Complete Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance Guide: Tips for Longevity and Performance

The popular Hyundai Santa Fe is an adventure-ready, three-row SUV that seats up to seven people in premium comfort. Its bold exterior styling, luxurious and well-equipped cabin, expansive cargo capacity, and generous safety features make it the perfect family-friendly vehicle or road trip companion. A dynamic, 277-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 311 lb-ft of torque fuels the five gas-powered 2024 Santa Fe models, providing an exhilarating ride. For the eco-conscious, the three available hybrid trims boast a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine, delivering impressive power while reducing your carbon footprint.

The rugged Hyundai Santa Fe is a top pick if you’re looking for the ultimate SUV driving experience. Our team at Allen Turner Hyundai put together this guide to highlight why this exceptional vehicle may exceed your expectations.

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At Allen Turner Hyundai, we aim to provide you with a reliable, feature-rich SUV that aligns with your lifestyle. The Hyundai Santa Fe blends comfort, state-of-the-art tech, and agile performance, making it a standout choice. It offers powertrain options to suit diverse preferences and comprehensive safety and driver-assistance technologies to help you avoid collisions. The Santa Fe’s luxurious interior boasts premium amenities, prioritizing convenience and connectivity. Our team at Allen Turner Hyundai in Pensacola, Florida, prides itself on delivering top-tier service and support to enhance your Santa Fe ownership experience.

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

Maintaining your Hyundai Santa Fe through regular service intervals is vital to preserving its performance, reliability, and value. Routine care keeps your SUV performing efficiently, helps prevent costly repairs, and fulfills your warranty requirements. If you adhere to the recommended service schedule, you’ll keep your Santa Fe’s engine, brakes, tires, and critical components in optimal condition. Regular oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections extend the life of your Santa Fe and enhance its fuel efficiency, safety, and responsiveness.

Our fully trained, certified technicians have the tools, skills, and knowledge to keep your Hyundai Santa Fe performing at its best. Read on to discover Hyundai’s recommended maintenance schedule for your Santa Fe.

Year One: Initial Maintenance To Keep Your Santa Fe in Prime Condition

In the first year of ownership, Hyundai prioritizes essential maintenance. This includes tire rotation and an oil and filter change at about six months or 7,500 miles. Our skilled technicians also inspect your Santa Fe’s brakes, battery, and air conditioner refrigerant.

After driving your Santa Fe for 16,000 miles or one year, schedule a visit with our service center for more detailed maintenance. Hyundai advises a brake and battery inspection, tire rotation, an air conditioning filter replacement, an engine oil change, and the addition of a fuel additive to maintain optimal performance. Following the manufacturer’s recommended schedule ensures your SUV performs optimally and maintains its value.

Year Two: Key Maintenance for Optimal Performance

In the second year, at 18 months or 24,000 miles, Hyundai recommends replacing the cabin air filter, checking the brake system, rotating the tires, and inspecting fluid levels to keep your Santa Fe operating safely and efficiently. After two years or 32,000 miles, our technicians repeat the 18-month service and inspect the driveshafts, brakes, fuel tank air filter, belts, and hoses to identify any potential problems before they become serious.

Year Three: Essential Maintenance for Enhanced Longevity

In the third year of ownership, midterm maintenance is vital for the longevity and reliability of your Hyundai Santa Fe, preventing wear and tear and costly repairs. At 30 months or 40,000 miles, it’s the ideal time to affect the same maintenance as the 18-month service to keep your Santa Fe running smoothly. Hyundai recommends topping up with premium fuel additive, rotating the tires, and inspecting the parking brake and drive belt. Parts that typically require replacing include the engine oil, cabin filter, and brake fluid.

Year Four: Comprehensive Maintenance To Preserve Your Santa Fe’s Value

As your Hyundai Santa Fe approaches its fourth year or 60,000 miles, comprehensive maintenance is essential to preserve its value and performance. This includes a thorough inspection of the drivetrain, cooling system, and exhaust system, the topping up fluid levels, and the replacement of the timing belt if necessary. Comprehensive care at this stage helps keep your Santa Fe in excellent condition.

If you follow the Hyundai service schedule, your Hyundai Santa Fe warranty remains valid. Hyundai’s 60,000-mile warranty covers the repair or replacement of any original or factory-installed component that is faulty or damaged due to unacceptable wear and tear. You can consult your Santa Fe owner’s manual for a comprehensive list of the parts it covers.

Long-term Care for Your Hyundai Santa Fe

As your SUV ages, it’s vital to schedule regular, thorough inspections of the engine, transmission, and suspension. Replace filters, batteries, belts, and hoses before they wear out to prevent more significant issues. Continue regular inspections of tires, hoses, and transmission and differential fluids to maintain optimal performance. The long-term care of your Hyundai Santa Fe is a commitment to comprehensive and proactive maintenance, keeping your SUV reliable, fuel-efficient, and performing at its best.

Trust Allen Turner Hyundai for All Your Santa Fe Service Needs

At Allen Turner Hyundai, our commitment is to exceed your expectations with exceptional customer care and reliable service to keep your SUV performing at its peak. Our certified technicians use state-of-the-art equipment and genuine Hyundai parts to meet the highest standards of quality and precision.

If your Hyundai is due for maintenance, give us a call at 850-905-5509 visit our service center in Pensacola, Florida, or contact us to schedule an inspection. Experience the difference with our first-rate servicing, and drive away knowing your Santa Fe will perform at its best. In the meantime, check out our service specials online to take advantage of exclusive deals.

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