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Fifth generation (MD) · MD · 2011–2016

2015Hyundai 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.

Fifth generation (MD) · MD

2015 Hyundai Elantra — Limited sedan in Sandy Bronze, front three-quarter view

Photo: “2015 Hyundai Elantra Limited Sedan in Sandy Bronze, front right” by Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

The 2015 model year

Overview

Hyundai Motor America's exact-year archive documents 7 2015 Elantra configuration rows across 2 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 (145 hp)
  • 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp)
Transmissions
6-speed Manual, 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic
Body styles
Four-door sedan, Five-door hatchback

Year over year

What changed

  • The 2015 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 7 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 2015 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 2015 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 12 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe oil and filter replacement · checked

    Cataloged replacement-filter fitment

    Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four, 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four · United States · Cataloged engine applications only; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 316, Hyundai 2015 Elantra cataloged engines row — Lube — B7243 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    GT QRG — Normal oil/filter replacement

    Replace, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Normal oil/filter replacement · checked

    GT QRG — Severe oil/filter replacement

    Severe use; replace, whichever comes first. Consult the owner manual for the applicable severe conditions.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe engine air-filter replacement · checked

    Cataloged replacement-filter fitment

    Catalog fitment only; no service interval is inferred.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four, 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four · United States · Cataloged engine applications only; confirm VIN and installed engine before ordering.

    Source: Baldwin Filters — 2017 Automotive Applications catalog · Printed catalog page 316, Hyundai 2015 Elantra cataloged engines row — Air — PA4480 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    GT QRG — Normal air-filter replacement

    Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Normal air-filter replacement · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Replace, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe cabin-filter replacement · checked

    GT QRG — Normal cabin-filter replacement

    Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Normal cabin-filter replacement · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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, I, K. Severe-use codes in the cited table: A short trips under 5 miles (10 in freezing weather); B extensive idling/low-speed travel; C rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, gravel or salted roads; D corrosive salt/very cold weather; E sand; F heavy traffic above 90°F; G hills/mountains; H trailer/camper/roof rack; I police/taxi/commercial use or towing; J driving above 106 mph; K frequent stop-and-go traffic.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe spark-plug replacement · checked

    GT QRG — Normal iridium-plug replacement

    Replace, whichever comes first; the QRG specifies 100,000 miles or 10 years.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Normal iridium-plug replacement · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Severe plug replacement · checked

  • CoolantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Coolant

    Sourced interval available

    First coolant replacement

    First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi / 192,000 km / 120 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — First coolant replacement · checked

    Subsequent coolant replacement

    After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 48,000 km / 24 months · After the first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — Subsequent coolant replacement · checked

    GT QRG — First coolant replacement

    First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi / 120 months · First replacement, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — First coolant replacement · checked

    GT QRG — Subsequent coolant replacement

    After first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 / 24 months · After first replacement, repeat at this distance/time, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Subsequent coolant replacement · 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 37,500 mi / 60,000 km / 30 months · Inspect, not a normal replacement interval; whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed Manual · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe manual-transaxle replacement · checked

    GT QRG — Normal manual-fluid inspection

    Normal use. Distance is in miles; no calendar interval is given in this QRG row.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed Manual · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Normal manual-fluid inspection · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed Manual · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe automatic-fluid replacement · checked

    GT QRG — Normal automatic-fluid policy

    No check or service required for normal usage; severe replacement is separate.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · GT · United States · Factory GT quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Normal automatic-fluid policy · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · 6-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12,000 km / 6 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / 12 months · Normal service, whichever comes first.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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)

    Listed inspections at 15,000 miles/12 months, 60,000/48 and 105,000/84. Do not substitute the rear-disc interval.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 557–571; printed 7-9–7-23 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — 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.

    Applies to: 2015 · 1.8L DOHC D-CVVT inline-four (145 hp), 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · Sedan SE, Sedan Limited, Sedan Sport · United States · U.S. sedan only. The factory manual explicitly covers GDI-equipped vehicles (PDF page 581); the exact-year brochure identifies Sport as the 2.0L GDI sedan. Applying its unqualified common service table to Sport is a documented source inference, not an oil-capacity or parts-fitment claim.

    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 — 2015 Elantra U.S. sedan factory owner manual (preserved publication) · PDF pages 572–573; printed 7-24–7-25 — Severe driveshaft-boot inspection · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Rotate tires; inspect air cleaner, battery and vacuum hose · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — 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

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Inspect brake/clutch fluid, fuel filter, fuel lines/connections, fuel-tank air filter, parking brake and vapor hose/tank/filler cap · checked

    GT QRG — First accessory-belt inspection

    First inspection, whichever comes first; thereafter inspect every 15,000 miles or 24 months.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — First accessory-belt inspection · checked

    GT QRG — Severe driveshaft/boot inspection

    Severe use; inspect, whichever comes first. Consult owner manual for condition definitions.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Severe driveshaft/boot inspection · checked

    GT 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: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT quick-reference summary. Calendar limits and severe-condition definitions omitted here require the exact owner manual; no adjacent-body interval is inferred.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Severe front/rear brake, steering/linkage/ball-joint and parking-brake inspection · checked

    GT QRG — Fuel additive recommendation

    The QRG lists this recommendation; consult the exact owner manual for fuel-quality applicability before adding a product.

    Applies to: 2015 · 2.0L GDI D-CVVT inline-four (173 hp) · GT · United States · Factory GT 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 · The QRG lists this recommendation; consult the exact owner manual for fuel-quality applicability before adding a product.

    Source: Hyundai — 2015 Elantra GT U.S. Quick Reference Guide · PDF page 1 maintenance table, NP150-82014-D, revised December 11, 2014 — Fuel additive recommendation · checked

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