2013 Hyundai Elantra | Car Model History

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This page covers the whole 2013 Hyundai Elantra model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

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Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

9factory configurations

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We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for factory trim, body, engine, and transmission combinations represented by the cited exact-year lineup records. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-01 from Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra archived model specifications.

Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan GLS Manual

Body: Four-door sedan
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed Manual
Built: Regular production

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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan GLS Automatic

Body: Four-door sedan
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built: Regular production

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Four-door sedan

Elantra Sedan Limited Automatic

Body: Four-door sedan
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built: Regular production

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Two-door coupe

Elantra Coupe GS Manual

Body: Two-door coupe
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed Manual
Built: Regular production

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Two-door coupe

Elantra Coupe GS Automatic

Body: Two-door coupe
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built: Regular production

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Two-door coupe

Elantra Coupe SE Manual

Body: Two-door coupe
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed Manual
Built: Regular production

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Two-door coupe

Elantra Coupe SE Automatic

Body: Two-door coupe
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built: Regular production

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Five-door hatchback

Elantra GT Manual

Body: Five-door hatchback
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed Manual
Built: Regular production

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Five-door hatchback

Elantra GT Automatic

Body: Five-door hatchback
Engine: 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
Gearbox: 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Built: Regular production

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The 2013 model year

Overview

Hyundai Motor America's exact-year archive documents 9 2013 Elantra configuration rows across 3 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)
Transmissions: 6-speed Manual, 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Body styles: Four-door sedan, Two-door coupe, Five-door hatchback

