Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2016 year). Instruction - part 31
Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
Using oils of any viscosity other than
number
an effect on fuel economy and cold
those recommended could result in
weather operating (engine start and
engine damage.
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosi-
CAUTION
When choosing an oil, consider the
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
range of temperature your vehicle
Always be sure to clean the area
economy and cold weather perform-
will be operated in before the next oil
around any filler plug, drain
ance, however, higher viscosity
change. Proceed to select the rec-
plug, or dipstick before check-
engine oils are required for satisfac-
ommended oil viscosity from the
ing or draining any lubricant.
tory lubrication in hot weather.
chart.
This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
roads. Cleaning the plug and
°C
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
Temperature
dipstick areas will prevent dirt
(°F)
-10
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
and grit from entering the
10W-30
engine and other mechanisms
Engine Oil *1
5W-20, 5W-30
that could be damaged.
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of
a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However, if
the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
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Specifications & Consumer information
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION
■ VIN label
LABEL
OMD080001
OBH088005N
OMD080002
The vehicle identification number
The VIN is also on a plate attached
(VIN) is the number used in register-
to the top of the dashboard. The
ing your car and in all legal matters
number on the plate can easily be
pertaining to its ownership, etc.
seen through the windshield from
outside.
The number is punched on the floor
under the passenger seat. To check
the number, open the cover.
OMDS082002
The vehicle certification label
attached on the driver’s side center
pillar gives the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
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Specifications & Consumer information
TIRE SPECIFICATION AND
ENGINE NUMBER
PRESSURE LABEL
OGD082009
OMD060012N
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block as shown in the
The tires supplied on your new vehi-
drawing.
cle are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pres-
sures recommended for your car.
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