coolant Hyundai Elantra 2008 Owner's Guide

Specifications4 9Recommended lubricants and capacities To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel nec-
essary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and
energy savings.Lubricant Volume Classification
4.23 US qt. (4.0 l)
Manual transaxle fluid 2.11 US qt. (2.0 l) API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP-III, DIAMOND ATF SP-III,
Automatic transaxle fluid 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l) SK ATF SP-III or other brands metting the SP-III specification
approved by Hyundai Motor Co.
Coolant 6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)MIXTURE, Antifreeze with water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/Clutch fluid 0.7~0.8 US qt. (0.7~0.8 l) FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel 14 US gal. (53 l)-Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill)
API Service SJ, SL or above,
ILSAC GF-3 or above

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Index
Emergency starting ························································ 6-4
Emission control system ·············································· 7-65
Engine compartment ······················································ 7-2
Engine coolant ····························································· 7-16
Engine oil ····································································· 7-15
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ············· 7-12
Fuel filler lid ································································ 4-20
Fuel requirements ·························································· 1-3
Fuses ············································································ 7-45
Hazard warning flasher ··············································· 4-51
Hood ············································································ 4-18
How to use this manual ················································· 1-2
If the engine overheats ·················································· 6-5
If the engine will not start ············································· 6-3
If you have a flat tire ··················································· 6-12
Changing tires ·························································· 6-13
Removing the spare tire ··········································· 6-13
Storing the spare tire ················································ 6-13
Important - use of compact spare tire ······················ 6-18
In case of an emergency while driving ························· 6-2Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster ················· 1-7
Instrument cluster ························································ 4-38
Gauges ······································································ 4-40
Engine temperature gauge ········································ 4-38
Fuel gauge ································································ 4-40
Instrument panel illumination ·································· 4-39
Odometer/Trip odometer ·········································· 4-41
Speedometer ····························································· 4-39
Tachometer ······························································· 4-39
Instrument panel overview ············································ 2-3
Interior features ··························································· 4-82
Ashtray ····································································· 4-82
Cigarette lighter ························································ 4-82
Clothes hanger ·························································· 4-86
Cup holder ································································ 4-83
Digital clock ····························································· 4-85
Power outlet ····························································· 4-84
Shopping bag holder ················································ 4-85
Sunvisor ···································································· 4-83
Interior light ································································· 4-56
Interior overview ··························································· 2-2
Key positions ································································· 5-4
Keys ··············································································· 4-2FHI
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