2013 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS Automatic

Service topics

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Scheduled topics

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Applicability stated

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Exact references

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• Engine oil and filterView intervals, applicability and sources

  01

  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

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  • 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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• Engine air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

  02

  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

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  • 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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• Cabin air filterView intervals, applicability and sources

  03

  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

• Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

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  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

• CoolantView intervals, applicability and sources

  05

  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

• Automatic transaxle fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

  06

  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

• Scheduled checks and inspectionsView intervals, applicability and sources

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  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