Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Level (Gasoline Engine) - Hyundai LX2 Owner's Manual

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level
(Gasoline engine)
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating
hydraulic components in the engine.
Engine oil consumption while driving
is normal, and it is necessary to
check and refill the engine oil regu-
larly. Also, check and refill the oil
level within the recommended main-
tenance schedule to prevent deterio-
ration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the
below procedure.
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1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer's
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set. If possible, block the
wheels.
3. Turn the engine on and warm the
engine up until the coolant tem-
perature reaches a constant nor-
mal temperature.
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-
insert it fully.
6. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level.
7. If the oil level is below L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
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radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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