Tips & Advice

Why It Matters?
Your vehicle’s air filter helps protect the engine by preventing dust, dirt, leaves, and other airborne particles from entering. It plays a vital role in maintaining smooth and efficient engine performance.


When should it be replaced?
Hyundai recommends changing your air filter every 40,000 km or every 2 years whichever comes first based on your vehicle model and driving conditions. Following the Periodic Maintenance Service Schedule helps keep your engine running smoothly and efficiently.


Why is it important?
Over time, the air filter becomes clogged with debris. A dirty filter restricts airflow to the engine, which may cause the engine to burn more fuel than necessary, lose power, run unevenly, or trigger the “Check Engine” light.


What if I delay replacement?
Ignoring air filter maintenance can lead to poor engine performance, reduced fuel efficiency, or even prevent the engine from running properly. In severe cases, a damaged or overly dirty filter may let harmful particles into the engine, causing potential damage.


Need more frequent checks?
If you often drive in dusty areas or heavy traffic with frequent stops, it's best to inspect and replace the air filter more frequently, possibly at half the standard interval.

Why It Matters?
Transmission fluid keeps all the moving parts in your car’s transmission system running smoothly. For automatic cars, it also cools the system and helps transfer engine power to the wheels.


Why and When to Change It
Yes, it’s important to change your transmission fluid as recommended to keep your vehicle running efficiently and avoid costly repairs.


Here’s what Hyundai recommends:
• Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT): Change every 60,000 km or 3 years, whichever comes first.
• Automatic Transmission: Depends on usage, but generally between 60,000 km – 120,000 km. More frequent changes won’t hurt and can help prolong transmission life.



Why Should I Change My Transmission Fluid?
• Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT): Over time, small metal particles from gears and bearings build up in the fluid. These tiny bits can reduce the effectiveness of the fluid, leading to faster wear and damage. Changing the fluid removes those contaminants and helps your transmission last longer.
• Automatic Transmission: Automatic transmission fluid wears out faster due to heat and picks up metal particles as the transmission runs. Dirty or degraded fluid can cause serious damage if not replaced on time.


What Happens If I Don’t Change It?
Old or dirty fluid full of metal shavings can cause poor shifting, damage internal components and reduce the lifespan of your transmission. It can lead to expensive repairs and regular fluid changes help prevent that.


Do I Need to Do Anything Between Services?
Yes! Check the transmission fluid level regularly. Running low on fluid can cause shifting problems and damage. You might not notice anything until it’s too late, so it's best to stay on top of it.


How to Check Your Transmission Fluid?
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT): It’s not easy to check DCT fluid on your own. We recommend having it checked during your regular engine oil change at our service centre. It only takes a minute when the car is on the lift.

Automatic Transmission: Most automatic cars have a dipstick for checking transmission fluid. Make sure you’re using the transmission dipstick and not the engine oil one.

To check:
• Make sure the engine is warmed up
• Car should be running and in "Park"
• Pull the transmission dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it back, then pull it out again to check the level

Always refer to your owner’s manual, as some models may have different steps.

Hyundai Tip: Unlike engine oil, transmission fluid doesn’t burn off, so if the level is low, it usually means there’s a leak. Be sure to get it checked!

Why It Matters?
Your brake system uses a special hydraulic fluid to transfer pressure when you hit the brakes. This fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture over time. Moisture in the system can reduce braking performance, lower the fluid’s boiling point, and even cause internal rusting.

Did you know? Leaving brake fluid exposed to air can lead to contamination, so always keep it sealed!

Types of Brake Fluid:
Most cars use DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. Always refer to your owner’s manual and only use the type recommended by Hyundai.


Should I change brake fluid when recommended?
Hyundai recommends replacing your brake fluid every 20,000 km or every 2 years, whichever comes first under normal driving conditions.


Why is this important?
Modern brake systems, especially those with ABS, are sensitive to moisture and debris buildup. Old or contaminated fluid can cause rust, damage internal components and reduce braking performance. All of which could lead to costly repairs or dangerous situations.


What if I don’t?
Delaying brake fluid replacement may lead to reduced braking performance, fluid leaks from corrosion, and potential brake system failure.


Any maintenance in between?
Yes! Check your brake fluid monthly or if the warning light appears, as low levels may signal worn pads or a leak that needs immediate attention.

Hyundai Tip: Brake fluid doesn’t deplete under normal conditions, so a low level usually indicates a problem, get it checked right away.

Why It Matters?
Your car’s brakes slow the vehicle by creating friction either with disc brakes, where pads squeeze a spinning rotor like bicycle brakes or drum brakes, where shoes press against a spinning drum. Since braking relies on friction, brake parts wear down over time and this service checks their condition to determine if replacement is needed.


Should I get this service done?
Yes! Hyundai recommends servicing your brake system and replacing brake fluid every 20,000 km or 2 years, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions.


Why is this important?
Ignoring brake maintenance can lead to brake failure and damage to costly parts like rotors, drums and callipers. Early care helps you avoid expensive repairs later.


What if I don’t do it?
Your brakes could fail, or cause damage that leads to costly fixes. Regular checks keep you safe and your repair bills low.

Signs you need brake service between intervals:
• Brake warning light flashes
• Squealing, chirping, or grinding noises
• Pulsing brake pedal
• Shaky steering wheel
• Longer stopping distances
• Car pulls to one side when braking

If you notice any of these, book an appointment with your nearest Hyundai workshop or authorized dealer.

Why It Matters?
Coolant is the fluid that absorbs heat from your engine and releases it through the radiator. Servicing coolant means draining or flushing the cooling system and refilling it with fresh fluid.


