Hyundai Santa Fe, SM (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Hyundai Santa Fe, SM (EU) differential fluid capacity is 1,1 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 24 months or 30000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi 16V 4WD (2002-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi 16V 4WD (2002-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Santa Fe 2.7i V6 24V 4WD (2000-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km

Additional Notes

  • Both the front and rear differentials on the Hyundai Santa Fe SM (EU) 2.0 CRDi 16V 4WD share an identical fluid capacity of 1.1 liters, indicating a symmetrical design between the two axle units.
  • The 2.0 CRDi 16V 4WD rear differential carries the same 1.1-liter capacity as the front differential, meaning a combined total of 2.2 liters of differential fluid is involved across both axles during a full service.
  • The Santa Fe 2.7i V6 24V 4WD rear differential also holds 1.1 liters, placing the V6 petrol variant in alignment with the diesel model on rear differential fluid volume.
  • Across all three rows, the specified service interval for differential fluid is a check at 24 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The interval structure of 24 months or 30,000 km reflects a dual-trigger approach, where calendar time and distance accumulation are treated as equally valid thresholds for scheduling a fluid check.
  • The 2.0 CRDi 16V 4WD configuration is the only one in the specifications to carry a listed front differential, while the 2.7i V6 24V 4WD entry covers only the rear differential.

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