Fifth generation (MD) · MD · 2011–2016
2011Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design era; a strong seller that briefly offered an Elantra Coupe (2013–2014) and the Elantra GT hatchback. US model years 2011–2016.
Photo: “2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS in Radiant Silver, front right” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
The 2011 model year
Overview
Hyundai Motor America's exact-year archive documents 7 2011 Elantra configuration rows across 2 body and trim combinations. This MD roster keeps body, engine, and transmission applicability explicit rather than copying a neighboring model year.
Specifications
- Engines
- 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
- Transmissions
- 6-speed Manual, 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic, 5-speed Manual, 4-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
- Body styles
- Four-door sedan, Five-door wagon
Year over year
What changed
- The 2011 research boundary includes only the trims, bodies, engines, and transmissions supported by Hyundai's model-year record; equipment packages are not promoted into unsupported models.
Worth knowing
Notable
- The documented lineup exposes 7 source-backed combinations while preserving the distinction between a configuration roster and every standalone factory option.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- Confirm the VIN, engine, transmission, emissions label, and installed equipment before ordering service parts. On older cars, inspect corrosion, timing-drive history where applicable, cooling-system condition, suspension wear, and evidence of deferred fluid service.
Maintenance & service parts
Keep your 2011 Elantra on the road
Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.
Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2011 Hyundai Elantra. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 9
- Scheduled topics
- 9
- Applicability stated
- 9
- Exact references
- 2
Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
Normal oil and filter replacement
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal oil and filter replacement · checked
Severe oil and filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first. Applies to conditions A–I, K. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked
Baldwin oil-filter fitment — 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Lube — B7243 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B7243
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2011 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp); confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Lube — B7243 · checked
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Baldwin oil-filter fitment — 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four row — Lube — B7243 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B7243
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2011 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four row — Lube — B7243 · checked
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Touring — Normal oil and filter replacement
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal oil and filter replacement · checked
Touring — Severe oil and filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first. Severe conditions A–I, K. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked
Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air filter
Exact reference available
Normal engine air-filter replacement
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal engine air-filter replacement · checked
Severe engine air-filter replacement
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, E. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe engine air-filter replacement · checked
Baldwin air-filter fitment — 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Air — PA4480 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin PA4480
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2011 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp); confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Air — PA4480 · checked
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Baldwin air-filter fitment — 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four row — Air — PA4401 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin PA4401
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2011 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 318, Hyundai 2011 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four row — Air — PA4401 · checked
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Touring — Normal air-filter replacement
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal air-filter replacement · checked
Touring — Severe air-filter replacement
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions C, E. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe air-filter replacement · checked
Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
Normal cabin-filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal cabin-filter replacement · checked
Severe cabin-filter replacement
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, E. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked
Touring — Normal cabin-filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal cabin-filter replacement · checked
Touring — Severe cabin-filter replacement
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions C, E. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Normal iridium-coated plug replacement
First replacement shown, whichever comes first; consult the manual for continuation beyond the displayed table.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal iridium-coated plug replacement · checked
Severe spark-plug replacement
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions B, H. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe spark-plug replacement · checked
Touring — Normal iridium plug replacement
Replace every listed distance/time, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal iridium plug replacement · checked
Touring — Severe plug replacement
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions B, I. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe plug replacement · checked
CoolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Coolant
Sourced interval available
First coolant replacement
First replacement, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — First coolant replacement · checked
Subsequent coolant replacement
After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked
Touring — First coolant replacement
First replacement, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — First coolant replacement · checked
Touring — Subsequent coolant replacement
After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked
Transmission and transfer-case fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Transmission and transfer-case fluid
Sourced interval available
Normal manual-transaxle inspection
Inspect, not a normal replacement interval; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal manual-transaxle inspection · checked
Severe manual-transaxle replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval is specified. Applies to conditions A, C, E, F, G, I. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe manual-transaxle replacement · checked
Touring — Normal manual-fluid inspection
Inspect, not a scheduled replacement; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal manual-fluid inspection · checked
Touring — Severe manual-fluid replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval specified. Severe conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe manual-fluid replacement · checked
Automatic transaxle fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Automatic transaxle fluid
Sourced interval available
Normal automatic-fluid service policy
No check or service required under normal usage; severe-service replacement is separate.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal automatic-fluid service policy · checked
Severe automatic-fluid replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval is specified. Applies to conditions A, C, E, F, G, I. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked
Touring — Normal automatic-fluid inspection or policy
