2016 Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine  oil viscosity  (thickness)  has     When choosing  an oil,  consider the
an effect  on fuel  economy and  cold     range  of  temperature   your  vehicle
weather operating  (engine start  and     will be operated in before the next oil
engine oil flowability). Lower  viscosi-     change. Proceed  to  select  the rec-
ty engine oils can  provide better fuel     ommended   oil  viscosity   from   the
economy and cold  weather perform-
ance,    however,   higher    viscosity
engine oils  are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot  weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other  than those
recommended could result in engine
damage.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around   any  filler   plug,   drain
plug,  or dipstick  before  check-
ing  or   draining  any  lubricant.
This  is  especially important  in
dusty or sandy  areas and when
the vehicle  is used on  unpaved
roads.  Cleaning   the  plug  and
dipstick  areas  will prevent  dirt
and    grit   from    entering    the
engine  and  other  mechanisms
that could be damaged.
chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
°
C   -30
-20
-10
-10
20
0
10
20
30
40
100
50
120
Temperature  (°F)
0
40
60
80
10W-30
Engine Oil *
1
5W-20, 5W-30
*
1
. For better  fuel economy,  it is recommended  to use
the engine oil  of a viscosity  grade SAE 5W-20 (API
SM / ILSAC  GF-4). However, if the  engine oil is  not
available in your country, select the proper engine oil
using the engine oil viscosity chart.
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