Hyundai Terracan 2001 2.9 diesel service and maintenance

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity: 7.1 litres (7.5 quarts)
For regular oil change Hyundai Terracan 2001 2.9 diesel takes approx. 6.5 litres of oil, 7.1 litres is total engine oil capacity.
Oil change interval is 15,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.
Recommended oil type (Oil Viscosity Classification SAE) is 5W-30, 5W-40

Air filter

Replacement interval for the air filter is 15,000 km.
After prolonged driving in particularly dusty conditions, it is advisable to check the condition of the air filter earlier and replace it if the filter is visibly dirty.

Fuel filter

Hyundai Terracan 2.9 diesel fuel filter replacement interval: 15,000 km

Glow plugs

Glow plugs change interval is 120,000 km.

Timing belt

Manufacturers recommended timing belt replacement interval for Hyundai Terracan 2.9 diesel is 60,000 km.
The experience of Hyundai Terracan owners confirms that timing belt does in fact last for the specified mileage.
Running your car in aggressive environments (e.g. salt, sand, etc.) causes timing belt to degrade faster and reduces its lifespan; under such conditions, the belt may need to be replaced sooner.

Serpentine (drive) belt

Hyundai Terracan 2001 2.9 CRDi serpentine or alternator belt replacement interval is 60,000 km.

Engine coolant

Engine coolant (antifreeze) recommended replacement interval for Hyundai Terracan 2.9 diesel is 45,000 km or 3 years, whichever comes first.

Gearbox oil change

Hyundai Terracan automatic transmission oil change interval is 120,000 km, the gearbox oil filter must also be changed at the same time as the oil.
Gearbox oil specification is Toyota ATF Type T-IV. Gearbox oil capacity is 8.3 litres (8.8 quarts).

Gearbox maintenance information is provided for Aisin AW30-40LE gearbox. Before servicing, make sure your car has this particular gearbox.