Five-door wagon · 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS Automatic
Hyundai's 2012 U.S. brochure lists the Elantra Touring GLS with this 4-speed shiftronic automatic configuration.
Photo: “2012 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GL in Ceramic White, front right” by Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Elantra Touring GLS
- Body style
- Five-door wagon
- Engine
- 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four
- Transmission
- 4-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
United States configuration. Option packages, emissions calibrations, colors, and accessories are not separate configurations.
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 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 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
- 8
- Factory intervals
- 8
- Fitment-scoped
- 8
- Exact references
- 2
Before orderingIdentify 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 filter
Exact reference available
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 317, Hyundai 2012 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 2012 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 317, Hyundai 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked
Engine air filter
Exact reference available
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 317, Hyundai 2012 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 2012 Elantra 2.0L DOHC CVVT inline-four; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 317, Hyundai 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe air-filter replacement · checked
Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
Touring — Normal cabin-filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Touring — Normal iridium plug replacement
Replace every listed distance/time, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe plug replacement · checked
Coolant
Sourced interval available
Touring — First coolant replacement
First replacement, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked
Automatic transaxle fluid
Sourced interval available
Touring — Normal automatic-fluid inspection or policy
Inspect, not a scheduled replacement; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked
Scheduled checks and inspections
Sourced interval available
Touring — Inspect battery, air cleaner and vacuum hose
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — Conditional fuel additive
One dealer-recommended bottle if TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable; do not mix other additives.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 323–325; printed 7-8–7-10 — Conditional fuel additive · 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked
Timing belt
Sourced interval available
Touring — Normal timing-belt replacement
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2012 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 — 2012 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 — 2012 Elantra Touring factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF page 326; printed 7-11 — Severe timing-belt replacement · checked
Sources
Other 2012 configurations