Santa Fe GLS V6-2.7L (2002)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Use a filter wrench to remove the oil filter.
2. Before installing a new oil filter on the engine, apply clean engine oil to the surface of the rubber gasket.
3. Tighten the oil filter to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Oil filter: 12 - 16 Nm (120 - 160 kg.cm, 9 - 12 lb.ft)
4. Start and run the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
5. After turning off the engine, check the oil level and add oil as necessary.