DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
reservoir until the level is between "LOW"
and "FULL".
5. Replace the radiator and reservoir caps and
check to be sure the drain cocks are fully
closed and not leaking.
WARNING:
The coollng fan Is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not runnlng.
Use extreme caution when worklng near the
blades of the coollng fan so that you are not
injured by a rotatlng fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases, the fan
wlll automatlcally shut off. Thls Is a normal
conditlon.
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REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS
Unleaded: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in.)
Leaded: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.032 in.)
The spark plugs should be changed at the
intervals specified in the vehicle maintenance
6-8
schedule in Section 5 or whenever engine per-
formance Indicates they should be changed.
Symptoms that suggest poor spark plug perfor-
mance include engine misflring underload, loss
of fuel economy, poor acceleration, etc. When
spark plugs are replaced, always use spark
plugs recommended by Hyundai. The use of
other spark plugs can result in loss of perior-
mance, radio interference or engine damage.
Recommended Spark Plugs:
NGK
CHAMPION
Unleaded
BKR5ES-11
RC10YC4
Leaded
BKR5ES
RC10YC
G060C01S-QAT
Changing the Spark Plugs
You will find it easier to change spark plugs if
the engine is cold. Always change one spark
plug at a time. This helps avoid getting the wires
mixed up.
1. Remove the center cover on the engine
rocker cover (DOHC Only).
2. Using a clean cloth, remove any dirt that has
accumulated around the spark plug so it
cannot fall into the cylinder when the spark
plug is removed.
3. To remove the spark plug catde, pull straight
up on the insulated connector, not the cable.
Pulling on the cable may damage the carbon
core conductor.
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WARNING:
It Is recommended that the engine be cool
or cold when changlng the spark plugs. If
the engine Is hot, you could burn yourself
on the Insulated connector, the spark plug
or the engine itself.
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