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

Maintenance
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7. If the oil level is below L, add enough oil
to bring the level to F.
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Use only the specified engine oil (Refer to
the "Recommended Lubricants And
Capacities" section in chapter 2).
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 a new
vehicle, and it should stabilize after
driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).
• The engine oil consumption can be
affected by driving habits, climate
conditions, traffic conditions, oil
quality, etc. Therefore, it is
recommended that you inspect the
engine oil level regularly and refill it if
necessary.
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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 be
changed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer according to the Oil Life
Management System function 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.
• 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 it 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.