Hyundai i-30: Maintenance / Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F (Full) and L (Low).
6. If it is near or at L, add enough oil
to bring the level to F.
WARNING
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
NOTICE
- Do not overfill the engine oil.
It may damage the engine.
- Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine oil. If
you drop the engine oil on the
engine room, wipe it off immediately.
- When you wipe the dipstick, you
should wipe it with a clean cloth.
When mixed with debris, it can
cause engine damage.

Use only the specified engine oil.
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter
changes are required...
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) for
the oil to return to the oil pan...
Other information:
Filter replacement
The air cleaner filter can be cleaned
for inspection using compressed air.
Do not attempt to wash or to rinse it,
as water will damage the filter.
If soiled, the air cleaner filter must be
replaced.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
attaching clips and open the cover...
NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine
is turned off otherwise the battery
will discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark.The interior
lights may obscure your view
and cause an accident...