2001 Accent GlS Man. Trans Fluid

I have had people tell me that the fluids in a manual car does not need
changing. Is that true? I have about 108000 on my 2001 accent no major
trouble as of yet (knock on wood) My dealership closed that i used to
goto and the closest one has rude a$$ service Techs.

 

I don't recall the interval specified in the owner's manual, so you should
check. If it were my car, I'd do it every 30k.

 

Thanks

 

In a standard transmission???

 

yes 5 speed

 

That's nuts, but it's your money to waste. That's like changing
synthetic engine oil at 2,000 mile intervals.


Matt

 

No kiddin'. It's a manual tranny for Pete's sake. I'm curious why
hyundaitech suggested it. He is usually well thought out, or speaking from
observed experience.

 

I did my elantra every 24 months or 40,000 KM

 

30k is just what I'd do on my car. Why? Because it's cheap and I think
it's a good interval. Just like I change my coolant every year. But
that's me.

Once upon a time, the recommended interval was 30k, but I'm remembering
from cars made 15 years ago. Bottom line, you're only required to do what
the manual says.