2006 Hyundai Elantra engine oil capacity

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Diesel Engine
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The engine oil and filter should be
changed at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oiland filter changes 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 moves above the lowestmark.
10. Shut off the engine and recheck
the oil level.
NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable manner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed container andtaken to a service station for maybe reclaimation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it in with thehousehold trash.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance
with the instructions on the cartonor on the filter itself. Do not over- tighten.
Oil filter tightening torque: 1.2~1.6kgf.m Be sure that the mounting surfaceon the engine is clean and that the old gasket is removed completely. Lubricate the new gasket on thefilter with clean engine oil before installation.
7. Remove the engine oil level dip- stick.
8. Refill the crankcase with the rec- ommended engine oil. Refer tothe specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity. WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left incontact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warmwater as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Oil filler cap
Engine oil drain plug
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Slowly pour the recommended oil into a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage the engine.
9. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.

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Turn the engine off and place the gear selector lever in "P" (auto-matic) or reverse gear (manual transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen the drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise with a wrench of the proper size. Be sure that a drainpan is in position to catch the oil as it drains out, then remove the drain plug.
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining theengine oil as it may be hot enoughto burn you!
4. When the oil has stopped draining, replace the drain plug using a newgasket and retighten by turning itclockwise. Drain plug tightening torque: 3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m 8. Install a new copper washer of the
oil filter drain plug by the side oflower case and retighten by turn- ing it clockwise.
Tightening torque : 0.8~1.0 kgf.m
9. After mounting a new oil filter ele- ment and 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
NOTE: Be careful not to be the element upside down when mounting the element.
10.Remove the engine oil level dip- stick.
11.Refill the crankcase with the rec- ommended engine oil. Refer to the specification in chapter 9 forengine oil capacity.
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5. Loosen the oil filter drain plug by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench of the proper size and drain out some oil in the oil filter. Be surethat 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 until an O-ring is seen. Then, drainthe oil completely.
7. Pull out the oil filter upper cap with
element from the lower case.Using a clean cloth, remove anydirt or oil accumulated around thelower case.
Upper cap
Washer
Oil filter drain plug O-ring
Oil filter element
Lower case

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G100A04A-GAT MANUAL TRANSAXLE Transaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle should be checked at thoseintervals specified in the vehicle main- tenance schedule in Section 5. Recommended Oil Use only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF 75W/85 (API GL-4) in the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Oil Capacity The oil capacity of the manual transaxle is 2.15 liters (2.27 U.S. quarts). Drain plug
Filler plug
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A good quality washer fluid should be used to fill the washer reservoir. Thefluid level should be checked more frequently during inclement weather or whenever the washer system is inmore frequent use.The capacity of the washer reservoiris 3.0 liters (3.2 U.S. quarts).
CAUTION:
o Radiator antifreeze (engine cool- ant) should not be used in thewasher system because it will damage the car's finish.
o The washer should not be oper- ated if the washer reservoir is empty. This can damage thewasher fluid pump. WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents contain some amounts of alcoholand can be flammable under cer-tain circumstances. Do not allow sparks of flame to contact the washer fluid or the washer fluidreservoir. Damage to the vehicle or its occupants could occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poi- sonous to humans and animals.Do not drink windshield washer fluid. Serious injury or death could occur.

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INDEX
3
D Door Central door locks .................................................... 1-9
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ............... 1-8
Drink Holder .............................................................. 1-67
Drive Belts ................................................................ 6-30
Driving Economical driving ................................................. 2-17
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-19
Winter driving ......................................................... 2-19
EEmission Control Syst em ........................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ........................................................... 6-2
Coolant ................................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge ................................... 1-53
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-4
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-8
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2F
Folding Rear Seatbacks .
.......................................... 1-17
Front Fog Light ......................................................... 1-60
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................ 1-14
Adjustable headrest s .............................................. 1-16
Adjusting seat forward and rear ward..................... 1-15
Adjusting seatback angle .......................................1-15
Lumbar support control .................. ........................ 1-16
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-17
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-19
Fuel Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-15
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-31
Fuse Panel description ............................................. 6-46
GGeneral Checks .......................................................... 6-7
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-74