SP-II Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Group: TRANSAXLENumber: 98-40-010
Date: SEPTEMBER, 1998
Model: ALL
Subject
SP-II AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
DISCUSSION:
SP-II ATF has been used as a factory fill for Hyundai automatic transaxles since the production dates shown below. Previously, type 7176 ATF was used as a factory fill.
VEHICLE EFFECTIVE DATE
Accent, Elantra 9/16/95
Sonata 2.0L and 3.0L 9/23/95
Tiburon ALL
SP-II is blended to a different specification than type 7176. It has a different additive package and was designed to give ideal friction characteristics to the new transaxles used by Hyundai. The benefits of SP-II are:
^ The low temperature shifting characteristics of the transaxle have been improved, due to the low temperature characteristics of SP-II.
^ The chemical stability and oxidation resistance of SP-II has been improved, which allows a longer maintenance interval.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL:
The maintenance interval for the ATF and the filter has been changed as follows:
Severe Usage is defined below:
^ Repeated short distance driving.
^ Driving in dusty, rough or sandy areas.
^ Driving in mountainous areas.
^ Extensive idling.
^ More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90°F (32°C).
^ Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used.
^ Driving in very cold weather.
^ Towing a trailer.
PARTS INFORMATION:
ATF PART NUMBER TYPE ATF
PREVIOUS 00212-11100 TYPE 7176
NEW 00230-18000 SP-II
NOTE:
The previous ATF is no longer available from the Hyundai Parts System. Only SP-II ATF will be provided to Hyundai dealers in quart bottles.
INTERCHANGEABILITY:
For 1996-99 vehicles, use only SP-II ATF
For 1986-95 vehicles, use either type 7176 or SP-II ATF Type 7176 and SP-II ATF can be mixed in any proportion. If type 7176 ATF is used, or type 7176 and SP-II ATF are mixed, the previous maintenance interval must be followed.