2010 Hyundai Equus oil dipstick

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-19
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-20
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-21
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-24
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-17
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-17
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-23
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-43
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-22
10. Jump start connector ........................6-4
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Your vehicle at a glance
OVI079001
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-19
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-20
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-21
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-24
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-17
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-17
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-23
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-43
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-22
10. Jump start connector ........................6-4
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4.6 Engine

Maintenance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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Gasoline Engine (3.8L)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Jump start connector
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Maintenance
OVI079001
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box9.
Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Jump start connector
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Gasoline Engine (4.6L)

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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few
minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be betweenF and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring
the level to F.Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil frombeing spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capaci- ties” in section 8.)
WARNING - Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
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CAUTION
Do not overfill with engine oil. Engine damage may result.
3.8L
4.6LOBH078003L
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3.8L
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Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
number Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, ordipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areasand when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirtand grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil * 1°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE5W-20* 2
(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.
*2. In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20* 2
5W-30