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Re: I need to know what type of fluid my manual...
Manual transmissions should never need fluid unless u have a leak. theres a plug on the side of the transmission. if u have your oil changed at a shop they can check it for you easily.
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Your transmission fluid is dangerously low (tranny is dry). The pops & jerks are the transmission internal components trying not to seize onto each other due to lack of lubrication and/or overheating. Low transmission fluid leads not only to loss of lubrication but lots of overheating (of the tranny). The loss of Elantra performance (speed tops out at 55), is caused by power loss due to friction inside the transmission. All your power is lost overheating the transmission (toward destruction), instead of being transmitted through the transmission to the wheels.
The 2004 Elantra takes Hyundai SP-III Automatic Transmission Fluid, with 8.4 quarts used in a total refill - but just 5 quarts at a fluid change. For How-to transmission fluid change instructions:
www.autozone.com claims that 2004 Hyundai Elantra can take these non-Hyundai ATF's: Lucas Semi-Synthetic Multivehicle ATF Pennzoil Muilt Vehicle ATF Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF Castrol High Mileage ATF
Most Japanese/Korean made cars actually have no transmission filter...such as hyundai, toyota, honda. Fluid changes should be listed in your owners manual...I think its between 60,000-80,000kms...but I changed mine earlier in my elantra and added in some Lucas for trannys since I noticed mine shifting hard between second and third...cleared it up.
you should have took it back first time ,the fault is to do with the control unit inside the gearbox ,its electrically operated and the manufacturer does not sell spares for the internals of an auto box ,so its an exchange gearbox complete ,a right rip off as far as i am concerned ,take it to another dealer out of town and dont tell them about changing the oil,
The fluid resivor is a small bowl with a cap on it on the drivers side under the hood near the brake master cylinder. If there is no fluid in it the clutch may be worn out and needs to be replaced. Also if you fill the resivor you may need to bleed the system. Fill the resivoir with normal brake fluid (DOT 3) them locate the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder bolted to the transmission. I have pictures for you of the Clutch master cylinder (where the fluid goes) and the slave cylinder where you bleed it.
Did you check the transmission fluid level? If necessary, add fluid. However you probably have a more serious problem. Take the car to a qualified transmission mechanic.
Genuine Hyundai ATF. DO NOT use any other fluid. I say again DO NOT use any other fluid even if it claims to be compatible. Hyundai says there is no substitute. Drive to your local Hyundai dealer and purchase the fluid there and take no chances of destroying your transmission to save a few dollars.
You should have some type of guarantee from a car lot or dealer. If private seller, then go to a reliable trans shop and have them change the trans filter and fluid. Its not good to have oil there, but it is not caustic and a trans shop should do ya.
I don't know if I can help but as an owner of a Hyundai Elantra 2000 GLS with 205,000 miles and the original clutch and transmission I'll try and help!
I always start with the lowest cost solution first and avoid mechanics as much as possible!
Have you checked the trans fluid?
It should be changed every 30,000 miles!
Sometimes a Lucas Trans Fluid will cure - fix slippage!
Have you checked for a clutch adjustmet!
An adjustment can cure - fix slippage!
Are you a clutch rider with your foot always on the clutch?
If so you may have worn out the clutch!
How many miles to you have on your Hyundai Elantra 2000?
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