2003 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6
.  Loosen the oil filter upper cap with a proper
tool from  the lower case  until an O-ring  is
seen. Then, drain the oil completely.
Pull out the oil filter upper cap with element
from the lower case.
Using a clean  cloth, remove any dirt  or oil
accumulated around the lower case.
Install a new copper washer  of the oil filter
drain plug  by  the side  of lower  case and
retighten  by turning it clockwise.
NOTE:
G050B01A-AAT
Recommended Engine Coolant
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 into the household  trash.
Gasoline engine
7.
8.
WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer
of the skin if left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands
thoroughly  with soap  and  warm  water as
soon as possible after handling used oil.
Tightening torque : 0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m
9.
After mounting a new oil filter  element and
new O-ring to  upper cap, install  the upper
cap to lower case and retighten by turning it
clockwise. Do not over-tighten.
G050B01FC
Diesel engine
G050A01A-AAT
CHECKING AND CHANGING THE
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING:
Tightening torque : 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m
10.Refill
the crankcase with the recommended
Do not  remove the  radiator cap  when the
engine is hot.  When the engine is  hot, the
engine coolant is under pressure  and may
erupt  through  the  opening  if  the  cap  is
removed. You could be seriously burned if
you do not observe this precaution. Do not
remove the radiator cap until the radiator is
cool to the touch.
engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-
ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
11.Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
12.Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
NOTE:
G050B02FC
It is  recommended that the engine  oil and
filter should  be changed by an  authorized
Hyundai dealer.
Use a high quality ethylene-glycol coolant in a
mix with water. The engine coolant should
50/50
be  compatible  with  aluminum  engine  parts.
Additional corrosion inhibitors or additives should
not be used. The cooling system must be main-
tained with the correct concentration and type
of engine coolant to prevent freezing and corro-
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Document TypeOwners Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHyundai, Matrix
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