Fifth generation (MD) · MD · 2011–2016
2013Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design era; a strong seller that briefly offered an Elantra Coupe (2013–2014) and the Elantra GT hatchback. US model years 2011–2016.

Photo: “2013 Hyundai Elantra SE in Shimmering Air Silver, Front Right” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
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 desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2013 Hyundai Elantra. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 8
- Scheduled topics
- 8
- Applicability stated
- 8
- Exact references
- 2
Before ordering Identify your engine, options and build date. Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine oil and filter
Exact reference available
Normal oil and filter replacement
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 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
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.
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
Catalog fitment — Engine oil and filter
Parts fitment only; this does not establish a service interval.
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
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
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GT — Normal oil and filter replacement
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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — Normal oil/filter replacement
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
Coupe QRG — Severe oil/filter replacement
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
Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Engine air filter
Exact reference available
Normal engine air-filter replacement
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Severe engine air-filter replacement
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, E. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe engine air-filter replacement · checked
Catalog fitment — Engine air-cleaner filter
Parts fitment only; this does not establish a service interval.
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
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
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GT — Normal air-filter replacement
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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — Normal air-filter replacement
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
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.
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
Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources
Cabin air filter
Sourced interval available
Normal cabin-filter replacement
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
Severe cabin-filter replacement
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, E. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked
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.
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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — Normal cabin-filter replacement
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
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.
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
Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Normal iridium-coated plug replacement
First replacement shown, whichever comes first; consult the manual for continuation beyond the displayed table.
Source: Hyundai — 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
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.
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
GT — Normal iridium plug replacement
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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — Normal iridium-plug replacement
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
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.
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
CoolantView intervals, applicability and sources
Coolant
Sourced interval available
First coolant replacement
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
Subsequent coolant replacement
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
GT — First coolant replacement
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
GT — Subsequent coolant replacement
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
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.
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
Transmission and transfer-case fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Transmission and transfer-case fluid
Sourced interval available
Normal manual-transaxle inspection
Inspect, not a normal replacement interval; whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Severe manual-transaxle replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval is specified. Applies to conditions A, C, E, F, G, I. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe manual-transaxle replacement · checked
GT — Normal manual-fluid inspection
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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — Normal manual-fluid inspection
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
Coupe QRG — Severe manual-fluid replacement
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
Automatic transaxle fluidView intervals, applicability and sources
Automatic transaxle fluid
Sourced interval available
Normal automatic-fluid service policy
No check or service required under normal usage; severe-service replacement is separate.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Severe automatic-fluid replacement
Replace at the listed distance; no month interval is specified. Applies to conditions A, C, E, F, G, I. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked
GT — Normal automatic-fluid inspection or policy
No check or service required in normal use; severe replacement is 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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — Normal automatic-fluid policy
No check or service required for normal usage; severe replacement is separate.
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
Coupe QRG — Severe automatic-fluid replacement
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
Scheduled checks and inspectionsView intervals, applicability and sources
Scheduled checks and inspections
Sourced interval available
Rotate tires; inspect battery, air-cleaner filter and vacuum hose
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Inspect brake hoses/lines, brake pads/calipers/rotors, exhaust, suspension mounting bolts, steering linkage/boots/ball joints and air-conditioning refrigerant
Normal service, whichever comes first.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Inspect brake/clutch fluid, fuel lines/connections, vapor hose/cap, parking brake, fuel filter and fuel-tank air filter
Normal inspection, whichever comes first. Fuel filters are maintenance-free but inspected according to fuel quality; replace for restriction, surging, power loss or starting problems rather than inventing scheduled replacement.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Inspect rear brake drums and linings (if equipped)
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
First drive-belt inspection
First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter every 15,000 miles/24 months. Replace for cracks or excessive loss of tension.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Normal driveshaft-boot inspections
Inspect first at 15,000 miles/12 months, then at 45,000/36, 75,000/60, 105,000/84 and 135,000/108. These are the displayed offset inspection columns, not an every-15,000-mile interval.
Source: Hyundai — 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
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.
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
Severe front brake and parking-brake inspection
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, D, G, H. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 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
Severe rear brake inspection
Service more frequently; the table does not give a numeric interval. Applies to conditions C, D, G, F. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.
Source: Hyundai — 2013 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · UD HMA, April 2, 2012; printed 7-17 — Severe rear brake inspection · checked
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.
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
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.
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
GT — Rotate tires; inspect battery, air cleaner and vacuum hose
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
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.
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
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.
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
GT — 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 — 2013 Elantra GT factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 370–381; printed 7-9–7-20 — First accessory-belt inspection · checked
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.
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
GT — Inspect brake/clutch fluid and fuel-tank air filter
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
GT — Conditional fuel additive
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Coupe QRG — First accessory-belt inspection
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
Coupe QRG — Severe driveshaft/boot inspection
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
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.
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Elantra GT Manual
- Body
- Five-door hatchback
- Engine
- 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (148 hp)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed Manual
- Built
- Regular production
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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