2020 Hyundai Elantra oil viscosity

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- When using tire chains:
Wrong size chains or improperlyinstalled chains can damage
your vehicle's brake lines, sus-
pension, body and wheels.
Use SAE "S" class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains contacting the body,
retighten the chain to prevent
contact with the vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten the chains after driving
0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehi- cles equipped with aluminum
wheels. If unavoidable, use a
wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.59 inch (15 mm) wide to prevent
damage to the chain’s connec-
tion.
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 cool-
ing system, lubricates 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 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.
NOTICE

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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.
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LubricantVolume Classification
Engine oil *
1*2(drain and refill)
Recommends
1.6 T-GDI4.76 US qt. (4.5 l)API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5
or above/SAE 5W-30
(SAE Viscosity Number)
2.0 MPI4.23 US qt. (4.0
l)API Latest (ILSAC Latest)/
SAE 5W-20 (SAE Viscosity Number)
Manual transmission fluid
1.6 T-GDI/ 2.0 MPI1.6~1.7 US qt. (1.5~1.6 l) HK SYN MTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL)
GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
(API GL-4, SAE 70W TGO-9)
Intelligent Variable Transmission
(IVT) fluid2.0 MPI6.86 US qt. (6.5 l)
IVTF SP-CVT1 or other brands meeting the
above specification approved by HYUNDAI
Motor Co.
Dual clutch transmission fluid1.6 T-GDI2.01~2.11 US qt. (1.9~2.0 l)
HK DCTF 70W (SK)
SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF
(H.K.SHELL)
GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
(API GL-4, SAE 70W)

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*1: Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2: Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy 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.
M/T : Manual transmission
IVT : Intelligent Variable Transmission
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
LubricantVolume Classification
Coolant 1.6 T-GDI
M/T
6.45 US qt. (6.1
l)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for
aluminum radiator)
DCT
2.0 MPI M/T
6.34 US qt. (6.0
l)
IVT
6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Brake/Clutch fluid
0.74~0.85 US qt. (0.7 ~ 0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel14.0 US gal. (53 l)Refer to "Fuel requirements" in the Foreword
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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 viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory 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 rec-
ommended oil viscosity from the
chart.
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain
plug, or dipstick before check-
ing or draining 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
1.6 T-GDI *1
2.0 MPI *2
°C
(°F)
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a vis-
cosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5 or
above). 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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2: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a vis- cosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API Latest (ILSAC Latest)). 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