2009 HYUNDAI TUCSON engine oil

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake & Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner5. Fuse and Relay box
6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Coolant reservoir cap9. Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
(Vehicle with Automatic Transaxle)
10. Radiator cap
11. Battery
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servicing the
engine, you should handle tools
and other heavy objects care-
fully so that the plastic cover of
the engine is not damaged.
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GENERAL CHECKS
G020C01A-AATVehicle InteriorThe following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation
o Defroster, heating 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, including
clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, includ-
ing "Park" mechanism operation
o Seat control condition and operation
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation
If you notice anything that does not operate
correctly or appears to be functioning cor-
rectly, inspect it carefully and seek assis-
tance from your Hyundai dealer if service
is needed.
G020B01A-AATVehicle ExteriorThe 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)
G020A01A-AATEngine CompartmentThe 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 components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OILG030A01A-AATEngine oil is essential to the performance
and service of the engine. It is suggested
that you check the oil level at least once a
week in normal use and more often if you
are on a trip or driving in severe conditions.
G030C01JM-AATTo Check the Oil LevelBefore checking the oil, warm up the en-
gine to the normal operating temperature
and be sure your car is parked on level
ground. Turn the engine off.
Wait five minutes , then remove the dip-
stick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick
and withdraw it again. Then note the high-
est level the oil has reached on the dip-
stick. It should be between the upper
("FULL") and lower ("LOW") range.
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DOHC V6
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WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when checking the engine oil as it
may be hot enough to burn you.
G030B01O-AATRecommended OilThe engine oil quality should meet the
following classification.
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
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NOTE:o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-20
(5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is pre-
ferred regardless of regional option
and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine oil is
not available, secondary recom-
mended engine oil for corresponding
temperature range can be used.

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WARNING:
Be very careful not to touch the radiator
hose when adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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CHANGING THE OIL AND FIL-
TER
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
counter-clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do
not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clockwise.
The distance between the "F" and "L" marks
is equal to about 1 quart of oil.The engine oil and filter should be changed
at those intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule in Section 5. If the car is
being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and 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 cool-
ant temperature gauge moves above
the lowest mark. Turn the engine off and
place the gear selector lever in "P" (au-
tomatic) or reverse gear (manual
transaxle).G030D01JM-AATAdding Oil
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6. Install a new oil filter in accordance with
the instructions on the carton or on the
filter itself. Do not over-tighten. (Tight-
ening torque : 1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m) Be sure
that the mounting surface on the engine
is clean and that the old gasket is re-
moved completely. Lubricate the new
gasket on the filter with clean engine oil
before installation.
7. Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
8. Refill the crankcase with the recom-
mended engine oil. Refer to the speci-
fication in chapter 9 for engine oil ca-
pacity.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer. Used engine oil may cause irritation
or cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani-
mals. Always protect your skin by wash-
ing your hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.
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WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the en-
gine oil as it may be hot enough to burn
you! 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 drain pan is in
position to catch the oil as it drains out,
then remove the drain plug.
4. When the oil has stopped draining, re-
place 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 (2.7L)
4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m (2.0L)
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it coun-
terclockwise with a oil filter wrench of
the proper size. 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.
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil using
by a funnel. Do not overfill! Engine dam-
age may occur if overfilled.
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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.
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 in with the household
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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESG080A02A-AATThe wiper blades should be carefully in-
spected from time to time and cleaned to
remove accumulations of road film or other
debris. To clean the wiper blades and
arms, use a clean sponge or cloth with a
mild soap or detergent and water. If the
wipers continue to streak or smear the
glass, replace them with genuine Hyundai
replacement parts or their equivalent.
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CAUTION:
o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass.
This can result in more rapid wear of
the wiper blades and may scratch the
glass.
o Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as en-
gine oil, gasoline, etc.
HJM5032
HJM5038
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
FILTERG070A01E-AATTo change the filter, unsnap the clips
around the cover. When this is done, the
cover can be lifted off, the old filter removed
and the new filter put in its place. Genuine
Hyundai Replacement Parts are recom-
mended.
CAUTION:
o Operating your vehicle without a
proper air filter in place can result in
excessive engine wear.
o When removing the air cleaner filter,
be careful that dust or dirt does not
enter the air intake. These may result
in damage to the air cleaner filter.
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FILLING THE WASHER RESER-
VOIRG090A02JM-AATThe washer fluid reservoir supplies fluid to
the front and rear washer systems.
A good quality washer fluid should be
used to fill the washer reservoir. The fluid
level should be checked more frequently
during inclement weather or whenever the
washer system is in more frequent use.
The capacity of the washer reservoir is
3.59 U.S. quarts (3.4 Liters).
CAUTION:
o Radiator anti-freeze (engine coolant)
should not be used in the washer sys-
tem because it will damage the car's
finish.
o The washer should not be operated if
the washer reservoir is empty. This
can damage the washer fluid pump.
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WARNING:
o Windshield washer fluid agents con-
tain some amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks or flame
to contact the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir. Damage to
the vehicle or its occupants could
occur.
o Windshield washer fluid is poisonous
to humans and animals. Do not drink
windshield washer fluid. Serious in-
jury or death could occur.
CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
OIL (MANUAL)G100A02JM-AATTransaxle lubricant in the manual transaxle
should be checked at those intervals speci-
fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule
in Section
5.Recommended OilUse only HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS MTF
75W/85 (API GL-4) or EQUIVALENT in the
manual transaxle.Manual Transaxle Oil CapacityThe oil capacity of the manual transaxle is
2.2 U.S. quarts (2.1 liters).
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CHECKING THE TRANSAXLE
FLUID (AUTOMATIC)G110A01E-AATTransaxle fluid in the automatic transaxle
should be checked at those intervals speci-
fied in the vehicle maintenance schedule
in Section 5.NOTE:Automatic transaxle fluid is basically
red color. As driving distance increases,
the fluid color turns darkish red gradu-
ally. It is a normal condition and you
should not judge the need to replace
based upon the changing color.
You must replace the automatic
transaxle fluid in accordance with inter-
vals specified in the vehicle maintenance
schedule in section 5.
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G110B05A-AATRecommended Fluid
Your Hyundai automatic transaxle is spe-
cially designed to operate with HYUNDAI
GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III,
SK ATF SP III or other brands meeting the
SP III specification approved by Hyundai
Motor Co.. Damage caused by a
nonspecified fluid is not covered by your
new vehicle limited warranty.
CAUTION:
Use of aftermarket ATF additives may
cause damage to the automatic
transaxle.
Only use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III,
DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or
other brands meeting the SP III specifi-
cation approved by Hyundai Motor Co..
If you are having your vehicle serviced
at a facility other than a Hyundai dealer,
verify that the correct ATF is used for
your vehicle.
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WARNING:
It is always better to check the transaxle
oil level when the engine is cool or cold.
If the engine is hot, you should exercise
great caution to avoid burning yourself
on hot engine or exhaust parts.NOTE:It is recommended that the manual
transaxle fluid should be checked by an
authorized Hyundai dealer.