2.4 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 189 HP engine (2012.9–)
every 150000 km / 10 years
expand_more2.4 with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 189 HP engine (2012.9–)
With iridium spark plugs
every 160000 km / 10 years
expand_moreTransfer case oil change interval
Under heavy service conditions
every 120000 km
Under normal service conditions
not prescribed by the manufacturer
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
Under heavy service conditions
every 120000 km
Otherwise
not prescribed by the manufacturer
Valve play test mode
every 90000 km / 6 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Hyundai Santa Fe service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Hyundai warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Hyundai Santa Fe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe generations
In 2012 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the Santa Fe. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.