Elantra L4-2.0L (2004)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
OIL AND FILTER
CAUTION:
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Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the removal of natural fats from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and
dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
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Exercise caution in order to minimize the length and frequency of contact of your skin to used oil. Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water, or use water-less hand cleaner, to remove any used engine oil. Do not use gasoline,
thinners, or solvents.
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In order to preserve the environment, used oil and used off Meter must be disposed of only at designated disposal sites.
1. Drain engine oil.
a. Remove the oil filter cap.
b. Remove the oil drain plug, and drain the oil into a container.
2. Replace oil filter.
a. Remove the oil filter.
b. Check and clean the oil filter installation surface.
c. Check the part number of the new oil filter is as same as old one.
d. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil filter.
e. Lightly screw the oil filter into place, and tighten it until the gasket contacts the seat.
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Tighten it an additional 3/4 turn.
3. Refill with engine oil filter.
a. Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Tightening torque 40 - 45 Nm (400 - 450 kgf-cm, 30 - 33 ft. lbs.)
b. Fill with fresh engine oil
Capacity
Drain and refill
W/Oil filter change: 3.85 L (4.1 U.S.qts, 3.4 Imp.qts)
W/O Oil filter change: 3.55 L (3.75 U.S.qts, 3.1 Imp.qts)
c. Install the oil filter cap.
4. Start engine and check for oil leaks.
5. Recheck engine oil level.
INSPECTION
1. Check engine oil quality Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
2. Check engine oil level. After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine stop, oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks
on the dipstick. If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.
NOTE: Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL
Recommended API classification: SH OR ABOVE
Recommended SAE viscosity grades: