2003 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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.  Install a new oil filter in accordance with the
instructions  on the  carton  or on  the  filter
itself. Do not over-tighten.
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3.  Slide underneath the car and loosen the oil
pan drain plug by turning it counterclockwise
oil pan with a wrench of  the proper size. Be
sure that a drain pan is in position to catch the
oil as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
CHANGING THE OIL AND  FILTER
(DIESEL ENGINE)
Tightening torque : 1.2~1.6 kgf.m
Be sure  that the  mounting surface on  the
engine is  clean and that  the old  gasket is
removed completely. Lubricate the new gas-
ket on the filter with clean engine oil before
installation.
.  Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-
ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
Oil filler cap
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil
as it may be hot enough  to burn you!
Oil filter
4.  When the oil has stopped draining, replace
the  drain  plug  using  a new  washer  and
retighten by turning it clockwise.
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Oil pan drain plug tightening torque:
3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
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.  Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
Engine oil
drain plug
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9.
Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
The engine oil and filter should be changed at
those  intervals specified  in  the maintenance
schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven
in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
NOTE:
Always  dispose of  used  engine  oil in  an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is sug-
gested that it be placed in a sealed container
and  taken to  a service  station  for maybe
reclaimation.  Do  not  pour the  oil  on  the
ground or put it in with the household trash.
Upper cap
Washer
O-ring
The procedure for changing the oil and filter is
as follows:
Oil filter
element
1.
Park the  car on  level  ground and  set the
parking  brake. Start  the engine  and  let it
warm  up until  the  needle  on the  coolant
temperature gauge moves above the lowest
mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear
selector lever in "P" (automatic) or  reverse
gear (manual transaxle).
WARNING:
Lower case
Oil filter
drain plug
Used motor oil may cause irritation or can-
cer of the skin if left in contact with the skin
for prolonged  periods of  time. Wash your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm wa-
ter as soon as possible after handling used
oil.
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5.
Loosen  the oil  filter  drain plug  by  turning it
counterclockwise with a wrench of the  proper
sizeanddrainoutsomeoilintheoilfilter.Besure
that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil.
2.
Open the hood  and remove the engine  oil
filler cap.
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