Maintenance -> Explanation of scheduled maintenance items for Your Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

Maintenance  
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS  
Engine oil and filter  
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap  
The engine oil and filter should be  
changed at the intervals specified in the  
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle  
is being driven in severe conditions,  
more frequent oil and filter changes are  
required.  
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap should  
be inspected at those intervals specified  
in the maintenance schedule. Make sure  
a new vapor hose or fuel filler cap is  
correctly replaced.  
Vacuum crankcase ventilation  
hoses (if equipped)  
Inspect the surface of hoses for evidence  
of heat and/or mechanical damage.  
Hard and brittle rubber, cracking,  
Drive belts  
Inspect all drive belts for evidence  
of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil  
saturation and replace if necessary.  
tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive  
swelling indicate deterioration. Particular  
attention should be paid to examine  
those hose surfaces nearest to high heat  
sources, such as the exhaust manifold.  
Inspect the hose routing to ensure that  
the hoses do not come in contact with  
any heat source, sharp edges or moving  
component which might cause heat  
damage or mechanical wear. Inspect  
all hose connections, such as clamps  
and couplings, to make sure they are  
secure, and that no leaks are present.  
Hoses should be replaced immediately if  
there is any evidence of deterioration or  
damage.  
Drive belts should be checked  
periodically for proper tension and  
adjusted as necessary.  
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When you are inspecting the belt, turn the  
engine off.  
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and  
connections  
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and  
connections for leakage and damage.  
Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
replace any damaged or leaking parts  
immediately.  
Fuel filter (for gasoline engine)  
The fuel filter is considered to be  
maintenance free but periodic inspection  
is recommended for this maintenance  
depends on fuel quality. If there are  
some important matters like fuel flow  
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard  
starting problem etc., replace the fuel  
filter immediately. Consult an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer for details.  
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Air cleaner filter  
Have the air cleaner filter be replaced by  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Automatic transmission fluid color is red  
when new.  
As the vehicle is driven, the automatic  
transmission fluid will begin to look  
darker.  
This is a normal condition. It does not  
need to be replaced based on the color  
change.  
Spark plugs  
Make sure to install new spark plugs of  
the correct heat range.  
When assembling parts, be sure to  
wipe out foreign substances inside  
and outside of the boot bottom of the  
ignition coil and the insulator of the  
spark plug with a soft cloth to prevent  
contamination of the spark plug  
insulator.  
NOTICE  
The use of a non-specified fluid could  
result in transmission malfunction and  
failure.  
Cooling system  
Use only specified automatic  
transmission fluid. (Refer to  
“Recommended Lubricants and  
Capacities” section in chapter 2.)  
Check cooling system components, such  
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and  
connections for leakage and damage.  
Replace any damaged parts.  
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if  
equipped)  
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid  
according to the maintenance schedule.  
Engine coolant  
The coolant should be changed at the  
intervals specified in the maintenance  
schedule.  
Brake hoses and lines  
Engine coolant/water-cooled  
intercooler coolant  
The coolant should be changed at the  
intervals specified in the maintenance  
schedule.  
Visually check for proper installation,  
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any  
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or  
damaged parts immediately.  
Brake fluid  
Automatic transmission fluid  
Automatic transmission fluid should  
not be checked under normal usage  
conditions.  
Have the automatic transmission fluid  
be changed by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer according to the maintenance  
schedule.  
Check the brake fluid level in the brake  
fluid reservoir. The level should be  
between the MIN and the MAX marks  
on the side of the reservoir. Use only  
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT  
4 specification.  
Parking brake  
Inspect the parking brake system  
including the parking brake lever and  
cables.  
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Maintenance  
ENGINE OIL  
Brake discs, pads, calipers and  
rotors  
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor  
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect  
calipers for any fluid leakage.  
For more information on checking the  
pads or lining wear limit, refer to the  
HYUNDAI web site.  
Checking the engine oil level  
Engine oil is used for lubricating,  
cooling, and operating various hydraulic  
components in the engine. Engine oil  
consumption while driving is normal,  
and it is necessary to check and refill the  
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill  
the oil level within the recommended  
maintenance schedule to prevent  
deterioration of oil performance.  
(http://service.hyundai-motor.com)  
Check the engine oil following the below  
procedure.  
Propeller shaft  
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,  
rubber couplings and center-bearing  
rubber for cracks, deterioration, or  
damage. Replace any damaged parts  
and if necessary, repack the grease.  
Gasoline engine  
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s  
precautions.  
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level  
ground in P (Park) with the parking  
brake set and the wheels blocked.  
3. Turn the engine on and warm  
the engine up until the coolant  
temperature reaches a constant  
normal temperature.  
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil  
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.  
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return  
to the oil pan.  
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert  
it fully.  
Suspension mounting bolts  
Check the suspension connections for  
looseness or damage. Retighten to the  
specified torque.  
Steering gear box, linkage &  
boots/lower arm ball joint  
With the vehicle stopped and the engine  
off, check for excessive free-play in the  
steering wheel. Check the linkage for  
bends or damage. Check the dust boots  
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,  
or damage.  
Replace any damaged parts.  
Drive shafts and boots  
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps  
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.  
Replace any damaged parts and, if  
necessary, repack the grease.  
Air conditioning refrigerant  
Check the air conditioning lines and  
connections for leakage and damage.  
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