oil dipstick Hyundai Equus 2013 Owner's Manual

Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-22
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-23
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-24
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-27
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-19
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-20
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-26
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-49
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-25
10. Jump start connector ........................6-5
OBH011100
■3.8 Engine
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-22
2. Radiator cap .....................................7-23
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-24
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-27
5. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-19
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-20
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-26
8. Fuse box ...........................................7-49
9. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-25
10. Jump start connector ........................6-5
11. Chamber air cleaner ......................7-28
OBH011101
■5.0 Engine
❈The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Jump start connector
* The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
* The battery is in the trunk.
OBH011100
■3.8 Engine

Maintenance
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OBH011101
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Fuse box
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Jumper terminal
* The actual engine compartment in the
vehicle may differ from the illustration.
* The battery is in the trunk.
■5.0 Engine

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Maintenance
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.
WARNING- 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.
OBH071002
OBH071002N
3.8L
5.0L
CAUTION
• Do not overfill with engine oil.
Engine damage may result.
• Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil.
If you drop the engine oil on
the engine room, wipe it off
immediately.
• When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with
a clean cloth. When mixed
with debris, it can cause
engine damage.

Specifications & Consumer information
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Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy and cold weather perform-
ance, however, higher viscosity
engine oils are required for satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those
recommended could result in engine
damage.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain
plug, or dipstick before check-
ing or draining any lubricant.
This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved
roads. Cleaning the plug and
dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the
engine and other mechanisms
that could be damaged.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be
operated in before the next oil change. Proceed to select the recommended
oil viscosity from the chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-30 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4/ACEA A5). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-20*2, 5W-30
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
Gasoline
Engine Oil *
1
°C
(°F)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
20W-50
10W-30
15W-40
5W-30
5.0L3.8L
*1: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE
5W-20*2(API SM/ILSAC GF-4/ACEA A5). However, if the engine oil is not available in your
country, select the proper engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
*
2: In Middle East, do not use the engine oil of viscosity grade SAE 5W-20.