Maintenance
■ 1.7 TCI
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
Checking the engine oil and filter
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F (Full) and L (Low).
6. If it is near or at L, add enough oil
to bring the level to F.
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■ 2.0 TCI
WARNING
Radiator hose
We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irri-
tation or cancer of the skin if
left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods of time. Used
engine oil contains chemicals
that have caused cancer in lab-
oratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap
and warm water as soon as pos-
sible after handling used oil.
NOTICE
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Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to“Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in chapter 8.)
• Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immedi-
ately.
• 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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