6 DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE
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3
. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
filler cap.
. Slide underneath the car and loosen the
drain plug by turning it counterclockwise 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.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance with the
instructionsonthecartonoronthefilteritself.
Do not over-tighten.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used engine oil in an
environmentally acceptable manner. It is
suggested that it be placed in a sealed
container and taken to a service station for
reclamation. Do not pour the oil on the
ground or put it into the household trash.
Oil filter 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
gasket on the filter with clean engine oil
before installation.
!
Be very careful when draining the engine oil
as it may be hot enough to burn you!
!
This product contains a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with the
skin for prolonged periods of time.
engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
ways protect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and warm
water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.
WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
8.
Refill the crankcase with the recommended
engine oil. Refer to the specification in chap-
ter 9 for engine oil capacity.
4
. When the oil has stopped draining, replace
the drain plug using a new gasket and re-
tighten by turning it clockwise.
Used
!
Al-
CAUTION:
Drain plug tightening torque:
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
Slowly pour the recommended oil into a
funnel. Do not overfill! Engine damage may
occur if overfilled.
5
. Remove the oil filter. You should be able to
unscrew the filter with your hands. (If your
hands are slippery, try to use a cloth be-
tween your hands and the filter to give
yourself a better grip.) A certain amount of oil
will come out when you remove the filter, so
be sure to have your drain pan in place
underneath it.
9. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil
is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.
10.Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
| Categories | Hyundai Elantra Manuals, Hyundai Manuals |
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| Tags | Hyundai Elantra 2.0 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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