Just an fyi I called the dealership they wanted 310 to preform this service. When I asked specifically what they would be doing the response was a drain and fill. I purchased 4 quarts of the specific fluid at the dealership it was verified by the vin number. Thanks for posting this video Noah👍🏼
I was curious as to whether it would be best to take it to the dealership. I change the oil in my 2021 Forte and my wife's 2019 Niro, but I figured the transmission would be more complicated. Just an extra plug to take off and it's that simple. Definitely saved me a chunk of change finding this video.
@@paulclarke3977 I’m not sure but if I’m glad the forte has the 2.0 MPFI instead of direct injection 1.6 with variable valve timing. Good ol DOHC does the trick. Less to go wrong and less fouled plugs etc.
Some of these CVTs may have two filters - a small prefilter on the side of the transmission and then a larger one where you drop the pan. My old Versa had this setup.
Great vid thanks for posting and good for you on the 3k mile engine oil changes too. That engine and trans will have a long healthy life with good maintenance like that. One trick works for me on cvt and regular trans drain-fills where you use the measuring method is to get the transmission as hot as possible like right after a long highway drive, let the fluid drain overnight this way I usually get up to a whole extra quart to drain. Also have the new fluid in the same location as the old fluid so by the morning the old and new fluids are the same temperature. Then measure and add the same amount for best accuracy
Remember, “Lifetime Fluid” refers only to the lifetime of the warranty period. Preventive maintenance is the only way to keep cars running well for a nice long time
Did my fluid in my 2020 forte last summer at 30k and the fluid was pretty dark but not black. Cvt fluid does breakdown pretty quickly so definitely recommend changing it every 30k.
There could be a small cartridge filter on the side of it somewhere too. I know a lot of Japanese CVTs and transmissions have it. I am not sure if Hyundai and Kia do it. I never had one of their vehicles. Maybe there is a forum some place that discusses the locations of any filters it may have. On a transmission that does have it there is a small usually cast aluminum housing over it. It is often held on with 4 10 mm bolts but some Nissans have it held with just one. Inside there would be the smallest cartridge filter you will ever see. Just make sure to get the proper gasket with it just in case you need it because on Nissans (I own one) it can be some odd metal O ring or a regular one of a specific size.. They are obviously not interchangeable. On my vehicle simply changing it all by itself makes a huge difference in smoothness. It is a secondary filter that does some actual filtering and the one in the pan is most likely just a screen. I just like to verify that the pan one is not simply a screen since it will need changed more frequently and so I cringe when a mechanic just says it is just a screen. I kindly ask him if he has that specific filter around for me to see for myself.
I have a 19 civic coupe ex-t, and do a drain and fill once a year. It's so easy and cheap it's worth doing. I also do the small filter behind the warmer at the same time. I did the pan filter and gasket at 50,000. I'll do the pan filter again at 100,000. You should have 2 filters btw. Once behind your cvt fluid warmer/cooler.
Just fyi you don't want to overfill CVT fluid there is a overflow plug on the side of the housing 24mm plug open and drain excess until just a trickle then plug back up
I have the same measuring container from WalMart. It was the best for the money. Something of similar firm plastic was a ridiculous price at Home Depot and nothing like it at Harbor Freight. Same with oil, same brands are cheaper there. Other car items too.
Very easy to do I used a new rubber made pitcher filled the old fluid marked a line with a permanent marker cleaned out the pitcher real good and refilled with fresh fluid. The car had 66k on it the fluid was brown in color. Test drove the car every thing was fine. In the manual it states replace fluid at z60k severe conditions
did you need a scan tool to turn off the service reminder? my friend’s 2022 Seltos has the service reminder on and it’s not the same reset as the oil maintenance reset.
Thanks so much for the video, my 22 Elantra is about to get the treatment! Do you know if there is a 'leveling' process for the IVT like other transmissions, where you have to open an overflow plug when the transmission is hot?
@@bundaeggi I am sure there is but I am not aware of. Everytime I have done a service I get 3 quarts out so I put that right back in. You could always check with the dealer
Can you please tell me if the drain bolt on bottom is magnetic, I saw some black on the bottom of your bolt but I don’t know if it’s metal shavings…..great video! Regards, Tony
Yes, the dealer and manufacturer know the tranny will break after warranty is over but another reason is people would ruin their transmissions putting too much or too little fluid then the manufacturer has to pay for repair or new transmission on what was not their fault.
