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WARNING
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.
CAUTION
• Do not overfill the engine oil. It may
damage the engine.
• Do not spill engine oil, when adding
or changing engine oil. If you drop
the engine oil on the engine room,
wipe it off immediately.
• When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
• Oil consumption may increase while
you break in a new vehicle and it will
be stabilized after driving 6,000 km.
• The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions,
oil quality, etc. Therefore, it is
recommended that you inspect the
engine oil level regularly and refill it if
necessary.
• The engine oil change interval is
set for the purpose of preventing
oil deterioration, and is not related
the amount of oil consumption; so,
check and refill the amount of the oil
regularly.
Checking the engine oil level
(Diesel Engine)
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FigureRequired action
Range (A)Recommend to contact
an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Range (B)Do not refill engine oil.
Range (C)You may add engine oil
as long as the oil level
does not go above the C
range.
Range (D)You must add oil and
make sure that the oil
level is in the C Range.
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
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
re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level.
6. The level should be in the C range. If
the level is in the D range, add enough
engine oil to bring the level up to the
C range.
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If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use only the specified engine oil.
• If exceeding the maintenance
schedule for replacement of engine
oil, the engine oil performance
may deteriorate and the engine
condition may be affected. Therefore,
the replacement cycle should be
observed.
• If not using the recommended oil,
replace it according to the severe
usage maintenance conditions.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 2.)
WARNING
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or adding
engine oil as it may be hot enough to
burn you.
CAUTION
• Do not spill engine oil, when adding
or changing engine oil. If you drop
the engine oil on the engine room,
wipe it off immediately.
• When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
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Changing the engine oil and
filter
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
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 cancer 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.