coolant capacity Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Manual

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Diesel Engine
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The engine oil and filter should be
changed at those intervals specified in the maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent oiland filter changes are required.
The procedure for changing the oil
and filter is as follows:
1. Park the car on level ground and
set the parking brake. Start the engine and let it warm up until the needle on the coolant temperature gauge moves above the lowestmark.
10. Shut off the engine and recheck
the oil level.
NOTE: Always dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally acceptable manner. It is suggested that it be placed in a sealed container andtaken to a service station for maybe reclaimation. Do not pour the oil on the ground or put it in with thehousehold trash.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance
with the instructions on the cartonor on the filter itself. Do not over- tighten.
Oil filter tightening torque: 1.2~1.6kgf.m Be sure that the mounting surfaceon the engine is clean and that the old gasket is removed completely. Lubricate the new gasket on thefilter with clean engine oil before installation.
7. Remove the engine oil level dip- stick.
8. Refill the crankcase with the rec- ommended engine oil. Refer tothe specification in chapter 9 for engine oil capacity. WARNING:
Used motor oil may cause irrita-
tion or cancer of the skin if left incontact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warmwater as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Oil filler cap
Engine oil drain plug
! CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil into a funnel. Do not overfill not to damage the engine.
9. Start the engine and check to be sure no oil is leaking from the drain plug or oil filter.

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4. Turn the radiator cap counterclock-
wise without pressing down on it, until it stops. This relieves any pres- sure remaining in the cooling sys- tem. And remove the radiator cap by pushing down and turning coun-terclockwise.Fill the radiator with clean deminer-alized or distilled water. Continueto add clean demineralized or dis- tilled water in small quantities until the fluid level stays up in the radia-tor neck. G050D03E
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To Change the Coolant
The coolant should be changed at
those intervals specified in the ve- hicle maintenance schedule in Sec- tion 5.
! CAUTION:
Engine coolant can damage the
finish of your car. If you spill en- gine coolant on the car, wash it off thoroughly with clean water.
1. Park the car on level ground, set the parking brake and remove the radia- tor cap when cool.
2. Be sure your drain receptacle is in
place. Open the drain cock on theradiator. Allow all the engine cool- ant to drain from the cooling sys- tem, then securely close the draincock.
3. Check Section 9 for the capacity of the cooling system in your car.Then, following the manufacturer's directions on the engine coolant container, add the appropriatequantity of coolant to the radiator.
!WARNING:
Remove the radiator cap when the
radiator is cool. 5. Start the engine, top off the radiator
with water and then add engine coolant to the reservoir until thelevel is between "L" and "F".
6. Replace the radiator and reservoir
caps and check to be sure the draincocks are fully closed and not leak- ing.

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INDEX
3
D Door Central door locks .................................................... 1-9
Door locks ................................................................ 1-7
Locking, unlocking front doors with a key ............... 1-8
Drink Holder .............................................................. 1-67
Drive Belts ................................................................ 6-30
Driving Economical driving ................................................. 2-17
Smooth cornering ................................................... 2-19
Winter driving ......................................................... 2-19
EEmission Control Syst em ........................................... 7-2
Engine
Before starting the engine ....................................... 2-3
Compartment ........................................................... 6-2
Coolant ................................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge ................................... 1-53
If the engine overheats ............................................ 3-4
Number .................................................................... 8-2
Oil ............................................................................. 6-8
Starting ..................................................................... 2-5
Engine Exhaust Can Be Dangerous ........................... 2-2F
Folding Rear Seatbacks .
.......................................... 1-17
Front Fog Light ......................................................... 1-60
Front Seats Adjustable front seats ............................................ 1-14
Adjustable headrest s .............................................. 1-16
Adjusting seat forward and rear ward..................... 1-15
Adjusting seatback angle .......................................1-15
Lumbar support control .................. ........................ 1-16
Seat cushion height adjustment............................ 1-17
Seat warmer ........................................................... 1-19
Fuel Capacity ................................................................... 9-2
Gauge .................................................................... 1-15
Recommendations ................................................... 1-2
Fuel Filler Lid Remote release ...................................................... 1-80
Fuses ........................................................................ 6-31
Fuse Panel description ............................................. 6-46
GGeneral Checks .......................................................... 6-7
Glove Box ................................................................. 1-74