Oil Hyundai Matrix 2005 Repair Manual

5VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Brake Hoses and Lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. F070G02A-AAT
o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brakefluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.
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o Rear Brake Drums and
Linings, Parking Brake
Check the rear brake drums and lin-
ings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and excessive wear. In- spect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake lever andcables. For detailed service proce- dures, refer to the Shop Manual.
F070D01A-AAT o Manual Transaxle Oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil ac- cording to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks before adding oil. Do not overfill. F070E06A-AAT
o Automatic Transaxle Fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT"range of the dipstick, after the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Check the automatictransaxle fluid level with the engine running and the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake properly ap-plied. Use HYUNDAI GENUINE ATF SP III, DIAMOND ATF SP III, SK ATF SP III or other brands approved byHyundai Motor Co., when adding or changing fluid. Using the wrong ATF may result in damage to the ATM.
F070C01A-AAT o Engine Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the mainte- nance schedule.

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o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for looseness or damage. Retighten to thespecified torque.F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and cali- pers for fluid leakage.
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o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Start the engineand listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary. F070M01A-AAT
o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dustboots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or damage. Replace any dam- aged parts.
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o Power Steering Pump, Belt
and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and
hoses for leakage and damage. Re- place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer-ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces-sary. F070P01A-AAT
o Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots andclamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. F070Q01A-AAT
o Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and connections for leakage and damage.Check air conditioning performance according to the relevant shop manual if necessary.

Engine Compartment ................................................... 6-2
General Checks ........................................................... 6-5
Checking the Engine Oil .............................................. 6-6
Changing the Oil and Filter ......................................... 6-9
Checking and Changing the Engine Coolant ...........6-12
Spark Plugs ................................................................ 6-15
Changing the Air Cleaner Filter ................................ 6-17
Checking the Transaxle Oil (Manual) ....................... 6-19
Checking the Transaxle Fluid (Automatic) ................ 6-20
Checking the Brakes ................................................. 6-22
Checking the Clutch Fluid ......................................... 6-24
Air Conditioning Care ................................................ 6-25
Changing the Air Conditioner Filter
(In Front of Blower Unit) .......................................... 6-26
Checking Drive Belts ................................................. 6-28
Checking and Replacing Fuses ................................ 6-29
Checking The Battery ................................................ 6-31
Checking The Eclectric Cooling Fans ....................... 6-32
Power Steering Fluid Level ....................................... 6-32
Headlight Aiming Adjustment .................................... 6-35
Replacing headlight Bulbs ......................................... 6-36
Bulb Wattage ............................................................. 6-38
Fuse Panel Description ............................................. 6-39
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid
reservoir
4. Auto fuel cut switch 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine cover
9. Engine coolant reservoir10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If installed)
12.Battery
13.Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap HFC5001
G010B01FC-GAT Gasoline Engine (1.6 DOHC)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully sothat the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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Gasoline Engine(1.8 DOHC)
HFC003
1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoir
4. Auto fuel cut switch 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine cover
9. Engine coolant reservoir10.Radiator cap
11.Automatic transaxle fluid level
dipstick (If installed)
12.Battery
13.Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-ing the engine, you should handle tools and other heavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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1. Air filter element
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid and clutch fluidreservoir
4. Fuel filter 5. Relay box
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil level dipstick
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10.Battery
11.Windshield washer fluid reservoir
cap G010E02FC
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Diesel Engine (1.5 CRDi)
CAUTION:
When inspecting or servic-
ing the engine, you shouldhandle tools and otherheavy objects carefully so that the plastic cover of the engine is not damaged.
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5GENERAL CHECKS
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Engine Compartment
The following should be checked regu- larly:
o Engine oil level and condition
o Transaxle fluid level and condition
o Brake fluid level
o Clutch fluid level
o Engine coolant level
o Windshield washer fluid level
o Accessory drive belt condition
o Engine coolant hose condition
o Fluid leaks (on or below components)
o Power steering fluid level
o Battery condition
o Air filter condition o Defroster, heating system opera-
tion (and air conditioning, if in- stalled)
o Steering operation and condition
o Mirror condition and operation
o Turn signal operation
o Accelerator pedal operation
o Brake operation, including parking brake
o Manual transaxle operation, includ-
ing clutch operation
o Automatic transaxle operation, in- cluding "PARK" mechanism opera-tion
o Seat control condition and opera-
tion
o Seat belt condition and operation
o Sunvisor operation If you notice anything that does not operate correctly or appears to be functioning incorrectly, inspect it care- fully and seek assistance from yourHyundai dealer if service is needed.
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Vehicle Exterior
The following should be checked
monthly:
o Overall appearance and condition
o Wheel condition and wheel nut
torque
o Exhaust system condition
o Light condition and operation
o Windshield glass condition
o Wiper blade condition
o Paint condition and body corrosion
o Fluid leaks
o Door and hood lock condition
o Tire pressure and condition (including spare tire)
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Vehicle Interior
The following should be checked each
time when the vehicle is driven:
o Lights operation
o Windshield wiper operation
o Horn operation

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6CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
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Recommended Oil Gasoline Engine Engine oil is essential to the perfor- mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level at least once a week in normal useand more often if you are on a trip or driving in severe conditions. The engine oil quality should meet the following classification. API SJ, SL or ABOVE, ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE G030B01JMNOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 en-gine oil is preferred regardless of regional option and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 en- gine oil is not available, second-ary recommended engine oil forcorresponding temperature range can be used.
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Recommended Oil Diesel Engine
G030B01AEngine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It is suggested that you check the oil level every 500km or before starting a long trip and more often if you are drivingin severe conditions.
The engine oil quality should meet
the following classification:
API class: CH-4 or ABOVE ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE NOTE: SAE 0W-30 oil is for extra cold
zone and to be restricted by driv- ing condition and dealing area. (Especially, not recommended forsustained high loaded and high speed operation.)

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To Check the Oil Level
HFC5007
Gasoline engine
Wait about five minutes, then remove
the dipstick, wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw it again. Then note the highest level the oil has reached on the dipstick. It shouldbe between the upper "F" and lower "L" range.
G030C02FC
Diesel engine G030D02A-GAT
Adding Oil
HFC5009
G030D02FC
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine
Before checking the oil, warm up theengine to normal operating tempera- ture and be sure your car is parkedon level ground. Turn the engine off. If the oil level is close to or below the "L" mark, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. To add oil:

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ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION Function of Engine Oil
Engine oil has the primary function of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine. Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should
consume some engine oil while nor- mal driving. The cause of oil con- sumption in a normal engine are asfollows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pis- tons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated dur-ing engine operation sucks some of the oil into the combustion cham- ber.This oil with some oil of the cylin-der wall is burned by the high tem-perature combustion gases during the combustion process. o The engine oil consumption is
strongly effected by the viscosity and quality of oil, engine rpm and driving condition etc. The engine oil is more consumed under severedriving conditions such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration than normal driv-ing condition.
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counter-clockwise.
2. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill.
3. Replace the cap by turning it clock- wise.
The distance between the "F" and "L"marks is equal to about 1 liter(GasolineEngine)/1.2 liter(Diesel Engine) of oil.