2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPORT spark plugs replace

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Driving your vehicle
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery 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 components 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 instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not useengine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage thepaint finish.
Do not let your parking brake
freeze
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 temporarily 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 interfere with the steering. When
driving in severe winter conditions
where this may happen, you should
periodically check underneath the
car to be sure the movement of the
front wheels and the steering com-
ponents is not obstructed.
Don't place foreign objects ormaterials in the engine com-
partment
Placement of foreign object or mate-
rials which prevent cooling of the
engine, in the engine compartment,
may cause a failure or combustion.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for the damage caused by suchplacement.

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline 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.
* 2
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (2.0 MPI)
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Engine oil and engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives * 1Add fuel additives every 12,000 km or 12 months
Rotate tiresRotate tires every 12,000 km
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsReplace every 156,000 km
Drive belts *2At first, inspect at 96,000 km or 72 months.
Thereafter, inspect every 24,000 km or 24 months
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 192,000 km or 10 years :
Thereafter, replace every 48,000 km or 24 month
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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7
Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (2.0 MPI)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEOPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filterREvery 6,000 km or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyA, B, H, I, K
Automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 96,000 kmA, C, E, F, G, H, I
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, F

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7
Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*1
: If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline 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.
* 2
: The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
* 3
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer per-
form the operation.
Normal Maintenance Schedule (1.6 Turbo-GDI)
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Engine oil and engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Fuel additives * 1Add fuel additives every 10,000 km or 12 months
Rotate tiresRotate tires every 10,000 km
Climate control air filterRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIIRIIIRIIIRIII
Spark plugsReplace every 70,000 km
Drive belts *2At first, inspect at 96,000 km or 72 months.
Thereafter, inspect every 20,000 km or 24 months
Valve clearance * 3Inspect every 90,000 km or 72 months
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine coolantAt first, replace at 192,000 km or 10 years :
Thereafter, replace every 48,000 km or 24 month
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (1.6 Turbo-GDI)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer
to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE
OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Engine oil and filterREvery 5,000 km or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRMore frequentlyC, E
Spark plugsRMore frequentlyA, B, H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 116,000 kmC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 116,000 kmC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front brake disc/pads, calipersIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Rear brake shoes or disc/padsIMore frequentlyC, D, G, F

Air Cleaner Filter
A genuine HYUNDAI air cleaner filter is recommended when the filter isreplaced.
Spark Plugs
Make sure to install new spark plugs
of the correct heat range.
Cooling System
Check cooling system components,
such as radiator, coolant reservoir,
hoses and connections for leakage
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Engine Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
the intervals specified in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (if equipped)
Automatic transmission fluid should
not be checked under normal usage
conditions. But in severe conditions,the fluid should be changed at an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer inaccordance to the scheduled mainte-nance at the beginning of this chap-
ter.
Automatic transmission fluid
color is basically red.
As the vehicle is driven, the auto- matic transmission fluid will begin
to look darker. This is a normal
condition and you should not
judge the need to replace the fluid
based upon the changed color.
NOTICE
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Maintenance
The use of a non-specified fluid could result in transmission
malfunction and failure. Use
only the specified automatic
transmission fluid (refer to"Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities" in chapter 8).
CAUTION