automatic transmission fluid?

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
127,000 MILES • 3.5L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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Can i use Valvoline Import full synthetic automatic transmission fluid in my vehicle listed above?
Jan 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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STEVE W.
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Your Santa Fe uses Hyundai 00232-19057 SP4-M transmission fluid if it is the conventional automatic. Looking at the compatibility on their bottle it only lists the SP-3 so I wouldn't use it.
Jan 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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JOE1953
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Where do I buy the 00232-19057 SP4-M transmission fluid from and how much it cost?
Jan 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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STEVE W.
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You can get the OEM fluid from a dealer or look around for fluid that says it is SP-IV M compatible. There are a couple companies that have it, many parts stores can also get it if they don't have an equivalent in stock.

https://www.hyundaipartsdeal.com/genuine/hyundai-atf-sp-iv-m~00232-19057.html
Jan 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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JOE1953
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how do I know if the fluid is bad? The fluid I drain out the color of it is a dark color.
Jan 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Transmission fluid should be a translucent red color. If it is dark, chances are it is dirty or burnt. If that is the case, I would recommend servicing it.

Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Take care,

Joe
Jan 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM