Hyundai Santa Fe, MX5 (USA)

Clutch fluid capacity & service interval

Hyundai Santa Fe, MX5 (USA) clutch fluid capacity is 2,45 to 2,5 liters. The service interval is 62000 miles. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Santa Fe 2.5 T-GDI (2024- )
  • Actuator
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,45-2,5 liter
  • Change 62000 miles
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W
  • Santa Fe 2.5 T-GDI AWD (2024- )
  • Actuator
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,45-2,5 liter
  • Change 62000 miles
  • Code: D8LF1/D8F48W

Additional Notes

  • The Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 2.5 T-GDI, in both standard and AWD configurations, carries a clutch fluid capacity of 2.45-2.5 liters. A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed value typically reflects the tolerance between a minimum acceptable fill and a full service fill level.
  • Both the standard and AWD variants share an identical 62,000-mile change interval, applied under severe use conditions. In automotive service classifications, severe use generally refers to operating environments involving frequent stop-and-go driving, towing, or other high-stress conditions that accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The clutch system in both configurations is noted as a hydraulic clutch actuator. In a hydraulic clutch actuator setup, fluid transmits the force needed to engage and disengage the clutch, making fluid condition directly relevant to clutch response and wear.
  • The AWD variant of the Santa Fe 2.5 T-GDI shares the same 2.45-2.5 liter capacity and 62,000-mile severe-use interval as the front-wheel-drive configuration, indicating no differentiation in clutch fluid service requirements between the two drivetrain layouts.

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