# 2007 Hyundai Elantra - need transmission flush?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-need-transmission-flush/55089>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** hyundai, elantra, transmissions\
**Created:** [September 13, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-need-transmission-flush/55089 "2010-09-13T21:35:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![ttraxler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea5d25/32.png) [@ttraxler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ttraxler)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-need-transmission-flush/55089/1 "2010-09-13T21:35:21Z")

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I recently took my 07 Elantra (currently 44,000 miles) in for an oil change at the dealer. The mechanic recommended a transmission flush between 40,000 and 45,000 miles. Is it necessary to flush the transmission? I’ve researched a bit online and I’m receiving conflicting answers. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardis)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-need-transmission-flush/55089/2 "2010-09-13T21:39:17Z")

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It depends on what he is calling a “flush” is. You do need to have the fluid changed or exchanged.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-need-transmission-flush/55089/3 "2010-09-13T21:51:28Z")

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Hyundai doesn’t recommend transmission fluid service until 60,000 miles. But having the service performed earlier isn’t going hurt anything. It’s up to you.

Tester

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**Author:** ![transman618](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/transman618/32/24_2.png) [@transman618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/transman618)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-elantra-need-transmission-flush/55089/4 "2010-09-14T00:28:13Z")

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Just drain and refill every 25-30k miles. Automatics need to be serviced every 25-30k regardless of what the owners manual says.

transman