2004 Hyundai Tucson First generation Cooling Fluid Capacity
For 2004 Tucson First generation Hyundai recommends to use: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze cooling fluids. To select the right cooling fluid see the table below.
How much cooling fluid you need to put into 2004 Tucson depends on conditions listed below.
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| Condition | Volume |
|---|
| 2.0 All-wheel Drive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 139 HP engine (2004.8–2010.3) | 6.34 US qt. |
| Cooling fluid: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze | |
| 2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 139 HP engine (2004.8–2010.3) | 6.34 US qt. |
| Cooling fluid: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze | |
| 2.7 All-wheel Drive with gasoline V6 2.7 L 173 HP engine (2004.8–2010.3) | 9.4 US qt. |
| Cooling fluid: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze | |
| All other modifications | 8.35 US qt. |
| Cooling fluid: Ethylene glycol based antifreeze | |
Changing cooling fluid it's a bit tricky process but it can be done by yourself. The whole process will take 1–2 hours because you need to cool down the engine, and it will save you up to $150.
To replace coolant in 2004 Hyundai Tucson first you need to flush old fluid. Start with a cool engine. Drain the overflow reservoir first, then open the radiator cap, and open the radiator drain cock. After that check for cooling fluid drain plugs on the engine block. If your car have those unscrew them and drain coolant from the engine block. If you want to clean the system pour coolant cleaner and start the engine. Read the coolant cleaner manual and follow the product directions. Then flush coolant cleaner as you've flushed coolant before. The final step is to pour new coolant.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Hyundai Tucson 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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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 Tucson 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 2004 Hyundai Tucson you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.