Engine Oil; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Hyundai Grand i10 Owner's Manual

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ENGINE OIL

■ Petrol engine
■ Diesel engine

Checking the engine oil level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few
minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
re-insert it fully.
WARNING -
Be very careful not to touch the radia-
tor hose when checking or adding the
engine oil as it may be hot enough to
burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F and L.
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CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may
damage the engine.
CAUTION -
Overfilling the engine oil may cause
severe dieseling due to churning
effect. It may lead to engine damage
accompanied with abrupt engine
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speed increment, combustion noise
and white smoke emission.
■ Petrol engine
Radiator hose
■ Diesel engine
Diesel engine
6. If it is near or at L, add enough oil to
bring the level to F. Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac-
ities" in chapter 10.)
Maintenance
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