Checking The Engine Oil And Filter - Hyundai Elantra 2024 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your engine:
• Do not spill engine oil when adding or
changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled oil
immediately.
• The engine oil consumption may
increase while you break in the new
vehicle, and it should stabilize after
driving 4,000 mi. (6,000 km).
• The engine oil consumption may be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, and oil
quality. Inspect the engine oil level
regularly and refill if necessary.
Checking the engine oil and
filter
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• The lubrication, rust prevention,
cooling, and cleaning effect of the
engine oil will gradually degrade during
its use. Have the engine oil and filter
changed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer according to the Oil Life
Management System instructions or
the Maintenance Schedule at the
beginning of this chapter.
• If the maintenance schedule to replace
engine oil is exceeded, the engine oil
performance may deteriorate, and the
engine condition may be affected.
Therefore, replace the engine oil
according to the maintenance
schedule.
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• To keep the engine in optimal
condition, use the recommended
engine oil and filter. If the
recommended engine oil and filter are
not used, replace them according to
the Maintenance Schedule Under
Severe Usage Conditions.
• The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replacement is
to prevent oil deterioration and it is
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check
and refill engine oil regularly.
Information
When the oil pressure is low due to
insufficient engine oil, the Engine Oil
Pressure ( ) warning light will
illuminate.
In addition, the enhanced engine
protection system, which limits the
engine's power is activated and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (
illuminate when the vehicle is driven in
this state continuously. When the engine
oil pressure is restored, the warning light
and the enhanced engine protection
system will turn off after the engine is
restarted. (Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi)
WARNING
Allow the engine to cool before replacing
the oil.
NOTICE
Never add any additives to the engine oil.
Engine oil additives can change the
properties of engine oil and may cause
serious engine failure.
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