2016 Hyundai Creta oil level

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: If good quality gasolines that meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one
bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how
to use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) – Gasoline engine
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles1,0001020304050607080
Km1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts * 1IIII
Engine oil and
engine oil filter * 2Except
Middle EastReplace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Middle EastReplace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel additives * 3Add every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRRRRRRRR
Spark plugs
*4RR
Valve clearance
*5I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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Maintenance
Normal maintenance schedule (Except Mexico) Diesel engine
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 1
: Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can dam
age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
* 4
: This maintenance schedule depends on fuel quality. It is applicable only when using a qualified fuel < "EN590 or equivalent">.
If the diesel fuel specification doesn't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. If there are some important safety
matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter immediately regardless
of maintenance schedule and we recommend that you consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 5
: If the diesel fuel specification don't meet the EN590, it must be replaced more frequently. HYUNDAI recommends "every
7,500km inspection, every 15,000km replacement".
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles1,00012.52537.55062.57587.5100
Km1,00020406080100120140160
Drive belts * 1At first, inspect every 80,000km(50,000miles) or 48months :
after that, inspect every 20,000km(12,500miles) or 12months
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 2
*3Replace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 12 months
Air cleaner filter RRRRRRRR
Fuel filler capII
Fuel filter cartridge * 4
*5RRRRRRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change. * 1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bot
tle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to
use them. Do not mix other additives.
* 4
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
* 5
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (For Mexico)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months6121824303642485460
Miles1,0006.51319.52632.53945.55258.565
Km1,000102030405060708090100
Drive belts * 1IIIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 2RRRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRIIRI
Fuel additives *3Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
Spark plugs *4R
Valve clearance* 5I
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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ENGINE OIl
Checking the engine oil level
1.Be sure the vehicle is on levelground.
2.Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating tempera
ture. 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 reinsert it fully.
5.Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be
between F (Full) and L (Low).
•Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immediate
ly.
•When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
Diesel Engine
Overfilling the diesel engine oil may
cause severe dieseling due to the
churning effect. It may damage the
diesel engine with the abrupt engine
speed incensement, combustion
noise, and white smoke emission.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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.
WARNING
OGS075059
OGS075002
■ Gasoline Engine
■Diesel Engine

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Maintenance
If it is near or at L (Low), add enough
oil to bring the level to F (Full).
Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to "Recommended lubricantsand capacities" in chapter 8.)
Changing the engine oil and filter
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Used engine oil may cause skin
irritation or cancer if left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods
of time. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused can
cer in laboratory animals. Always
protect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil.
WARNING
OGS075060
OGS075003
■ Gasoline Engine
■Diesel Engine