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HYUNDAI Santa Fe
SM (First Generation) / SM (First generation, facelifted) / 2004-2005 / Mid-size SUV / 5-door SUV
Global / varies by region (mainly North America, Europe, South Korea)Global (notably North America, Europe, Asia)Coverage: expanded
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2004 HYUNDAI Santa Fe D4EA/G6BA (SM)
SM / D4EA, G6BA, G6B / 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe first generation with multiple engine options including 2.0L CRDi diesel (D4EA), 2.4L inline-4 gasoline (G6BA), and 2.7L V6 gasoline (G6B) depending on market
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Oil type: API SL/SH or higher, 5W-30 preferredOil capacity: Approximately 4.5 liters total with filter change (service-fill), varies by engineRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2005 HYUNDAI Santa Fe D4EA/G6BA (SM)
SM / D4EA, G6BA, G6BA-GDI, D4EB / 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe was offered with a range of engines globally: 2.4L inline-4 gasoline (G6BA, G6BA-GDI in some markets with direct injection), 2.7L V6 gasoline (G6BA in NA), and 2.0L and 2.2L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder inline (D4EA, D4EB) especially in Europe and Asia.
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 or manufacturer-approved synthetic oilOil capacity: Approx. 4.5 liters including filter (service-fill); verify exact capacity per engine codeRelated: SM chassis code, Engines D4EA, D4EB, G6BA, G6BA-GDI
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | technical-profile | D4EA, G6BA, G6B | 1991 cc (diesel), 2351 cc (I4 gasoline), 2656 cc (V6 gasoline) | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2005 | technical-profile | D4EA, G6BA, G6BA-GDI, D4EB | 2.0L to 2.7L depending on engine code and market | MPI (Multi-point fuel injection) or GDI (gasoline direct injection) for gasoline engines, common rail direct injection for diesels |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | D4EA, G6BA, G6B | API SL/SH or higher, 5W-30 preferred | Approximately 4.5 liters total with filter change (service-fill), varies by engine | Automatic transmission fluid SP-IV or equivalent |
| 2005 | D4EA, G6BA, G6BA-GDI, D4EB | SAE 5W-30 or manufacturer-approved synthetic oil | Approx. 4.5 liters including filter (service-fill); verify exact capacity per engine code | Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent ATF for automatic |
Technical specifications
- Engines: D4EA, G6BA, G6B, G6BA-GDI, D4EB
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (available on some gasoline models), 4-speed automatic (common across trims and engines), Automatic transmission fluid SP-IV or equivalent, 5-speed manual (available on some gasoline engines in select markets), 4-speed automatic, Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent ATF for automatic
- Tire sizes: 235/70R16, 235/65R17, 225/70R16
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: API SL/SH or higher, 5W-30 preferred / SAE 5W-30 or manufacturer-approved synthetic oil
- Transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid SP-IV or equivalent / Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent ATF for automatic
- Coolant: Approximately 8 liters / Approx. 7.3 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4
Known problems
- Timing chain noise on diesel D4EA
- Coolant leaks from thermostat housing
- Automatic transmission shift quality issues in some markets
- Timing chain noise on some gasoline engines
- EGR valve clogging on diesel engines
- Automatic transmission shift firmness