2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Manual

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 Manual

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

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2012 Hyundai Elantra: documented configuration differences
Configuration	Engine	Transmission	Body
Current carElantra Elantra GLS Manual	1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)	6-speed Manual	Four-door sedan
Elantra 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

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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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 12 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal oil and filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 3,750 mi / 6,000 km / 6 months · 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 — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Baldwin oil-filter fitment — 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · United States · Cataloged engine application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 317, Hyundai 2012 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Lube — B7243 · checked 2026-08-31
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Validated equivalentBaldwin B7243
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2012 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 317, Hyundai 2012 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Lube — B7243 · checked 2026-08-31
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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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal engine air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe engine air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Baldwin air-filter fitment — 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · United States · Cataloged engine application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 317, Hyundai 2012 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Air — PA4480 · checked 2026-08-31
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Validated equivalentBaldwin PA4480
Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2012 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 317, Hyundai 2012 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Air — PA4480 · checked 2026-08-31
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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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Replace, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 105,000 mi / 168,000 km / 84 months · First replacement shown, whichever comes first; consult the manual for continuation beyond the displayed table.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal iridium-coated plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe spark-plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
CoolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Coolant
Sourced interval available
First coolant replacement
First replacement, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 120,000 mi / 192,000 km / 120 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — First coolant replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Subsequent coolant replacement
After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 37,500 mi / 60,000 km / 30 months · Inspect, not a normal replacement interval; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal manual-transaxle inspection · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 75,000 mi / 120,000 km · 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 — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe manual-transaxle replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Rotate tires; inspect battery, air-cleaner filter and vacuum hose · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; 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 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · 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 — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; 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 2026-09-07
Inspect rear brake drums and linings (if equipped)
Normal inspection, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Normal inspection, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Inspect rear brake drums and linings (if equipped) · checked 2026-09-07
First drive-belt inspection
First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles/24 months. Replace for cracks or excessive loss of tension.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 60,000 mi / 96,000 km / 72 months · First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles/24 months. Replace for cracks or excessive loss of tension.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — First drive-belt inspection · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal driveshaft-boot inspections · checked 2026-09-07
Fuel additive only when TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable
One dealer-recommended bottle when TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable; do not mix additives. This is a conditional recommendation.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 12 months · One dealer-recommended bottle when TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable; do not mix additives. This is a conditional recommendation.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 295–304; printed 7-7–7-16 — Fuel additive only when TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe front brake and parking-brake inspection · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe rear brake inspection · checked 2026-09-07
Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint 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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint inspection · checked 2026-09-07
Severe driveshaft-boot 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.
Applies to: 2012 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Elantra GLS, Elantra Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · 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 — 2012 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 305; printed 7-17 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked 2026-09-07

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