OWNER MAINTENANCE
If the car is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes are re-
quired.
CAUTION:
Slowly loosen the oil filter upper cap not
to overflow the oil.
CAUTION:
Don't use old oil filter upper cap O-ring
and centrepipe O-ring.
9.
Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in
chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
The procedure for changing the oil and filter
is as follows:
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
5. Slide underneath the car and loosen the oil
pan drain plug by turning it counterclock-
wise 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.
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 low-
est mark. Turn the engine off and place the
gear selector lever in "P" (automatic) or
reverse gear (manual transaxle).
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil by us-
ing a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage
the engine.
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine
oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
10.Start
the engine and check to be sure no
oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
off the engine and recheck the oil
11.Shut
Upper cap
level.
6.
7.
When the oil has stopped draining, replace
the drain plug using a new gasket and
retighten by turning it clockwise.
O-ring
NOTE:
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It is recommended that the engine oil
and filter should be changed by an
Hyundai authorised repairer.
Always dispose of used engine oil in
an environmentally acceptable man-
ner. It is suggested that it be placed in
a sealed container and taken to a ser-
Oil filter
element
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque :
3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
Centrepipe
O-ring
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Pull out the oil filter upper cap with element
from the oil filter housing.
Oil filter
housing
G040B02FC
Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt or oil
accumulated around the oil filter housing.
vice station for maybe
reclaimation.
Do not pour the oil on the ground or
put it into the household trash.
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3
. Open the bonnet and remove the engine oil
level dipstick.
. Loosen the oil filter upper cap with a proper
tool from the oil filter housing until an O-ring
is seen. Then, drain the oil completely.
8. After mounting a new centrepipe O-ring,
new oil filter element and new O-ring to
upper cap, install the upper cap to oil filter
housing and retighten by turning it clock-
wise. Do not over-tighten.
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 : 2.5 kgf.m
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