Hyundai Tucson: DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System (SBC) - Inspection

Inspection

WARNING

In principle, the transmission oil is maintenance-free, and no exchange is required.

But it must be inspected and replenished every 4 years or 40,000 miles.

1. Uplift the vehicle with lift.
2. Remove the engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

3. Loosen the oil filler plug (A).

4. Check the oil level.

WARNING

• For the accuracy, inspect the oil level after the oil is completely drained.
• Loosen the drain plug (A) and wait for over 10 minutes until the oil is drained enough.
• Install the drain plug (A) after drain the oil.
• After the inspection, inject the oil through the filler plug hole according to the specification.

  (Specified fluid : 1.6 - 1.7L (0.42 - 0.45\j.S.gal., 1.69 -1.80 U.S. qt., 1.41 - 1.50 Imp qt)

• While draining, some of the oil flows into the transmission part and the oil may be less than the specification by 0.1 - 0.15 L (0.03 - 0.04 U.S.gal., 0.10 - 0.16 U.S. qt., 0.09 - 0.13 Imp qt.) This is normal and additional oil injection is not required.
• The existing gasket (A) must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)

New gasket part no.: 45323-39000

5. Install the filler plug (A) with new gasket.

Tightening torque : 58.9 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m. 43.4 - 57.8 lb-ft)

WARNING

The existing gasket (A) must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)

6. Install the engine room under cover.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

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