2018 Hyundai Elantra oil temperature

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Driving your vehicle
Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycolcoolant
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 chapter 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Change to "winter weight" oil ifnecessary
In some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See chapter 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in chapter
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer or a service station.
Check spark plugs and ignitionsystem
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 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.
Use approved window washeranti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window washer
system from freezing, add an approved
window washer anti-freeze solution in
accordance with instructions on the con-
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and most auto parts outlets. Do
not use engine coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.
Do not let your parking brakefreeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
ily while you put the gear selector lever in
P and block the rear wheels so the car
cannot roll. Then release the parking
brake.
Do not let ice and snow accu-mulate underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.

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Maintenance
When you do not use the vehicle fora long time in a low temperature
area, disconnect the battery and
keep it indoors.
Always charge the battery fully to prevent battery case damage in low
temperature areas.
For Best Battery Service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connectionsclean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled acid from the battery immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
Battery RechargingNOTICE
Always follow these instructions
when recharging your vehicle's bat-
tery to avoid the risk of SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH from explosions
or acid burns:
Before performing maintenance
or recharging the battery, turn off
all accessories and place the
ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF
position.
Keep all flames, sparks, or smok-
ing materials away from the bat-
tery.
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in a
well ventilated area.
Watch the battery during charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate if the battery cells begin
boiling violently.
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WARNING
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Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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 recommended could result in
engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or drain-
ing any lubricant. This is especially
important in dusty or sandy areas
and when the vehicle is used on
unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could
be damaged.
CAUTION
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine
Oil
Gamma
1.6 T-GDI *1
Nu 2.0 MPI *2
°C
(°F)
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a vis-
cosity grade 5W-30 (ACEA A5 or above). However, if the engine oil is not
available in your country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil
viscosity chart.
*
2: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a vis- cosity 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.
5W-30, 5W-40
10W-30
15W-40
20W-50
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30