Hyundai Starex automatic transmission requires periodic oil changes, although many motorists mistakenly believe that automatic transmission oil does not require replacement.
When and why do you need to change the oil?
Changing the oil in the Stareks automatic transmission is a necessary procedure to maintain the transmission in working order. Special liquid lubricates the working elements, units and mechanisms of the box, preventing rapid wear. If you do not know when to change the oil in the Hyundai Starex box, contact a specialist.
Not everyone knows how much oil to pour into a Starex automatic transmission. The volume of liquid to be poured depends on the specific box model. It ranges from 4 to 8 liters, the exact figure can only be said by car service specialists.
If the oil is not changed in a timely manner, then the Stareks automatic transmission may need to be repaired. The cost of such repairs is often quite high, so it is better not to tempt fate and replace the fluid on a regular basis.
The REKPP car service specializes in changing the oil in the Hyundai Stareks automatic box. It is quite difficult to cope with this procedure on your own without experience, and our specialists will do everything in in the best possible way... Oil change in automatic transmission - prices are quite affordable in order to carry out this procedure every 50,000 km or more.
It is worth checking the oil in the automatic transmission Hyundai H-1 (Starex) every 5-10 thousand km. This preventive measure is recommended by the manufacturer in the vehicle manual.
Mandatory replacement working fluid should be carried out at least 40 thousand km or 24 months. This period is indicated for measured operation. It does not apply to the use of the vehicle on dusty road surfaces or in conditions of frequent traffic jams. In this case, it is worth completely changing the oil to a new one after 20 thousand km. After all, the frequency of ATF replacement depends not only on the mileage, but also on the nature of the ride.
How to properly check the oil in the Hyundai H-1 automatic transmission?
Before starting the check, you should ensure that the working fluid reaches a temperature of 70-80 degrees Celsius. To do this, it is enough to drive the car a little, and then set it on the site and do not forget to apply the parking brake.
The next step is to move the selector to all possible positions. By staying in each of them for 2-3 seconds, you can create a workload sufficient for subsequent verification. The last position should be neutral.
The appropriate dipstick will allow you to estimate the amount of working fluid. Having taken it out, you need to clean it, and then lower it back into the nozzle. The next extraction will show the exact result.
Topping up oil in the automatic transmission Hyundai Starex (H-1) is only worth it if the level is below the range indicated by the word "Hot". Reduced level transmission fluid is the main cause of clutch failure. At low pressure, the friction linings do not adhere well to the steel discs and to each other. As a result, they become very hot and break down, contaminating the oil.
In addition to the quantity, the quality should also be checked. A burnt odor, unusual color or a change in the viscosity of the working fluid are all signals for its replacement. In a serviceable gearbox with a mileage of no more than 200 thousand, the slurry should be dark red without a burning smell, but if the fluid has become brown-brown or black, it is better not to postpone it and replace it as quickly as possible.
How to change the oil in a Hyundai Starex automatic transmission?
If the next check showed the need to replace the working fluid, you should familiarize yourself with the detailed algorithm and manufacturer's recommendations before starting work. You will find this instruction below:
Unfortunately, the instructions from the manual do not say anything about the fact that it is imperative not only to remove the pallet in order to clean the magnets from chips and drain more of the old oil, but also to clean or replace the filter mesh that retains large particles. Therefore, we suggest reading a more complete description partial replacement ATF in an automatic transmission on the first generation Starex:
- Unscrew the bolt in the pallet with the key "17";
- Unscrew all the fixing bolts of the pallet around the perimeter (the head is "10" and for several bolts you will need a cardan);
- Unscrew and rinse or change the filter;
- In order to drain more fluid, it is recommended to slightly unscrew the valve body bolts;
- We clean the pods from the magnets and rinse the pan;
- We fasten and install everything in place;
- When screwing on the box pallet and screwing in the drain bolt, it is advisable to change the gaskets.
- Oil is filled either through a dipstick or through a technological filler hole.
