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May 21, 2021 Service bulletin

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual

Hyundai technical service bulletin 21-AT-006H for 1997-2010 Hyundai Sonata, 1997-2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2001-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and others.

Bulletin number
21-AT-006H
Component
Power train
Summary
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.  Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions.  Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.

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