Wow I am amazed how not clean it was. My 2021 .. has 29,000km only .. so at 60,000 km I better tell them to do the transmission service; I would hope that they would drop the pan and do a "service" of some sort - replace the filters if inexpensive - clean out the pan type thing.
Really, really appreciate your response. Doing more research as I believe my 2023 kona essential 2 litre is an IVT transmission not a cvt transmission ?
Do you know if a 2019 kia forte lxs has a transmission filter? A called a dealer and they told me they don’t have transmission filter. I’m asking since these cars are very similar
Im curious if we change transmission oil half of Hyundai/KIA recommendation, do we need to change the belt? At what KM/miles you think we need to change the belt before it's broken?
@@3wheelan i mean, if chain belt breaks after warranty is over, chain will damage other transmission part. So im thinking of changing it to prevent changing whole IVT transmission if chain belt breaks.
@@DOUBLEODDZERO the problem is, whole cvt transmission cost to much, so i thinking how to reduce cost as much as possible related to cvt problem/ breakdown
I don't think there's a way to change the belt / chain, that would require an entire transmission rebuild, so that's too drastic to worry about. If the chain / belt breaks will need to replace the whole transmission. The advantage of the IVT or CVT transmissions is gas mileage. my 2009 Kia Rio had a 5-speed manual transmission at 60 miles per hour it was turning over 3000 rpm. with my 2019 Kia forte ivt transmission at 60 miles an hour it's turning over around 1800 RPM.
The fact he swapped out the old oil for fresh is more then 99% of people who own cars with CVT's. Been doing this every 30,000km on my Kia forte and still going strong at 225,000km.
They also recommend changing the oil every 8k. I change mine every 4k and do the filter every other change. Also did oil and filter after first 1k miles just because oil is cheap. Filters looked like new every time. Those are cheap too.
Did you know that the AMSOIL CVT fluid is approved for your car and it wont void the warranty if you use it? I was also concerned about my CVT on my Mirage, different manufactuer but same issue, worried about my CVT lasting. The AMSOIL CVT fluid is a true synthetic, that facrtory fill is just mineral oil with food coloring! The true synthetic fluid went into my Mirage and make that transmission run so much smoother and shift easier as well. It will do the same for your car as well, seems is you are going to the trouble of changing trans oil you might as well go all the way and give it the AMSOIL treatment!
Lifetime is not a great recommendation. Even when they recommend 60,000 it really is just to fool you into thinking there is something magical about the vehicle that makes it never need any of the fluids changed. Then one day the thing just stops working.
No issues at all. I am not sure if it's my brain, but it seems way smoother after the change. If you do yours just use OEM fluid from the dealer. Not worth using an aftermarket it's not that much more expensive for OEM
Finally a video made for kia / Hyundai IVT transmission fluid change. Thanks for making this video. I own a 2019 Forte w/ a IVT transmission 33k miles
Just an fyi I called the dealership they wanted 310 to preform this service. When I asked specifically what they would be doing the response was a drain and fill. I purchased 4 quarts of the specific fluid at the dealership it was verified by the vin number. Thanks for posting this video Noah👍🏼
Glad I was able to help!
Another easy DIY: Cabin filter. Dealership wanted $50, you can buy the filter at WM or any parts place for $10 to $15 - takes 5 minutes to change.
I was curious as to whether it would be best to take it to the dealership. I change the oil in my 2021 Forte and my wife's 2019 Niro, but I figured the transmission would be more complicated. Just an extra plug to take off and it's that simple. Definitely saved me a chunk of change finding this video.
What year is the Kona and what engine 2 litre/ 1.6 . ?
@@paulclarke3977 I’m not sure but if I’m glad the forte has the 2.0 MPFI instead of direct injection 1.6 with variable valve timing. Good ol DOHC does the trick. Less to go wrong and less fouled plugs etc.
Great video, quick to the point fluid change. Great job on the information and how its done.
