Checking The Engine Oil And Filter - Hyundai LX2 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Checking the engine oil and filter

We recommend that the engine oil
and filter be replaced by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer according to
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
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• If the maintenance schedule to
replace engine oil is exceeded, the
engine oil performance may deteri-
orate, and the engine condition
may be affected.
replace the engine oil according to
the maintenance schedule.
• To keep the engine in optimal con-
dition, use the recommended
engine oil and filter. If the recom-
mended engine oil and filter are
not used, replace it according to
the maintenance schedule under
severe usage conditions.
• The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replace-
ment is to prevent oil deterioration
and it is irrelevant to oil consump-
tion. Check and refill engine oil reg-
ularly.
Used engine oil may cause irri-
tation or cancer of the skin if
Therefore,
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.
WARNING