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Hyundai Palisade Maintenance Schedule

This guide lists the service intervals Hyundai gives for the gas Palisade with the Smartstream G3.5 GDi engine, from the scheduled maintenance chapter of the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. Intervals are by miles or months, whichever comes first. The Palisade Hybrid and other model years are not covered here and can differ, so check the manual for your vehicle.

Blue Hyundai Palisade Limited SUV, front three-quarter view on a white background
Hyundai Palisade Limited. Image: Hyundai Motor America
8,000 mioil and filter, or 12 months
16,000 micabin air filter, or 24 months
48,000 mibrake fluid replacement, or 48 months
96,000 mispark plugs

What is the Hyundai Palisade maintenance schedule?

The 2027 Palisade owner's manual lists, for the Smartstream G3.5 GDi engine, replacing the engine oil and filter every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months, rotating the tires on the same interval, adding fuel additive on that interval if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, replacing the cabin air filter every 16,000 miles or 24 months, the air cleaner filter every 24,000 miles or 36 months, the brake fluid every 48,000 miles or 48 months and the spark plugs every 96,000 miles. Severe use, including very cold weather and areas that use road salt, shortens the oil interval to 5,000 miles or 6 months.

Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months

ItemPer the 2027 Palisade manual
Engine oil and engine oil filterReplace
Rotate tiresRotate, with tread wear inspection and tire pressure check
Fuel additivesAdd (one bottle is recommended if TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available)
Brake fluidInspect
Vacuum hose; battery conditionInspect
Brake lines, hoses and connections; disc brakes and padsInspect
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots; suspension mounting boltsInspect
Air conditioner refrigerant and compressorInspect
Exhaust pipe and mufflerInspect

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. I means inspect and, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace. R means replace or change.

Hyundai says engine oil is consumed during driving, so check the level regularly, and never add additives to the engine oil. If the recommended engine oil is not used, the manual says to replace it on the severe usage interval.

Palisade replacement intervals

ItemNormal schedule
Cabin air filter (if equipped)Replace every 16,000 mi (24 months)
Air cleaner filterReplace every 24,000 mi (36 months); inspect at the 8,000-mile intervals in between
Spark plugsReplace every 96,000 mi (156,000 km)
Brake fluidInspect every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months; replace every 48,000 mi (78,000 km) or 48 months
Engine coolantFirst replace at 120,000 mi (195,000 km) or 120 months; after that, every 24,000 mi (39,000 km) or 24 months
Automatic transmission fluidNo check, no service
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) oil, XRT PRONo check, no service required

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. Where both miles and months are shown, service is due at whichever comes first.

Our service team can replace your cabin air filter and handle the rest of the schedule.

Palisade inspection intervals

ItemNormal schedule
Drive beltsFirst inspect at 48,000 mi (78,000 km) or 72 months; after that, every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months
Driveshaft and boots; propeller shaft (AWD, if equipped)Inspect every 16,000 mi (24 months)
Vapor hose, fuel filler cap and fuel tank; fuel tank air filter; fuel lines, hoses and connectionsInspect every 16,000 mi (24 months)
Parking brakeInspect every 16,000 mi (24 months)
Rear differential oil and transfer case oil (AWD, if equipped)Inspect every 32,000 mi (48 months)

From the normal maintenance schedule in the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. The chart runs to 104,000 miles (156 months).

Hyundai says the drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced, and that the rear differential oil and transfer case oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water. The fuel filter and fuel tank air filter are considered maintenance free, but Hyundai says to replace the fuel filter immediately if there is fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power or hard starting.

Severe usage schedule

The 2027 Palisade manual lists these items for severe usage and low mileage conditions:

ItemSevere usage interval
Engine oil and engine oil filterReplace every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or 6 months
Automatic transmission fluidReplace every 60,000 mi (100,000 km)
Rear differential oil and transfer case oil (AWD, if equipped)Replace every 72,000 mi (120,000 km)
Air cleaner filter, spark plugs, cabin air filterReplace more frequently
Brakes, steering gear, driveshaft, suspension ball joints, propeller shaft, parking brakeInspect more frequently

From the maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions table of the 2027 Palisade owner's manual, read November 3, 2026. Each item applies only under the driving conditions the manual lists for it.

Severe conditions in the manual: repeated short trips of less than 5 mi (8 km) in normal temperatures or less than 10 mi (16 km) in freezing temperatures; extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances; rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads; areas using salt or other corrosive materials, or very cold weather; sand or dust getting into the engine; heavy traffic; uphill, downhill or mountain roads; towing, camping or loads on the roof; patrol car, taxi or other commercial use; frequent high speeds or rapid acceleration and deceleration; frequent stop-and-go driving; and engine oil that is not recommended. Hyundai also says to use the severe schedule after more than 10 years or 100,000 mi.

Owner checks between services

The 2027 Palisade manual also lists checks you can do yourself. At least twice a year, check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage, the windshield washer spray and wiper operation, the headlight alignment, the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps, and the seat belts for wear and function.

At least once a year, the manual lists cleaning the body and door drain holes, lubricating the door and hood hinges, locks, latches and door weather strips, checking the air conditioning system, inspecting and lubricating the automatic transmission linkage and controls, cleaning the battery and terminals, and checking the brake fluid level.

Michigan City Hyundai service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

From the service department hours in Michigan City Hyundai's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.

Hyundai Palisade maintenance questions

How often does a Hyundai Palisade need an oil change?

The 2027 Palisade owner's manual lists replacing the engine oil and engine oil filter every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months on the normal schedule for the Smartstream G3.5 GDi engine. Under severe usage conditions, or if the recommended oil is not used, it lists every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

When should I replace the Palisade cabin air filter?

The 2027 Palisade manual lists replacing the cabin air filter (if equipped) every 16,000 miles (24 months) on the normal schedule, and more frequently on rough or dusty roads or on mountain roads.

When does the Palisade need new spark plugs?

The 2027 Palisade manual lists replacing the spark plugs every 96,000 miles (156,000 km) on the normal schedule, and more frequently under severe conditions such as short trips, long idling, heavy traffic or towing.

Does the Palisade transmission fluid need to be changed?

On the normal schedule the 2027 Palisade manual says no check and no service for the automatic transmission fluid. Under severe usage it lists replacing it every 60,000 miles (100,000 km).

Which Palisade schedule should I follow in Michigan City?

The 2027 Palisade manual says to inspect, replace or refill more frequently under its severe usage conditions, which include very cold weather and driving on salt-spread roads or in areas that use salt or other corrosive materials. It also says to use the severe schedule after driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles.

Sources

All intervals are from the maintenance chapter of the 2027 Palisade owner's manual (LX3, Smartstream G3.5 GDi), read November 3, 2026. Other model years and the Palisade Hybrid can differ, so check the manual for your vehicle. Address and hours are from Michigan City Hyundai's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.

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  2. Hyundai owner's manuals and warranties (manual downloads), Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
  3. 2027 Palisade model page: hero image, Hyundai Motor America, read November 3, 2026
  4. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
  5. Schedule service page, Michigan City Hyundai, November 3, 2026
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