Year over year

What changed

The 2013 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 9 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 2013 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 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
Normal oil and filter replacement
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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–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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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–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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Catalog fitment — Engine oil and filter
Parts fitment only; this does not establish a service interval.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · United States · Cataloged engine application; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra L4-1.8L factory normal-service schedule (preserved service-manual database) · Maintenance > Service Intervals > Normal Service — recurring 7,500-mile rows · checked 2026-08-05
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B7243
  Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 2013 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 2013 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Lube — B7243 · checked 2026-08-31
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GT — Normal oil and filter replacement
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal oil and filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Severe oil and filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first. Severe conditions A–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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 3,750 mi / 6 months · Replace, whichever comes first. Severe conditions A–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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Normal oil/filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Replace, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Normal oil/filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe oil/filter replacement
Severe use; replace, whichever comes first. Consult the owner manual for the applicable severe conditions.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 3,750 mi / 6 months · Severe use; replace, whichever comes first. Consult the owner manual for the applicable severe conditions.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe oil/filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Engine air filter
Exact reference available
Normal engine air-filter replacement
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe engine air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Catalog fitment — Engine air-cleaner filter
Parts fitment only; this does not establish a service interval.
Applies to: 2013 · 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 2013 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Air — PA4480 · checked 2026-08-31
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin PA4480
  Qty. 1 · Engine air-filter element · catalog-listed
  Cataloged for the 2013 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 2013 Elantra 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) row — Air — PA4480 · checked 2026-08-31
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GT — Normal air-filter replacement
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Normal air-filter replacement
Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Normal air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe air-filter replacement
Severe use: service more frequently. The QRG refers to the owner manual for detailed applicability; it gives no numeric interval for this row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe air-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
Normal cabin-filter replacement
Replace, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Normal cabin-filter replacement
The displayed GT table lists replacements at 15,000 miles/12 months, 45,000/36, 60,000/48, 75,000/60, 90,000/72, 105,000/84, 120,000/96, 135,000/108 and 150,000/120. The 30,000-mile column omits this task; this record preserves the printed list rather than inventing a mark.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Normal cabin-filter replacement
Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 15,000 mi · Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Normal cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe cabin-filter replacement
Severe use: service more frequently. The QRG refers to the owner manual for detailed applicability; it gives no numeric interval for this row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked 2026-09-07
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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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 A, B, H, J, 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe spark-plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Normal iridium plug replacement
First replacement shown, whichever comes first; consult continuation guidance after the displayed table.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 105,000 mi / 84 months · First replacement shown, whichever comes first; consult continuation guidance after the displayed table.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal iridium plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Severe plug replacement
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions A, B, 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Normal iridium-plug replacement
Replace, whichever comes first; the QRG specifies 100,000 miles or 10 years.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 100,000 mi / 120 months · Replace, whichever comes first; the QRG specifies 100,000 miles or 10 years.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Normal iridium-plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe plug replacement
Severe use: service more frequently. The QRG refers to the owner manual for detailed applicability; it gives no numeric interval for this row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe plug replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coolant
Sourced interval available
First coolant replacement
First replacement, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 / 60 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-7–7-16 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — First coolant replacement
First replacement, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 120,000 mi / 120 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — First coolant replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Subsequent coolant replacement
After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Coolant source clarification needed
The available Coupe quick guide contains an unresolved coolant interval. Confirm the schedule in the exact Coupe owner manual or with Hyundai before using it; no sedan interval is substituted.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Coolant source clarification needed · checked 2026-09-07
Transmission and transfer-case fluid
Sourced interval available
Normal manual-transaxle inspection
Inspect, not a normal replacement interval; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe manual-transaxle replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Normal manual-fluid inspection
Inspect, not a scheduled replacement; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 37,500 mi / 30 months · Inspect, not a scheduled replacement; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal manual-fluid inspection · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Severe manual-fluid replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval specified. Severe conditions 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 75,000 mi · Replace at the listed distance; no month interval specified. Severe conditions 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe manual-fluid replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Normal manual-fluid inspection
Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 37,500 mi · Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Normal manual-fluid inspection · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe manual-fluid replacement
Severe use; replace at the listed mileage. No calendar interval or condition codes are supplied in the QRG.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 75,000 mi · Severe use; replace at the listed mileage. No calendar interval or condition codes are supplied in the QRG.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe manual-fluid replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Automatic transaxle fluid
Sourced interval available
Normal automatic-fluid service policy
No check or service required under normal usage; severe-service replacement is separate.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-7–7-16 — Normal automatic-fluid service policy · checked 2026-09-07
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.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 · 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Normal automatic-fluid inspection or policy
No check or service required in normal use; severe replacement is separate.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal automatic-fluid inspection or policy · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Severe automatic-fluid replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval specified. Severe conditions A, C, 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 60,000 mi · Replace at the listed distance; no month interval specified. Severe conditions A, C, 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Normal automatic-fluid policy
No check or service required for normal usage; severe replacement is separate.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Normal automatic-fluid policy · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe automatic-fluid replacement
Severe use; replace at the listed mileage. No calendar interval or condition codes are supplied in the QRG.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 60,000 mi · Severe use; replace at the listed mileage. No calendar interval or condition codes are supplied in the QRG.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked 2026-09-07
Scheduled checks and inspections
Sourced interval available
Rotate tires; inspect battery, air-cleaner filter and vacuum hose
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan Limited · United States · U.S. sedan only. Touring, GT, coupe and other engine variants require their own source.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; 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: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Sedan GLS, Sedan 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 — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Rotate tires; inspect battery, air cleaner and vacuum hose
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Rotate tires; inspect battery, air cleaner and vacuum hose · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Inspect brake hoses/lines, front and rear discs/pads, calipers, exhaust, suspension, steering/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 15,000 mi / 12 months · Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Inspect brake hoses/lines, front and rear discs/pads, calipers, exhaust, suspension, steering/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Inspect fuel filter, fuel lines/hoses/connections, vapor hose/cap and parking brake
Fuel filters are maintenance-free but inspected according to fuel quality; replace for restriction, surging, loss of power or hard starting rather than inventing scheduled replacement.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · Fuel filters are maintenance-free but inspected according to fuel quality; replace for restriction, surging, loss of power or hard starting rather than inventing scheduled replacement.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Inspect fuel filter, fuel lines/hoses/connections, vapor hose/cap and parking brake · checked 2026-09-07
GT — First accessory-belt inspection
First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Replace for cracking or lost tension.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 60,000 mi / 72 months · First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles or 24 months. Replace for cracking or lost tension.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — First accessory-belt inspection · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Normal driveshaft-boot inspections
Inspect at 15,000 miles/12 months, 45,000/36, 75,000/60, 105,000/84 and 135,000/108.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Normal driveshaft-boot inspections · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Inspect brake/clutch fluid and fuel-tank air filter
Normal service; whichever comes first.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · Normal service; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Inspect brake/clutch fluid and fuel-tank air filter · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Conditional fuel additive
One dealer-recommended bottle if TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable; do not mix other additives.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · One dealer-recommended bottle if TOP TIER detergent gasoline is unavailable; do not mix other additives.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — Conditional fuel additive · checked 2026-09-07
GT — 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe front-brake and parking-brake inspection · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Severe rear-disc inspection
Service more frequently; no numeric interval is specified. Severe conditions C, D, G, F. 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe rear-disc inspection · checked 2026-09-07
GT — 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe steering/linkage/ball-joint inspection · checked 2026-09-07
GT — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection
Inspect, whichever comes first. 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · GT · United States · 2013 U.S. GT hatchback only; sedan and coupe schedules are separate.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Inspect, whichever comes first. 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 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go.
Source: Hyundai Motor America — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 382–383; printed 7-21–7-22 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Rotate tires; inspect air cleaner, battery and vacuum hose
Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 7,500 mi · Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Rotate tires; inspect air cleaner, battery and vacuum hose · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Inspect A/C refrigerant, brake hoses/lines, driveshaft boots, electronic throttle, exhaust, front and rear brakes (installed disc/drum type), steering/linkage/ball joints and suspension bolts
Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 15,000 mi · Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Inspect A/C refrigerant, brake hoses/lines, driveshaft boots, electronic throttle, exhaust, front and rear brakes (installed disc/drum type), steering/linkage/ball joints and suspension bolts · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Inspect brake/clutch fluid, fuel filter, fuel lines/connections, fuel-tank air filter, parking brake and vapor hose/tank/filler cap
Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Inspect brake/clutch fluid, fuel filter, fuel lines/connections, fuel-tank air filter, parking brake and vapor hose/tank/filler cap · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — First accessory-belt inspection
First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter inspect every 15,000 miles or 24 months.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 60,000 mi / 72 months · First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter inspect every 15,000 miles or 24 months.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — First accessory-belt inspection · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe driveshaft/boot inspection
Severe use; inspect, whichever comes first. Consult owner manual for condition definitions.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Severe use; inspect, whichever comes first. Consult owner manual for condition definitions.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe driveshaft/boot inspection · checked 2026-09-07
Coupe QRG — Severe front/rear brake, steering/linkage/ball-joint and parking-brake inspection
Severe use: service more frequently. The QRG refers to the owner manual for detailed applicability; it gives no numeric interval for this row.
Applies to: 2013 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp) · Coupe GS, Coupe SE · United States · Factory Coupe quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra Coupe U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82013-A, revised October 27, 2012 — Severe front/rear brake, steering/linkage/ball-joint and parking-brake inspection · checked 2026-09-07

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