Four-door sedan · 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE Automatic
Hyundai's 2008 U.S. brochure lists the SE with this 4-speed automatic with overdrive configuration.
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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- SE
- Body style
- Four-door sedan
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic with overdrive
United States configuration. Option packages, emissions calibrations, colors, and accessories are not separate configurations.
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Compare 4 related configurations — current car marked
| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra GLS Manual | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV) | 5-speed Manual | Four-door sedan |
| Elantra GLS Automatic | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV) | 4-speed Automatic with overdrive | Four-door sedan |
| Elantra SE Manual | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV) | 5-speed Manual | Four-door sedan |
| Current carElantra SE Automatic | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV) | 4-speed Automatic with overdrive | Four-door sedan |
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 Hyundai Elantra SE Automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 7
- Scheduled topics
- 7
- Applicability stated
- 7
- Exact references
- 2
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Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
The severe-use interval is 3,000 miles. Baldwin lists B7243 for this cataloged Elantra engine; this establishes fitment only, not the service interval.
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B7243
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2008 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 319, Hyundai 2008 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four row — Lube — B7243 · checked
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Engine air-cleaner filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air-cleaner filter
Exact reference available
Inspect every 7,500 miles; replace more frequently under severe use. Baldwin catalog fitment is shown separately from the published service interval.
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
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- Validated equivalentBaldwin PA4401
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2008 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 319, Hyundai 2008 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four row — Air — PA4401 · checked
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Climate-control air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Climate-control air filter
Sourced interval available
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Platinum-coated plugs
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
Iridium-coated plugs
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
Engine coolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine coolant
Sourced interval available
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
Automatic transaxle fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Automatic transaxle fluid
Sourced interval available
The severe-use replacement interval is 30,000 miles.
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
Timing beltView intervals, applicability and sources
Timing belt
Sourced interval available
Inspect at 60,000 miles; the severe-use replacement interval is 60,000 miles.
Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked
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