Four-door sedan · 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)

2008 Hyundai Elantra SE Manual


Hyundai's 2008 U.S. brochure lists the SE with this 5-speed manual configuration.

2008 Hyundai Elantra — white 1.6 GLS sedan, rear three-quarter view
Exact 2008 Elantra reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

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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
5-speed Manual

United States configuration. Option packages, emissions calibrations, colors, and accessories are not separate configurations.

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2008 Hyundai Elantra: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Elantra GLS Manual2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)5-speed ManualFour-door sedan
Elantra GLS Automatic2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)4-speed Automatic with overdriveFour-door sedan
Current carElantra SE Manual2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)5-speed ManualFour-door sedan
Elantra SE Automatic2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four (138 hp ULEV / 132 hp PZEV)4-speed Automatic with overdriveFour-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 Manual. 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.

    Applies to: 2008 · 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four · United States · Cataloged engine application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi · Normal usage.

    Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

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    • 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.

    Applies to: 2008 · 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four · United States · Cataloged engine application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

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  • Climate-control air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Climate-control air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Whichever comes first; replace more frequently under severe use.

    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

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 60,000 mi · Normal usage; replace more frequently under severe use.

    Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

    Iridium-coated plugs

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 100,000 mi · Normal usage; replace more frequently under severe use.

    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

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 25,000 mi / 24 months · Whichever comes first.

    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.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 105,000 mi · Normal usage.

    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.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

    Published interval: 90,000 mi · Normal-usage replacement interval.

    Source: Hyundai — 2008 Elantra Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 — Scheduled Maintenance table · checked

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Sources

  1. Hyundai Motor America — 2008 Elantra brochure

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