That fluid was new man🎉
Yes he changes often
Some of these CVTs may have two filters - a small prefilter on the side of the transmission and then a larger one where you drop the pan. My old Versa had this setup.
the large one $38 online is ok to change the other smaller one isnt necessary from what i gathered because it only removes large contaminates
Great vid thanks for posting and good for you on the 3k mile engine oil changes too. That engine and trans will have a long healthy life with good maintenance like that. One trick works for me on cvt and regular trans drain-fills where you use the measuring method is to get the transmission as hot as possible like right after a long highway drive, let the fluid drain overnight this way I usually get up to a whole extra quart to drain. Also have the new fluid in the same location as the old fluid so by the morning the old and new fluids are the same temperature. Then measure and add the same amount for best accuracy
JACK STANDS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!!
thanks for the video - (my 22 kia forte used 3quarts for the drain & refill)
Remember, “Lifetime Fluid” refers only to the lifetime of the warranty period. Preventive maintenance is the only way to keep cars running well for a nice long time
Did my fluid in my 2020 forte last summer at 30k and the fluid was pretty dark but not black. Cvt fluid does breakdown pretty quickly so definitely recommend changing it every 30k.
But changing fluid outside the PMS will revoke warranty?
Helo Brother, 30k miles or 30k kilos? I have a Hyundai Stargazer and now my odometer is in 21k kilos.
Miles @@JouleAja
No jack stands is insane
There could be a small cartridge filter on the side of it somewhere too. I know a lot of Japanese CVTs and transmissions have it. I am not sure if Hyundai and Kia do it. I never had one of their vehicles. Maybe there is a forum some place that discusses the locations of any filters it may have. On a transmission that does have it there is a small usually cast aluminum housing over it. It is often held on with 4 10 mm bolts but some Nissans have it held with just one. Inside there would be the smallest cartridge filter you will ever see. Just make sure to get the proper gasket with it just in case you need it because on Nissans (I own one) it can be some odd metal O ring or a regular one of a specific size.. They are obviously not interchangeable. On my vehicle simply changing it all by itself makes a huge difference in smoothness. It is a secondary filter that does some actual filtering and the one in the pan is most likely just a screen. I just like to verify that the pan one is not simply a screen since it will need changed more frequently and so I cringe when a mechanic just says it is just a screen. I kindly ask him if he has that specific filter around for me to see for myself.
Good video, and 13 X 6 =78
I have a 19 civic coupe ex-t, and do a drain and fill once a year. It's so easy and cheap it's worth doing. I also do the small filter behind the warmer at the same time. I did the pan filter and gasket at 50,000. I'll do the pan filter again at 100,000. You should have 2 filters btw. Once behind your cvt fluid warmer/cooler.
Just fyi you don't want to overfill CVT fluid there is a overflow plug on the side of the housing 24mm plug open and drain excess until just a trickle then plug back up
I have the same measuring container from WalMart. It was the best for the money. Something of similar firm plastic was a ridiculous price at Home Depot and nothing like it at Harbor Freight. Same with oil, same brands are cheaper there. Other car items too.
more hyundai CVT video please!
Very easy to do I used a new rubber made pitcher filled the old fluid marked a line with a permanent marker cleaned out the pitcher real good and refilled with fresh fluid. The car had 66k on it the fluid was brown in color. Test drove the car every thing was fine. In the manual it states replace fluid at z60k severe conditions
there's 2 filter u need to change the pressure filter is so important
lifetime fluid DOES NOT EXIST!!!
did you need a scan tool to turn off the service reminder? my friend’s 2022 Seltos has the service reminder on and it’s not the same reset as the oil maintenance reset.
Thanks so much for the video, my 22 Elantra is about to get the treatment! Do you know if there is a 'leveling' process for the IVT like other transmissions, where you have to open an overflow plug when the transmission is hot?
@@bundaeggi I am sure there is but I am not aware of. Everytime I have done a service I get 3 quarts out so I put that right back in. You could always check with the dealer
Hi man, and about the filter, is changing it necessary?
looks pretty clean
Can you please tell me if the drain bolt on bottom is magnetic, I saw some black on the bottom of your bolt but I don’t know if it’s metal shavings…..great video! Regards, Tony
No magnet on the drain plug.
@@3wheelanThat means there are magnets sitting on the bottom of the pan.
Please ensure eye protection while working on your car from a lying down position.
Yes, the dealer and manufacturer know the tranny will break after warranty is over but another reason is people would ruin their transmissions putting too much or too little fluid then the manufacturer has to pay for repair or new transmission on what was not their fault.
jajaaja y cuando nosotros debemos pagar lo que hace mal la marca??
More of a pain, though you can fill at the side of the trans until fluid comes out. No guessing how much it takes.
Any idea what size the crush washer is on the drain plug?
I try to screw off the fill up plug but so hard to do so
I have a 2021 model with 39K miles but I’m about to get a new car idk if I should keep my Elantra as a spare?
