Four-door sedan · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS Automatic
Hyundai's 2011 U.S. brochure lists the Elantra GLS with this 6-speed shiftronic automatic configuration.

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.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Elantra GLS
- Body style
- Four-door sedan
- Engine
- 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
- Transmission
- 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
United States configuration. Option packages, emissions calibrations, colors, and accessories are not separate configurations.
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| Configuration | Engine | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra Elantra GLS Manual | 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) | 6-speed Manual | Four-door sedan |
| Current carElantra Elantra GLS Automatic | 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) | 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic | Four-door sedan |
| Elantra Elantra Limited Automatic | 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) | 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic | Four-door sedan |
| Elantra Elantra Touring GLS Manual | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four | 5-speed Manual | Five-door wagon |
| Elantra Elantra Touring GLS Automatic | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four | 4-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic | Five-door wagon |
| Elantra Elantra Touring SE Manual | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four | 5-speed Manual | Five-door wagon |
| Elantra Elantra Touring SE Automatic | 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four | 4-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic | Five-door wagon |
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS 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
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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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