Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Hyundai i10 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
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.
WARNING
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the ra-
diator hose when checking or add-
ing the engine oil as it may be hot
enough to burn you.
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5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
NOTICE
• 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 immedi-
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ately.
• When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with a
clean cloth. When mixed with
debris, it can cause engine dam-
age.