Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G1.6 T-Gdi); Severe Driving Conditions - Hyundai sonata Owner's Manual

Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi)

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R: Replace or change.
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Engine oil and filter *
1
Air cleaner filter
Spark plugs
Automatic transmission fluid
Front brake disc/pads, calipers
Rear brake shoes or disc/pads
Parking brake
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/ lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint
Suspension mounting bolts
Drive shafts and boots
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)
Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade
*1 :
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated for severe maintenance condition.

Severe Driving Conditions

A. Repeatedly driving short distances
of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal
temperature or less than 10 miles (16
km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed
driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy,
unpaved, graveled or salt- spread
roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other
corrosive materials or in very cold
weather
E. Driving in sandy areas
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
OPERATION INTERVALS
Every 5,000 miles or
R
6 months
R More frequently
R More frequently
R Every 60,000 miles
I More frequently
I More frequently
I More frequently
I More frequently
I More frequently
Every 3,000 miles or
I
6 months
R More frequently
F. Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F
(32°C)
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain road
H. Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or
roof rack
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other
commercial use or vehicle towing
J. Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go
conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not
recommended (semi-synthetic, mineral
type, lower grade spec, etc.)
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DRIVING
CONDITION
A, B, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K, L
C, E
A, B, H, I, K
A, C, E, F, G, I
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, F
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
C, D, E, F, G,
H, I
C, E
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