Hyundai Coupe Tiburon 2005, Owner'S Manual

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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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matic) or reverse gear (manual
transaxle).
2. Open the hood and remove the
engine oil filler cap.
3. Slide underneath the car and loosen
the drain plug by turning it counter-
clockwise with a wrench of the
proper size. Be sure that a drain
pan is in position to catch the oil as
it drains out, then remove the drain
plug.
WARNING:
Be very careful when draining the
engine oil as it may be hot enough
to burn you!
5. Remove the oil filter by turning it
counterclockwise with a oil filter
wrench of the proper size. A cer-
tain amount of oil will come out
when you remove the filter. So be
sure to have your drain pan in
place underneath it.
6. Install a new oil filter in accordance
with the instructions on the carton
or on the filter itself. Do not over-
tighten.
Tightening torque:
1.2 ~ 1.6 kgf.m.
Be sure that the mounting surface on
the engine is clean and that the old
gasket is removed completely. Lubri-
cate the new gasket on the filter with
clean engine oil before installation.
7. Remove the engine oil level dip-
stick.
8. Refill the crankcase with the rec-
ommended engine oil. Refer to the
specification in chapter 9 for en-
gine oil capacity.
4. When the oil has stopped draining,
replace the drain plug using a new
gasket and retighten by turning it
clockwise.
Tightening torque:
4.5 ~ 4.0 kgf.m (1.6/2.0L)
4.5 ~ 3.5 kgf.m (2.7L)
CAUTION:
Slowly pour the recommended oil
using by a funnel. Do not overfill
not to damage engine.
9. Start the engine and check to be
sure no oil is leaking from the
drain plug or oil filter.
10.Shut off the engine and recheck
the oil level.
NOTE:
Always dispose of used engine oil
in an environmentally acceptable
manner. It is suggested that it be
placed in a sealed container and
taken to a service station for maybe
reclaimation. Do not pour the oil
on the ground or put it in with the
household trash.
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