Inspect, not a scheduled replacement; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal automatic-fluid inspection or policy · checked
Touring — Severe automatic-fluid replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval specified. Severe conditions A, C, E, F, G, H, I. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked
Scheduled checks and inspectionsView intervals, applicability and sources
Scheduled checks and inspections
Sourced interval available
Rotate tires; inspect battery, air-cleaner filter and vacuum hose
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Rotate tires; inspect battery, air-cleaner filter and vacuum hose · checked
Inspect brake hoses/lines, brake pads/calipers/rotors, exhaust, suspension mounting bolts, steering linkage/boots/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Inspect brake hoses/lines, brake pads/calipers/rotors, exhaust, suspension mounting bolts, steering linkage/boots/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant · checked
Inspect brake/clutch fluid, fuel lines/connections, vapor hose/cap, parking brake, fuel filter and fuel-tank air filter
Normal inspection, whichever comes first. Fuel filters are maintenance-free but inspected according to fuel quality; replace for restriction, surging, power loss or starting problems rather than inventing scheduled replacement.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Inspect brake/clutch fluid, fuel lines/connections, vapor hose/cap, parking brake, fuel filter and fuel-tank air filter · checked
Inspect rear brake drums and linings (if equipped)
Normal inspection, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Inspect rear brake drums and linings (if equipped) · checked
First drive-belt inspection
First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles/24 months. Replace for cracks or excessive loss of tension.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — First drive-belt inspection · checked
Normal driveshaft-boot inspections
Inspect first at 15,000 miles/12 months, then at 45,000/36, 75,000/60, 105,000/84 and 135,000/108. These are the displayed offset inspection columns, not an every-15,000-mile interval.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal driveshaft-boot inspections · checked
Inspect electronic throttle control
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 294–303; printed 7-7–7-16 — Inspect electronic throttle control · checked
Severe front brake and parking-brake inspection
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, D, G, H. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe front brake and parking-brake inspection · checked
Severe rear brake inspection
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, D, G, F. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe rear brake inspection · checked
Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint inspection
Inspect, whichever comes first. Applies to conditions C, D, E, F, G, H, I. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint inspection · checked
Severe driveshaft-boot inspection
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, D, E, F, G, H, I. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2011 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 304; printed 7-17 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked
Touring — Inspect battery, air cleaner and vacuum hose
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect battery, air cleaner and vacuum hose · checked
Touring — Inspect brake fluid, brake hoses/lines, front and rear discs/pads, calipers, exhaust, suspension, steering/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect brake fluid, brake hoses/lines, front and rear discs/pads, calipers, exhaust, suspension, steering/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant · checked
Touring — Inspect fuel filter, fuel lines/hoses/connections, vapor hose/cap and parking brake
Normal inspection; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect fuel filter, fuel lines/hoses/connections, vapor hose/cap and parking brake · checked
Touring — First accessory-belt inspection
First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Replace for cracking or lost tension.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — First accessory-belt inspection · checked
Touring — Inspect driveshaft boots
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect driveshaft boots · checked
Touring — Inspect valve clearance for tappet noise or engine vibration; adjust if necessary
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect valve clearance for tappet noise or engine vibration; adjust if necessary · checked
Touring — Inspect fuel-tank air filter at 15,000/45,000/75,000/105,000/135,000 miles; replace at 30,000-mile/24-month multiples
Use alternating inspection/replacement columns; first inspection at 15,000 miles/12 months.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect fuel-tank air filter at 15,000/45,000/75,000/105,000/135,000 miles; replace at 30,000-mile/24-month multiples · checked
Touring — Inspect electronic throttle control
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect electronic throttle control · checked
Touring — Severe front-brake and parking-brake inspection
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions C, D, G, H. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe front-brake and parking-brake inspection · checked
Touring — Severe rear-disc inspection
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions C, D, G, H. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe rear-disc inspection · checked
Touring — Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint inspection
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions C, D, E, F, G, H, I. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint inspection · checked
Touring — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection
Inspect, whichever comes first. Severe conditions C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked
Timing beltView intervals, applicability and sources
Timing belt
Sourced interval available
Touring — Normal timing-belt replacement
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Normal timing-belt replacement · checked
Touring — Inspect timing-belt tensioner and idler
Inspect when the timing belt is inspected or replaced.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Inspect timing-belt tensioner and idler · checked
Touring — Severe timing-belt replacement
Replace, whichever comes first. Severe conditions B, C, D, E, F, G, I. A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling or prolonged low-speed driving; C rough/dusty/muddy/unpaved/gravel/salted roads; D corrosive salt or very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic over 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I patrol/taxi/commercial use or towing; J speeds over 100 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2011 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe timing-belt replacement · checked
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Elantra Elantra GLS Manual
- Body
- Four-door sedan
- Engine
- 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed Manual
- Built
- Regular production
Elantra Elantra GLS Automatic
- Body
- Four-door sedan
- Engine
- 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
- Built
- Regular production
Elantra Elantra Limited Automatic
- Body
- Four-door sedan
- Engine
- 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
- Built
- Regular production
Elantra Elantra Touring GLS Manual
- Body
- Five-door wagon
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
- Gearbox
- 5-speed Manual
- Built
- Regular production
Elantra Elantra Touring GLS Automatic
- Body
- Five-door wagon
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
- Gearbox
- 4-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
- Built
- Regular production
Elantra Elantra Touring SE Manual
- Body
- Five-door wagon
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
- Gearbox
- 5-speed Manual
- Built
- Regular production
Elantra Elantra Touring SE Automatic
- Body
- Five-door wagon
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
- Gearbox
- 4-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
- Built
- Regular production
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