2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring oil viscosity

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Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
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Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer or a service station.
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Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 9
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
CAUTION
Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damageyour vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.
WARNING- Tire chains
The use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant Volume Classification
4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
Manual transaxle fluid 2.11 US qt. (2.0 l)API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
DIAMOND ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III or
Automatic transaxle fluid 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)other brands meeting the SP-III
specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.
Coolant 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 14 US gal. (53 l)-
Engine oil *1 *2(drain and refill)
Recommends API Service SM
*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)

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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operation (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 especiallyimportant 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 engineand 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
10W-30
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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Index
Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-3
Manual climate control system··················\
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··4-66Air conditioning ··················\
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····4-71
Climate control air filter ··················\
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Heating and air conditioning ··················\
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···4-67
Manual heating and air conditioning ··················\
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Manual transaxle··················\
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Memory fuse ··················\
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Mirrors ··················\
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···4-29 Inside rearview mirror ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror ··················\
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Moonroof, see sunroof··················\
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Maunting bracket for roof carrier ··················\
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Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
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3-5, 3-9
Occupant classification system ··················\
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··3-40
Odometer/Tripmeter ··················\
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4-40
Oil (Engine) ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror··················\
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Overheats ··················\
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·6-6
Owner maintenance ··················\
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···7-5
Parking brake··················\
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··5-17, 7-22
Passenger's front air bag ··················\
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·7-55
Power brakes ··················\
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Power outlet ··················\
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Power window lock button ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt··················\
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Push starting··················\
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Rear combination light bulb replacement··················\
····7-56
Rear parking assist system··················\
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Rear seat adjustment ··················\
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··3-9
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················\
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Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
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Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
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Remote keyless entry ··················\
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·4-3
Reporting safety defects ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Roof rack ··················\
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Safety chains ··················\
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Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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···7-7 Normal maintenance schedule··················\
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···7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-11
Seat··················\
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3-10
Folding the rear seat ··················\
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