 1.8i (1995-2000) |
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| Lantra / Elantra 2.0i (1995-2000) |
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Additional Notes
- All four engine variants of the Hyundai Lantra / Elantra RD/J2 (EU) — the 1.5i, 1.6i, 1.8i, and 2.0i — share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 4.5 liters across the full 1995-2000 model range.
- A capacity of 4.5 liters is consistent with a service fill figure, meaning the amount of fluid exchanged during a routine drain-and-fill procedure rather than a complete overhaul, which would typically require a higher volume to account for fluid retained in the torque converter and valve body.
- The change interval for all listed variants is 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning whichever threshold is reached first serves as the service trigger.
- The 24-month time limit alongside the 30,000 km distance interval reflects that fluid degradation occurs through both use and age, so a vehicle covering low annual mileage would still reach a service point at the two-year mark regardless of distance traveled.
- The uniform 4.5-liter capacity and identical 30,000 km / 24-month interval across the 1.5i, 1.6i, 1.8i, and 2.0i variants indicate the same automatic transaxle unit was applied throughout the engine range for the 1995-2000 period.