Oil Filter: Service and Repair

FILTER SELECTION





All Hyundai engines are equipped with a high quality, disposable oil filter. This filter is recommended as a replacement filter on all vehicles. The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure the most efficient service. Make sure that the rubber gasket from the old oil filter is completely removed from the contact surface on the engine block before installing the new filter.

PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE OIL FILTER

CAUTION: Be careful not to bum yourself, as the engine and engine oil are hot

1. Use a filter wrench to remove the oil filter.





2. Before installing the 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 ft. lbs.)
4. Run the engine to check for engine oil leaks.
5. After turning off the engine, check the oil level and add oil as necessary.