2006 Hyundai Accent maintenance

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G010D01A-GAT (DIESEL)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
(If Installed)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine cover 5. Fuel filter
6. Brake booster
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Clutch fluid reservoir
9. Air filter element10. Relay box
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap
12. Engine oil level dipstick
13. Radiator cap
14. Battery CAUTION:
When inspecting orservicing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavyobjects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is notdamaged.
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G020A01A-AAT Engine Compartment The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below compo-
nents)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition G020C01A-AAT Vehicle Interior The following should be checked each time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heater system operation
(and air conditioning, if installed)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking
brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ- ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "Park" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera- tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to befunctioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from your Hyundai dealer if service is needed.
G020B01A-AAT Vehicle Exterior The following should be checked monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition
(including spare tire)
GENERAL CHECKS

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G030B02FC-GAT Recommended Oil (Diesel Engine) Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It issuggested that you check the oil level every 500km or before starting a long trip and more often if you are driving insevere conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification: API class: CF-4 or ABOVE ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold zone and to be restricted by driving con- dition and dealing area. (Especially,not recommended for sustained high loaded and high speed opera- tion.)
G030A02O-GAT Recommended Oil Gasoline Engine
Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal use andmore often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification. API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JMNOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-
20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is preferred regardless of regionaloption and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine
oil is not available, secondary rec-ommended engine oil for corre- sponding temperature range can be used.

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G030C01FC-GAT To Check the Oil Level Gasoline Engine G030D02A-GAT Adding Oil Gasoline Engine
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G030C02A Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to normal operating tempera-ture and be sure your car is parked on level ground. Turn the engine off. Wait about five minutes (gasoline en- gine) /Wait about two minutes (diesel engine), then remove the dipstick, wipeit off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the high- est level the oil has reached on thedipstick. It should be between the up- per ("F") and lower ("L") range.
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Diesel Engine Diesel Engine
G030D02A
!WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia- tor hose when checking the engineoil as it may be hot enough to burn you.

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CHANGING THE OIL AND FILTER
G350A01A-GAT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling the inside of theengine. Engine oil consumption It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil while nor-mal driving. The cause of oil consump- tion in a normal engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis-
tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinderwall when a piston moves down- wards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated during engineoperation sucks some of the oil into the combustion chamber. This oil with some oil of the cylinderwall is burned by the high tempera-
ture combustion gases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly effected by the viscosityand quality of oil, engine rpm anddriving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severe driving conditions such as highspeeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv- ing condition. G040A04A-GAT (Gasoline Engine/ Diesel Engine : Left hand drive type(ExceptE.C), Right hand drive type) Gasoline Engine (1.3/1.5 SOHC)
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Oil filler cap
Drain plug Oil filter
If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F"mark. To add oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again.
Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks is equal to about 1 liter(Gasoline Engine)/1.2 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.
WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radia-tor hose when checking the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.

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The engine oil and filter should be changed at those intervals specified inthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filterchanges are required. The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows:
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 movesabove the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear selec- tor lever in "P" (automatic) or reversegear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the en-
gine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise with a wrench of the propersize. Be sure that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drain plug. WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new washer and retighten by turning it clockwise.
Tightening torque : 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise with a oil filter wrench of the proper size. A certainamount of oil will come out when you remove the filter. So be sure to have your drain pan in place underneathit.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance
with the instructions on the carton oron the filter itself. Do not over-tighten.
Tightening torque:Gasoline - 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m Diesel(LHD(Except E.C), RHD) - 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m
Diesel Engine (LHD(Except E.C), RHD)
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Engine oil drain plug
Oil filter
Oil filler cap
Gasoline Engine(1.6 DOHC)
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Oil filler cap
Drain plug Oil filter
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G040B03FC-GAT
(Diesel Engine: Left hand drive type(E.C only)) The engine oil and filter should be changed at those intervals specified inthe maintenance schedule in Section 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oil and filterchanges are required. The procedure for changing the oil and filter is as follows:
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 movesabove the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and place the gear selec- tor lever in "P" (automatic) or reversegear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the en-
gine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the oil pan drain plug by turning itcounterclockwise oil pan with awrench of the proper size. Be sure that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, thenremove the drain plug.
Engine oil drain plug
Oil filter
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7. Refill the crankcase with the recom-mended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity.
8. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drainplug or oil filter.
9. Shut off the engine and recheck the
oil level.
NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable man- ner. It is suggested that it be placedin a sealed container and taken to a service station for reclamation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or putit in with the household trash. WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in con- tact with the skin for prolonged peri-ods of time. Wash your hands thor- oughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling usedoil.
Oil filler cap
Be sure that the mounting surface on the engine is clean and that theold gasket is removed completely. Lubricate the new gasket on the filter with clean engine oil beforeinstallation.

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Oil filter drain plug
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that a drain pan is in position to catch the oil.
6. Loosen the oil filter upper cap with a proper tool from the lower case untilan O-ring is seen. Then, drain the oilcompletely.
7. 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.
8. Install a new copper washer of the oil filter drain plug by the side oflower case and retighten by turningit clockwise. Tightening torque : 0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m
9. After mounting a new oil filter ele- ment and new O-ring to upper cap, install the upper cap to lower case and retighten by turning it clock- wise. Do not over-tighten. Tightening torque : 2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m
10. Refill the crankcase with the recom- mended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 for engineoil capacity. 11. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the drainplug or oil filter.
12. Shut off the engine and recheck the
oil level.
NOTE:
o It is recommended that the engine oil and filter should be changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable manner. It is suggested that it beplaced in a sealed container and taken to a service station for maybe reclaimation. Do not pour the oilon the ground or put it into the household trash.
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O-ring
Oil filter element
Washer
Upper cap
Lowercase
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a new washer and retighten by turning it clockwise. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m
5. Loosen the oil filter drain plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench of the proper size and drainout some oil in the oil filter. Be sure WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irritationor cancer of the skin if left in contactwith the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon aspossible after handling used oil.