Transmission flush recommendation 13 sedan

[G-59490]

Hyundai charges $300 for flush and $600 for what? Dippy service advisor couldn’t tell me.

 

[TinsleyC]

Have you tried calling any other dealerships?

 

[FredGen1]

Hyundai charges $300 for flush and $600 for what? Dippy service advisor couldn’t tell me.

Sounds like a 60 k service for about $900. In addition to trans fluid they flush & replace coolant, clean throttle body, change oil and filter and check everything else (brakes etc). If your transmission is balky nd you want to drive it while you wait for it to go out, be careful of the reflash. My 2012 3.8 sedan (61,000 miles) was showing bad signs (slip on upshifts once in a while, slightly hard downshifts sometimes) but it was driveable. Got fluid flush and Reflash made it undriveable - big slip then huge bang into 4th/5th gear - bad for u-joints at least, hard enough to tear out rear eventually). Awaiting reman tranny from Hyundai under warranty.

 

[TinsleyC]

Is the 8-speed in the older Gens the same as newer models? Mine seems fine & refined, it's a '19.

 

[FredGen1]

Is the 8-speed in the older Gens the same as newer models? Mine seems fine & refined, it's a '19.

The 2012 was the first year for the 8 speed. I believe the first half year or so they were made by Aisin (Hyundai part number 45000-4f050). So many were bad that a lot of these were replaced under warranty. Eventually they went to a ZF transmission which is better (p/n 45000-4f070). Newer years are string, bet yours is rock solid. Most of what I know about Gen 1 I picked up here on this great forum before I joined today - kudos to Sal.).. Love Hyundai - great company.

 

[FredGen1]

The 2012 was the first year for the 8 speed. I believe the first half year or so they were made by Aisin (Hyundai part number 45000-4f050). So many were bad that a lot of these were replaced under warranty. Eventually they went to a ZF transmission which is better (p/n 45000-4f070). Newer years are string, bet yours is rock solid. Most of what I know about Gen 1 I picked up here on this great forum before I joined today - kudos to Sal.).. Love Hyundai - great company.

should say newer years are "strong"...

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

The 2012 was the first year for the 8 speed. I believe the first half year or so they were made by Aisin (Hyundai part number 45000-4f050). So many were bad that a lot of these were replaced under warranty. Eventually they went to a ZF transmission which is better (p/n 45000-4f070). Newer years are string, bet yours is rock solid. Most of what I know about Gen 1 I picked up here on this great forum before I joined today - kudos to Sal.).. Love Hyundai - great company.

I feel the same way as you , This forum is excellent source of knowledge and good people trying to help good people! Hyundai rocks!!

 

[homeofstone]

zf was in the 1st gen thru 2011 v8 cars. the 8 speed is made by Hyundai. 2012 8 speed had some problems.

 

[coatseast]

zf was in the 1st gen thru 2011 v8 cars. the 8 speed is made by Hyundai. 2012 8 speed had some problems.

Hi, I have the 2012 3.8 with the 8 speed. What problems or symptoms should I be aware of for this unit. To be clear, I love the way it shifts and have had no problems. But do plan to do a proactive flush in the coming weeks. Car has 75K miles, I'm the original owner and like to keep it for another 8 years