Briefly, such a procedure will look something like the one shown in the slides:
And on the video you can see and hear several important points:
How does it change ATF fluid for Hyundai Grand starex in a garage (if there is a probe)
How to change automatic transmission oil on Hyundai Grand Starex (without dipstick)
It should also be noted that in the service manual, the filling volumes are indicated for a complete oil change, with a partial or with a violation of the exact technology, the amount to be poured into the Hyundai Stareks automatic transmission will be different, because it directly depends on the method of replacement, it may be as 7, 10 or 11 liters. and all 12 liters.
Differences in automatic transmission fluid replacement for Hyundai Starex up to 2007 and Hyundai Grand Starex from 2009
We will not go into details, but go straight to the point. On Stareks cars of two generations, there are several differences regarding the method of changing the oil in the automatic transmission, its volume and the actual specification of the fluid to be poured into the box. The first thing worth noting is the transmission fluid; in the second generation H-1, not ATF SP-II is required (the same is poured into transfer case), and ATF MATIC-J RED-1 (original code.0450000140). The second feature is the displacement that will be needed for replacement. As noted earlier, it will largely depend on the method of draining and replacing, but in general, it will still need more in the automatic transmission of the Hyundai H-1 car, at least 10 liters (in Hyundai H1 with 2.4 G4KC and G4KE engines - 8.3 liters, for 2.5 l D4CB - 10 l, and 4D56 - 8.3 l). The third difference is the filling method, on the boxes it is more modern, the liquid is poured not through the dipstick, but a special filling hole (on the right side of the automatic transmission in the front part). And finally, the fourth difference is the replacement frequency, it has been extended and is at least 100 thousand km.
Of the tools, except for those that are needed to unscrew the pallet and the filter, you will also need: a hexagon to "8" (unscrew the filler plug), an open-end 24 (level plug), an oil filler syringe. Instead of expensive original semi-synthetic oil Hyundai ATF Matiс-j pour synthetics Ravenol ATF Red-1 (4014835719019 - 1 liter, and 4014835719095 - 4 liter canister).
When switching from one type of oil to another, for example, from the factory ApolloOil or Matiс-j to Ravenol, complete replacement oils.
Self replacement The transmission fluid of the automatic transmission of the Grand Strarex 2.5 L D4CB car looks like this in general terms:
- Warm up the engine and gearbox;
- We drain from the pallet (about 4 liters will merge);
- We remove the hose from the supply of chilled oil to the box (from the two pipes going from the automatic transmission to the cooling radiator, together with the connections with the hoses, we throw off the one that goes from the top of the radiator) and drain about 3 more. The procedure is performed on a running engine with the selector shifted in all modes;
- Fill in as much oil as it turned out to drain;
- On a warmed-up engine, after the gearbox selector has been pushed again in all modes, we take a control measurement of the level (by setting it to the parking mode). On cars with a probe, in the usual way, and on those cars where there is no probe, we are looking for a control hole (on the left along the course of the automatic transmission).
Functions ATF oils in automatic transmission Hundaya Stareks (X-1):
- effective lubrication of rubbing surfaces and mechanisms;
- reduction of the mechanical load on the units;
- heat removal;
- removal of microparticles formed due to corrosion or wear of parts.
- wear of automatic transmission oil seals;
- wear of the surfaces of the shafts, the occurrence of a gap between the shaft and the sealing element;
- wear of the automatic transmission sealing element and the speedometer drive shaft;
- backlash input shaft Automatic transmission;
- damage to the sealing layer in the joints between the parts of the automatic transmission: pallet, automatic transmission housing, crankcase, clutch housing;
- loosening of the bolts that ensure the connection of the above-mentioned parts of the automatic transmission;
Due to a lack of oil or low-quality oil in the Hyundai Starex automatic transmission (H-1):
- plungers and channels of the valve body are clogged with mechanical particles, which leads to a shortage of oil in the packages and provokes wear of the sleeve, rubbing pump parts, etc.;
- steel transmission discs overheat and wear out quickly;
- rubberized pistons, thrust discs, clutch drum, etc; overheat and burn out;
- the valve body wears out and becomes unusable.
You can check the oil level in the automatic transmission Hyundai Starex (H-1) using a dipstick. The oil dipstick has two pairs of marks - the upper pair Max and Min allows you to determine the level on hot oil, the bottom pair - on cold oil. Using the dipstick, it is easy to check the condition of the oil: you need to drip oil onto a clean white cloth.