How is it $30? a quart is $12 for cvt fluid and filter is $38 and gasket $18
When do you plan to change the filter? Is it ok to change the filter along the fluid during 30000 miles ?
@@shariqshaikh7670 I just did a second service on it at 48k miles. I again did not change the filter. On the next service I probably will
Wow I am amazed how not clean it was. My 2021 .. has 29,000km only .. so at 60,000 km I better tell them to do the transmission service; I would hope that they would drop the pan and do a "service" of some sort - replace the filters if inexpensive - clean out the pan type thing.
What year is your Kona ? Engine 2 Liter or 1.6 ? PLEASE .
@@paulclarke3977 it's not a Kona. it's an Elantra 2022
@@3wheelan thanks . So guess would be totally different locations for my fluid fill on 2023 Kona ?
@@paulclarke3977 no. As long as it's the cvt transmission the fill plug will be on the front of the transmission under the air box
Really, really appreciate your response. Doing more research as I believe my 2023 kona essential 2 litre is an IVT transmission not a cvt transmission ?
IVT is what Hyundai/Kia call their CVTs.
how do check the fluid level?
How many miles did your car when you did this? and how many drain refills did you do before this?
Car had 28k on it when I did the first service. I am at 43k now and planning on doing it around 50k ish again
Do you know if a 2019 kia forte lxs has a transmission filter? A called a dealer and they told me they don’t have transmission filter. I’m asking since these cars are very similar
It’s the same exact transmission and uses the exact same parts and part numbers. So yes
Im curious if we change transmission oil half of Hyundai/KIA recommendation, do we need to change the belt? At what KM/miles you think we need to change the belt before it's broken?
The CVT belt is internal there is no service. If it breaks then you get a new transmission.
@@3wheelan i mean, if chain belt breaks after warranty is over, chain will damage other transmission part. So im thinking of changing it to prevent changing whole IVT transmission if chain belt breaks.
its a chain belt, you need not to worry about that. if it breaks you need a new transmission.
@@DOUBLEODDZERO the problem is, whole cvt transmission cost to much, so i thinking how to reduce cost as much as possible related to cvt problem/ breakdown
I don't think there's a way to change the belt / chain, that would require an entire transmission rebuild, so that's too drastic to worry about. If the chain / belt breaks will need to replace the whole transmission. The advantage of the IVT or CVT transmissions is gas mileage. my 2009 Kia Rio had a 5-speed manual transmission at 60 miles per hour it was turning over 3000 rpm. with my 2019 Kia forte ivt transmission at 60 miles an hour it's turning over around 1800 RPM.
Is this the same for a 23 Elantra?
it should be - the model came out in 2021 for the 2.0L base motor - the iVT apparently was phased in during the 2020 model year.
you didnt change the filter, yes it has a filter. take the pan off. why would you change the fluid and not the filter.
Watch the video bruh. HE EXPLAINED WHY
Yu goofed up sleazy ball
The fact he swapped out the old oil for fresh is more then 99% of people who own cars with CVT's. Been doing this every 30,000km on my Kia forte and still going strong at 225,000km.
They also recommend changing the oil every 8k. I change mine every 4k and do the filter every other change. Also did oil and filter after first 1k miles just because oil is cheap. Filters looked like new every time. Those are cheap too.
Did you know that the AMSOIL CVT fluid is approved for your car and it wont void the warranty if you use it? I was also concerned about my CVT on my Mirage, different manufactuer but same issue, worried about my CVT lasting. The AMSOIL CVT fluid is a true synthetic, that facrtory fill is just mineral oil with food coloring! The true synthetic fluid went into my Mirage and make that transmission run so much smoother and shift easier as well. It will do the same for your car as well, seems is you are going to the trouble of changing trans oil you might as well go all the way and give it the AMSOIL treatment!
You can save a lot of money doing almost all of your own car maintenance and k know that you used quality parts
Lifetime is not a great recommendation. Even when they recommend 60,000 it really is just to fool you into thinking there is something magical about the vehicle that makes it never need any of the fluids changed. Then one day the thing just stops working.
$13 x 6 = like $40... lol
Any issues after fluid change?
No issues at all. I am not sure if it's my brain, but it seems way smoother after the change. If you do yours just use OEM fluid from the dealer. Not worth using an aftermarket it's not that much more expensive for OEM
@@3wheelan yes will definitely use the kia oem fluid purchased from dealership. Thx
Dealer wants 310 dollars to do this