Hyundai Santa Fe, MX5 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Hyundai Santa Fe, MX5 (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,3 to 6 liters. Service intervals require a change at 62000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid (2024- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 62000 miles
  • Code: A6MF2H-2 6/1
Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid AWD (2024- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Change 62000 miles
  • Code: A6MF2H-2 6/1
Santa Fe 2.5 T-GDI (2024- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,3-3,4 liter
  • Change 62000 miles
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W 8/1
Santa Fe 2.5 T-GDI AWD (2024- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,3-3,4 liter
  • Change 62000 miles
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid and 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid AWD variants of the Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 share an identical automatic transaxle service fill capacity of 6 liters, which is notably higher than the 3.3–3.4 liter figure associated with the 2.5 T-GDI variants.
  • A 6-liter transaxle capacity in a hybrid drivetrain typically reflects the added fluid volume required to lubricate and cool the integrated motor-generator components housed within the transaxle assembly, beyond what a conventional automatic unit would require.
  • The 2.5 T-GDI and 2.5 T-GDI AWD configurations use a semi-automatic transaxle rather than a fully automatic unit, and the service fill capacity for both falls within a range of 3.3 to 3.4 liters.
  • A stated capacity range of 3.3–3.4 liters, rather than a fixed value, generally indicates that the precise fill volume can vary slightly depending on how completely the old fluid drains during a service procedure.
  • All four configurations share the same 62,000-mile change interval, and in each case the specification is designated for severe use conditions.
  • A severe-use designation typically applies to operating environments involving frequent towing, stop-and-go traffic, extreme temperatures, or other conditions that accelerate fluid degradation relative to normal driving cycles.
  • The AWD variants of both the 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid and the 2.5 T-GDI carry the same transaxle fluid capacities and change intervals as their front-wheel-drive counterparts, indicating the AWD hardware does not alter the transaxle fluid service specification.

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