Oil Hyundai Elantra 2017 Owner's Guide

Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
• Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
• Check for low or under-inflated
tires.
While operating your vehicle:
• Note any changes in the sound of
the exhaust or any smell of exhaust
fumes in the vehicle.
• Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead position.
• Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
• When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or
“hard-to-push” brake pedal.
• If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission
occurs, check the transmission fluid
level.
• Check the automatic transmission
P (Park) function.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle (water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system during or after use
is normal).
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Maintenance
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. This may result in
coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious
burns and other injuries.
WARNING
Diesel Engine
Never manipulate or modify the
injection system while running
the diesel engine or within 30
seconds after turning OFF the
diesel engine. The high-pressure
pump, high-pressure pipes, rail,
and injectors are still subject to
the high pressure right after
stopping the diesel engine.
When the fuel leakage vents out,
it may cause serious body injury.
Any people, who are implement-
ed with the artificial cardiac
pacemaker, should remain away
from the ECU or the wiring har-
ness by at least 30 cm, while run-
ning the diesel engine. The high
currents of the electric engine
control system produce a con-
siderable amount of magnetic
fields.
WARNING

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Maintenance
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
*4: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. We recommend that the system be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Normal Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine (For Europe)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 90,000 km (60,000 miles) or 72 months
after that, inspect every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2RRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterIIRIIRII
Spark plugs *3Replace every 165,000 km (102,500 miles)
Valve clearance (For Gamma 1.6) *4I
Vapor hose and fuel filler capII
Fuel tank air filter (if equipped)II
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions – Gasoline Engine (For Europe)
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe and low mileage driving
conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenanceoperationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterREvery 7,500 km (4,650 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, J, K
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H

I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: Middle East includes Morocco, Sudan and Egypt.
*4: If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bot tle of
additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additives.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine
oil filter *2
For Middle East *3,
Central & South AmericaReplace every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 12 months
Except Middle East *3,
Central & South AmericaRRRRRRRR
Air cleaner filterFor Middle East *3RRRRRRRR
Except Middle East *3IIRIIRII
Fuel additives *4Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM
Maintenance
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Normal Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and
engine oil filter
For Middle East *3,
Central & South AmericaRReplace every 5,000 km (3,100 miles) or 6 months
A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I, K, L
Except Middle East *3,
Central & South AmericaRReplace every 7,500 km (4,650 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionA, B, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Maintenance
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions – Gasoline Engine (Except Europe)

Maintenance
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
*
1: Inspect and if necessary correct or replace. Inspect drive belt tensioner, idler and alternator pulley and if necessary correct or
replace.
*
2: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3: The engine oil level should be checked regularly and maintained properly. Operating with an insufficient amount oil can dam- age the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.
Normal Maintenance Schedule – Diesel Engine
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,00012.52537.55062.57587.5100
Km×1,00020406080100120140160
Drive belts *1At first, inspect at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months, after every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months
Engine oil and engine oil filter *2*3RRRRRRRR
Tensioner/idler/damper pulleyInspect when replacing the drive belt
Air cleaner filter IRIRIRIR
Fuel filler capII
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

Maintenance
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Maintenance Under Severe Usage and Low Mileage Conditions – Diesel Engine
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Engine oil and engine oil filterREvery 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 6 monthsA, B, C, F, G, H,
I, J, K, L
Air cleaner filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Manual transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if equipped)REvery 120,000 km (80,000 miles)A, C, D, E, G, H,
I, K
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G

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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the car
is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter changes
are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil
saturation and replace if necessary.
Drive belts should be checked peri-
odically for proper tension and
adjusted as necessary.
Fuel filter (cartridge)
A clogged filter can limit the speed at
which the vehicle may be driven,
damage the emission system and
cause multiple issues such as hard
starting. If an excessive amount of
foreign matter accumulates in the
fuel tank, the filter may require
replacement more frequently.
After installing a new filter, run the
engine for several minutes, and
check for leaks at the connections.
We recommend that the fuel filter be
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and con-
nections
Check the fuel lines, fuel hoses and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. We recommend that the fuel
lines, fuel hoses and connections be
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
The vapor hose and fuel filler cap
should be inspected at those inter-
vals specified in the maintenance
schedule. Make sure that a new
vapor hose or fuel filler cap is cor-
rectly replaced.
When you are inspecting the
belt, place the ignition switch to
the LOCK/OFF or ACC position.
CAUTION

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ENGINE OIL
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 tempera-
ture.
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.5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
• Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.
• Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immedi-
ately.
• When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with a
clean cloth. When mixed with
debris, it can cause engine dam-
age.
NOTICE
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
WARNING
OAD075062L
OAD075102L
OAD075004
■Gamma 1.6 MPI
■Nu 2.0 MPI
■UII 1.6 TCI

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Maintenance
- Diesel Engine
Overfilling the diesel engine oil
may cause severe dieseling due to
the churning effect. It may damage
the diesel engine with the abrupt
engine speed incensement, com-
bustion noise, and white smoke
emission.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 com-
ponents.
Use only the specified engine oil.
(Refer to “Recommended lubricants
and capacities” in Chapter 8.)
NOTICE
OAD075063L
OAD075103L
OAD075006
■Gamma 1.6 MPI
■Nu 2.0 MPI
■UII 1.6 TCI