Should I do this service when recommended?
Yes. Replacing the coolant removes dirt and rust that can clog your cooling system and cause overheating. Hyundai recommends changing coolant every 100,000 km or 5 years, depending on its condition and vehicle models.


Why is this important?
Coolant breaks down over time, and its rust inhibitors wear out, allowing corrosion inside your engine and radiator. This corrosion contaminates the coolant and can block tiny cooling passages.


What happens if I skip this?
Without rust protection, your cooling system will corrode, especially the engine block. Rust particles can clog the radiator and heater passages, causing engine overheating — which can lead to costly repairs.


Maintenance between intervals:
Check coolant levels regularly (see your owner’s manual for timing). When cold, coolant should be at or above the “minimum” line; when hot, near the “max” line.

If coolant level drops, it may indicate an external or internal leak (the latter being more costly). Promptly fixing leaks helps prevent engine damage and costly repairs.

Why It Matters?
This service involves inspecting or replacing the belts in your engine compartment. Your car’s water pump, power steering pump and other accessories are all driven by rubber belts.


Should I do this service when it’s recommended?
Yes, drive belts typically last between 50,000 to 60,000 km depending on driving conditions.


Why do I have to do this?
Belts wear out over time and eventually crack or degrade due to exposure to ozone in the air.


What happens if I don’t do this?
If a belt breaks, the component it powers like the alternator, power steering pump, or water pump will stop working. If the serpentine belt fails, multiple systems will shut down potentially causing engine overheating and damage.


Is maintenance needed between intervals?
Regularly inspect your belts for cracks, and if you hear a screeching noise when starting or turning sharply, it may indicate a loose or worn belt.

Why It Matters?
Your vehicle needs a break-in period of about 1,000 km before fuel consumption stabilizes.

Fuel efficiency depends not only on your vehicle’s condition but also on driving habits and conditions. Frequent stops, idling, sudden acceleration, harsh braking, and speeding all increase fuel use. Short trips also affect fuel consumption, as the engine needs time to reach its optimal temperature.

Using poor-quality or insufficient fuel can lower efficiency, and underinflated tires cause higher fuel consumption always keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure. Issues like a clogged air filter, worn clutch, poorly tuned engine, and high pollution can also impact fuel use.

For best results, follow your Warranty/Service Booklet and keep up with scheduled maintenance.

Why It Matters?
Spark plugs are small components that create the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture in your engine. This ignition powers your vehicle. Over time, spark plugs wear out or the gap between electrodes widens, affecting engine performance.


Should I do this service?
Yes. Hyundai recommends replacing spark plugs every 80,000 km, depending on driving conditions.


Why is it important?
Worn or dirty spark plugs can cause misfires, rough idling, poor fuel efficiency, and increased emissions. Replacing them helps keep your engine running smoothly and efficiently.


What happens if I skip it?
Delaying this service may lead to engine misfires, harder starts, reduced power, and higher fuel consumption.


Maintenance tip:
Even long-life spark plugs (up to 100,000 km) can seize if left untouched for too long. Regular checks can also reveal early signs of engine issues.

Why It Matters?
Tire rotation involves repositioning your tires, such as switching front and rear tires or reversing their direction, depending on the type of tires. it’s important to rotate them regularly. This helps all tires wear at the same rate, giving you better performance and safety.


Should I do this service when it’s recommended?
Yes. Rotating your tires every 10,000 – 12,000 km helps extend their lifespan. Hyundai also recommends checking your wheel alignment during the serv



Why do I have to do this?
Rotating tires promotes even tread wear, leading to better performance, longer tire life, and cost savings over time.




What happens if I don’t?
Your tires will wear unevenly, which can lead to reduced traction, a rougher ride, and the need to replace tires sooner.



Is maintenance needed between intervals?
No additional maintenance is required between rotations but always monitor tire pressure and tread condition regularly.

Why It Matters?
Why Checking Tire Pressure Matters
Tire pressure is the amount of air in your tires, measured in pounds per square inch (PSI). It’s important to check it at least once a month using a tire pressure gauge.


Should I Check It Regularly?
Yes, keeping your tires properly inflated is essential for safety, comfort, fuel efficiency, and tire life.

Why Is It So Important?
• Safety: Tires are your car’s only contact with the road. Incorrect pressure affects braking, handling, and stability.
• Comfort: Overinflated tires make your ride bumpy. Underinflated tires feel sluggish and can squeal when turning.
• Fuel Efficiency: Low pressure increases rolling resistance, which means your car uses more fuel.
• Tire Life: Incorrect pressure causes uneven wear and can lead to overheating or even tire failure.


What Happens If I Ignore It?
Overinflated tires reduce contact with the road, leading to less grip and a harsher ride.
Underinflated tires increase surface contact, causing more friction, faster wear, and a higher risk of overheating or blowouts.

Even without leaks, tire pressure can drop naturally especially in colder weather. For every 10°C drop in temperature, you can lose about 1 PSI.


How Do I Know the Right Tire Pressure?
Don’t rely on the number printed on the tire—that’s the maximum pressure.
Instead, check your owner’s manual or the sticker inside the driver’s door for the recommended PSI.
Use a digital or dial-type pressure gauge for the most accurate reading.


When Should I Check Tire Pressure?
Check when the tires are cold meaning the car hasn’t been driven for a few hours.
Driving heats up the tires and gives a false reading.
Also, don’t forget to:
• Check all four tires—one could be low even if the others are fine.
• Check your spare tire occasionally. If it’s a compact spare, it likely needs a different pressure (usually printed on the tire itself).