Hyundai Lantra/ Elantra, RD/J2 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Hyundai Lantra/ Elantra, RD/J2 (EU) requires manual transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,8 to 2,2 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 km/ 12 months and changing at 30000 km/ 24 months or 60000 km/ 36 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Lantra 1.9 D (1997-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.5i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.6i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Lantra / Elantra 1.8i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Lantra / Elantra 2.0i (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across the 1.5i, 1.6i, 1.8i, and 2.0i petrol variants of the Hyundai Lantra / Elantra RD/J2 (EU), the manual transaxle fluid capacity is uniform at 2.2 liters, regardless of engine displacement.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and differential into a single housing, so the 2.2-liter figure represents the total fluid volume for that integrated unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • All four petrol variants share an identical service interval of 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning neither mileage nor time alone determines when a fluid change is due — whichever threshold is reached first applies.
  • The Lantra 1.9 D, available from 1997-2000, carries a notably lower manual transaxle capacity of 1.8 liters, which is 0.4 liters less than the 2.2-liter figure specified for all petrol variants.
  • The 1.9 D specification includes a periodic fluid level check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months under normal use, a maintenance step that does not appear in the petrol variant specifications.
  • The 1.9 D fluid change interval is set at 60,000 km or 36 months under normal use, which is double the 30,000 km / 24-month change interval assigned to the petrol variants.
  • The combination of a shorter check interval and a longer change interval on the 1.9 D suggests the fluid condition is monitored more frequently between full drain-and-fill services, rather than being replaced at shorter mileage intervals as with the petrol units.

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