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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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4. Turn the radiator cap counterclock-
wise without pressing down on it,
until it stops. This relieves any pres-
sure remaining in the cooling sys-
tem. And remove the radiator cap
by pushing down and turning coun-
terclockwise.
Now fill the radiator with clean dem-
ineralized or distilled water. Con-
tinue to add clean demineralized or
distilled water in small quantities
until the fluid level stays up in the
radiator neck.
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To Change the Coolant (2.0L)
NOTE:
It is recommended that coolant for
engine 2.7L should be changed by
an authorized Hyundai dealer.
The engine coolant should be changed
at those intervals specified in the ve-
hicle maintenance schedule in Sec-
tion 5.
!
CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the
finish of your car. If you spill en-
gine coolant on the car, wash it off
thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the
parking brake and remove the radia-
tor cap when cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in
place. Open the drain cock on the
radiator. Allow all the engine cool-
ant to drain from the cooling sys-
tem, then securely close the drain
cock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of
the cooling system in your car.
Then, following the manufacturer's
directions on the engine coolant
container, add the appropriate
quantity of coolant to the radiator.
The level of the coolant should be
between the "L" and "F" lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cool. If
the level is below the "L" mark, add
engine coolant to bring it up between
"L" and "F". If the level is low, inspect
for coolant leaks and recheck the
fluid level frequently. If the level drops
again, visit your Hyundai dealer for an
inspection and diagnosis of the rea-
son.
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