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Hyundai Accent 1997–2012technical service bulletin

Bulletin 21-AT-006H · NHTSA communication 10196546 · issued May 21, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
1997–2012
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ  s ownerâ  s manual. ï · Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï · Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.