Automatic transmission fluid?

JOE1953

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2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
3.5L
2WD
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

Can I use Valvoline Import full synthetic automatic transmission fluid in my vehicle listed above?

Monday, January 6th, 2025 AT 9:07 PM

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STEVE W.

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Your Santa Fe uses Hyundai 00232-19057 SP4-M transmission fluid if it is the conventional automatic. Looking at the compatibility on their bottle it only lists the SP-3 so I wouldn't use it.

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Monday, January 6th, 2025 AT 10:46 PM

JOE1953

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Where do I buy the 00232-19057 SP4-M transmission fluid from and how much it cost?

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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 AT 3:25 AM

STEVE W.

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You can get the OEM fluid from a dealer or look around for fluid that says it is SP-IV M compatible. There are a couple companies that have it, many parts stores can also get it if they don't have an equivalent in stock.

https://www.hyundaipartsdeal.com/genuine/hyundai-atf-sp-iv-m 00232-19057.html

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Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 AT 10:29 AM

JOE1953

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2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
3.5L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

How do I know if the fluid is bad? The fluid I drain out the color of it is a dark color.

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Monday, January 13th, 2025 AT 2:02 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Transmission fluid should be a translucent red color. If it is dark, chances are it is dirty or burnt. If that is the case, I would recommend servicing it.

Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Take care,

Joe