Hyundai 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
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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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Hood Latch. Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Hood upper latch assembly 2. Hood lower latch assembly ...
Windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is dirty. The spray and wiper operation ...
Maintenance services
You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures. Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection ...