When choosing an automatic transmission oil Hyundai Starex (H-1) for replacement, you should be guided by a simple principle: it is best to use the oil recommended by Hyundai. In this case, instead of mineral oil, you can fill in semi-synthetic or synthetic, but in no case should you use oil "lower class" from the prescribed one.
Synthetic oil for automatic transmission Hundaya Stareks (X-1) is called "irreplaceable", it is poured for the entire service life of the car. Such oil does not lose its properties under the influence of high temperatures and is designed for a very long term use of Hyundai Starex (H-1). But we must not forget about the appearance of mechanical suspension as a result of wear of the clutches with a very significant mileage. If the automatic transmission has been operated for some time in conditions of a lack of oil, it is required to check the degree of its contamination and, if necessary, replace it.
Ways to change the oil in the automatic transmission Hyundai Starex (H-1):
- Partial oil change in the box Hyundai Starex (H-1);
- Complete oil change in the box Hyundai Stareks (X-1);
A complete oil change of the automatic transmission Hyundai Starex (H-1) is carried out using the installation for changing the oil in the automatic transmission, by specialists in the car service. In this case, you will need more oil ATF than the Hyundai Starex (H-1) automatic transmission. One and a half or double volume of fresh ATF is used for flushing. The cost will be more expensive than partial replacement, and not every car service provides such a service.
Partial ATF oil change in the Hyundai Starex (H-1) automatic transmission box according to a simplified scheme:
- Unscrew the drain plug, drain the old ATF oil;
- We unscrew the automatic transmission pan, which, in addition to the bolts holding it, is processed along the contour with a sealant.
- We get access to the automatic transmission filter, it is advisable to change it with each oil change, or rinse it.
- At the bottom of the pallet there are magnets that are necessary for collecting metal dust and shavings.
- We clean the magnets and rinse the pan, wipe dry.
- Install the automatic transmission filter in place.
- We install the automatic transmission pan in place, replacing the automatic transmission pan gasket if necessary.
- We tighten the drain plug, replacing the drain plug gasket for the automatic transmission.
Our technical center accepts for repair the automatic transmission Hyundai Grand Starex 2000-2016 years of release:
- 03-71LE (L4 2.6L engine, 2000-2007);
- 03-72LS (L4 2.4L engine, 2000-2007);
- AW30-43LE (L4 2.4 / 2.5L engine, 2000-2014);
- RE5RO5A (L4 2.5L engine, 2007-2014).
Gearboxes Hyundai Grand Starax, according to experts, are distinguished by a balanced and reliable design, smooth gear shifting. Friction elements, bushings, etc. wear out fairly evenly, and with regular maintenance of the automatic transmission, the service life can be very significant - up to 200-300 thousand km.
Diagnostics of the automatic transmission Hyundai Grand Starex
Diagnostics of the Hyundai Grand Starex automatic transmission allows you to find out the reasons for the occurrence of defects that affect the operation of the gearbox. For diagnostic work standard equipment is used.
Drawing up a fault finding for the Hyundai Grand Starex automatic transmission is necessary to draw up a list of spare parts that will be required for repairs, and to clarify the reasons that caused the defect in operation.
Oil change in automatic transmission Hyundai Grand Starex
Common defects in automatic transmission Hyundai Grand Starex
The main reasons for failure automatic boxes Hyundai Grand Starex gears:
- Damage to internal electrical wiring.
- Wear of the torque converter lock-up clutch,
- Incorrect operation or failure of solenoids.
- Deterioration of elements of the mechanical part, the appearance of metal particles in the box.
Repair of the Hyundai Grand Starex automatic transmission, which in such cases will be required, will include the replacement of failed parts and the restoration of units. If the nature of the defect significantly affected the performance of the automatic transmission, the car goes into emergency mode and can only move at first speed.
Our specialization is the repair of Hyundai Grand Starex automatic transmissions in Moscow, in our specialized auto-technical center on modern equipment highly qualified specialists with experience in the restoration of automatic gearboxes of the Korean automaker work. We guarantee our clients a high-quality and fast repair!
