2011 Sonata--LIFETIME ATF and no fill/drain plugs

[mjoekingz28]

Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
Originally Posted By: MonumentOiler
The best time to change the fluid is after a few thousand miles of break-in.

SAE studies show that ~70% of all wear particles a transmission will ever see are present when it is new (manufacturing, ect...).

If the Sonata doesn't have a transfilter then adding a Magnifine is very cheap insurance. The sooner the better. Assuming it is still low miles then a filter would be my first move.



I think that's why Mercedes now says to change it at 30k miles than never again after that. Get all the break in stuff out of it and it will stay clean until a part fails.


Cool, I didnt know this. I just got a 140k Intrepid with one service done at 30k. Guess they know something I dont.

 

[ponderosaTX]

I have been contemplating buying a 6-speed AT Kia Sorento (which I presume uses Hyundai SP-IV fluid). The lack of a good aftermarket ATF equivalent to Hyundai SP-IV is disconcerting. If I had to pick a product from the current marketplace, I would probably use Dexron VI/MaxLife + Lubegard Black friction modifier. See

http://www.lubegard.com/pdfs/2008_Lubegard_PubCC.pdf

Unfortunately, this chart only includes models up through 2008.

 

[bruno]

Look up ZF transmission service in your area . It's a ZF gear box .