Hyundai Santa Fe: ATF Warmer. Description and Operation - Hydraulic System - Automatic Transaxle SystemHyundai Santa Fe: ATF Warmer. Description and Operation

Description

The ATF warmer is mounted on the valve body cover to reduce oil viscosity friction by increasing oil temperature under cold condition, which in turn improves fuel efficiency. It is serial mounted on the entry of the Electronic Throttle Controller (ETC), as shown in the diagram, and minimizes the effects of cabin heating system.
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Engine coolant is used for circulating heat in order to heat and cool the transaxle oil.
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Rapidly elevates the transaxle oil temperature during the initial cold start of the engine.
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Prevents over heating of the transaxle oil while the vehicle is moving.
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Transaxle oil warm-up and cooling can be done with a single system.
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The water coolant and oil are separate in order to exchange heat


Valve Body. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the air duct. 2. Remove the battery and the battery tray. 3. Remove the under cover(A). Tightening torque : 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft) 4. Drain the coolant. 5. ...

ATF Warmer. Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. ATF Warmar 2. Bypass valve 3. ATF hose&pipe 4. Coolant hose&pipe Component 1. ATF Warmar 2. Bypass valve 3. ATF hose&pipe 4. Coolant hose&pipe ...

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Radiator. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Radiator 2. Radiator lower hose 3. Radiator upper hose 4. Radiator upper guard 5. Radiator side air gusrd 6. Radiator upper mounting bracket 7. Radiator lower mounting insulator ...

Windows
(1) Driver’s door power window switch (2) Front passenger’s door power window switch (3) Rear door (left) power window switch (4) Rear door (right) power window switch (5) Window opening and closing ...

Oil Cooler. Repair procedures
Removal 1. Loosen the drain plug, and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster. 2. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses (A). 3. Remove the oil filter (A). 4. Loosen ...