Get Maintenance -> Engine oil Guide for Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

Maintenance

ENGINE OIL

Brake discs, pads, calipers and

rotors

Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor

for any excessive wear-out. Inspect

calipers for any fluid leakage.

For more information on checking the

pads or lining wear limit, refer to the

HYUNDAI web site.

Checking the engine oil level

Engine oil is used for lubricating,

cooling, and operating various hydraulic

components in the engine. Engine oil

consumption while driving is normal,

and it is necessary to check and refill the

engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill

the oil level within the recommended

maintenance schedule to prevent

deterioration of oil performance.

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Check the engine oil following the below

procedure.

Propeller shaft

Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,

rubber couplings and center-bearing

rubber for cracks, deterioration, or

damage. Replace any damaged parts

and if necessary, repack the grease.

Gasoline engine

1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s

precautions.

2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level

ground in P (Park) with the parking

brake set and the wheels blocked.

3. Turn the engine on and warm

the engine up until the coolant

temperature reaches a constant

normal temperature.

4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil

filler cap and pull the dipstick out.

Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return

to the oil pan.

5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert

it fully.

Suspension mounting bolts

Check the suspension connections for

looseness or damage. Retighten to the

specified torque.

Steering gear box, linkage &

boots/lower arm ball joint

With the vehicle stopped and the engine

off, check for excessive free-play in the

steering wheel. Check the linkage for

bends or damage. Check the dust boots

and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,

or damage.

Replace any damaged parts.

Drive shafts and boots

Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps

for cracks, deterioration, or damage.

Replace any damaged parts and, if

necessary, repack the grease.

Air conditioning refrigerant

Check the air conditioning lines and

connections for leakage and damage.

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6. Pull the dipstick out again and check

the level. The level should be between

F (Full) and L (Low).

7. If the oil level is below L, add enough

oil to bring the level to F.

Use only the specified engine oil (Refer

to “Recommended Lubricants and

Capacities” section in chapter 2).

NOTICE

To prevent damage to your engine:

śꢀ Do not spill engine oil when adding

or changing engine oil. Wipe off

spilled oil immediately.

śꢀ The engine oil consumption may

increase while you break in a new

vehicle and it will be stabilized after

driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).

śꢀ The engine oil consumption can be

affected by driving habits, climate

conditions, traffic conditions,

oil quality, etc. Therefore, it is

recommended that you inspect the

engine oil level regularly and refill it

if necessary.

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Maintenance

Checking the engine oil and

filter

Information

When the oil pressure is low due to

insufficient engine oil, the Engine

Oil Pressure ( ) warning light will

illuminate. In addition, the enhanced

engine protection system, which limits

the engine’s power is activated and the

Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( ) will

illuminate when the vehicle is driven in

this state continuously. When oil pressure

is restored, the Engine Oil Pressure

warning light will turn off and the engine

power will no longer be limited.

However, for gasoline 2.5 turbo engine

and 2.5 gdi engine, when the engine oil

pressure is restored, the warning light and

the enhanced engine protection system will

turn off after the engine is restarted.

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śꢀ The lubrication, rust prevention,

cooling, and cleaning effect of the

engine oil will gradually degrade

during its use. Have the engine oil

and filter changed by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer according to the Oil

Life Management System function

or the Maintenance Schedule at the

beginning of this chapter.

śꢀ If the maintenance schedule to

replace engine oil is exceeded,

the engine oil performance may

deteriorate, and the engine condition

may be affected. Therefore, replace

the engine oil according to the

maintenance schedule.

CAUTION

The engine oil is very hot immediately

after the vehicle has been driven and

can cause burns during replacement.

Replace the engine oil after the engine

oil has cooled down.

WARNING

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WARNING

Engine oil contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and reproductive harm.

Used engine oil may cause irritation or

cancer of the skin if left in contact with

the skin for prolonged periods of time.

śꢀ To keep the engine in optimal

condition, use the recommended

engine oil and filter. If the

recommended engine oil and filter are

not used, replace it according to the

maintenance schedule under severe

usage conditions.

śꢀ The purpose of the maintenance

schedule for engine oil replacement

is to prevent oil deterioration and it is

irrelevant to oil consumption. Check

and refill engine oil regularly.

Always protect your skin by washing

your hands thoroughly with soap and

warm water as soon as possible after

handling used oil.

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COOLANT

The high-pressure cooling system has a

reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze

coolant. The reservoir is filled at the

factory.

Check the condition and connections

of all cooling system hoses and

heater hoses. Replace any swollen or

deteriorated hoses.

Check the antifreeze protection and

coolant level at least once a year, at

the beginning of the winter season and

before traveling to a colder climate.

The coolant level should be filled

between the MAX and the MIN marks on

the side of the coolant reservoir when

the engine is cool.

If the coolant level is low, add enough

distilled (deionized) water to bring the

level to the MAX mark, but do not overfill.

If frequent additions are required, see an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer for a cooling

system inspection.

Checking the coolant level

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WARNING

Never remove the engine

coolant cap and/or water-

cooled intercooler coolant

cap or the drain plug while

the engine and radiator are

hot. Hot coolant and steam

may blow out under pressure,

causing serious injury.

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Turn the vehicle off and wait until the

engine cools down. Use extreme care

when removing the engine coolant

cap and/or water-cooled intercooler

coolant cap. Wrap a thick towel around

it, and turn it slowly to the first stop.

Step back while the pressure is released

from the cooling system. When you are

sure all the pressure has been released,

press down on the cap, using a thick

towel, and continue turning to remove

it.

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WARNING

Information

The coolant level is influenced by the

engine temperature. Before checking or

refilling the coolant, turn the engine off.

Make sure the coolant cap is properly

closed after refilling coolant. Otherwise

the engine could be overheated while

driving.

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WARNING

The electric motor for the cooling fan

may continue to operate or start up

when the engine is not running and

can cause serious injury. Keep hands,

clothing and tools away from the

rotating fan blades of the cooling fan.

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1. Check if the coolant cap label is

straight in front.

Always turn off the vehicle unless the

vehicle has to be inspected with the

engine on. Be cautious as the cooling

fan may operate if the negative (-)

battery terminal is not disconnected.

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2. Make sure that the tiny protrusions

inside the coolant cap are securely

interlocked.

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Recommended coolant

Information

śꢀ When adding coolant, use only

deionized water, distilled water or soft

water for your vehicle and never mix

hard water in the coolant filled at the

factory.

śꢀ An incorrect coolant mixture can

result in severe malfunction or engine

damage.

śꢀ The engine in your vehicle has

aluminum engine parts and must be

protected by an phosphate-based

ethylene glycol coolant to prevent

corrosion and freezing.

If in doubt about the mix ratio, a 50%

water and 50% antifreeze mix is the

easiest to mix together as it will be the

same quantity of each. It is suitable to

use for most temperature ranges of -31°F

(-35°C) and higher.

Changing coolant

Have coolant be changed by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according

to the Maintenance Schedule at the

beginning of this chapter.

śꢀ Do not use alcohol or methanol

coolant or mix them with the specified

coolant.

śꢀ Do not use a solution that contains

more than 60% antifreeze or less than

35% antifreeze, which would reduce

the effectiveness of the solution.

WARNING

Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze

in the washer fluid reservoir.

Engine coolant can severely obscure

visibility when sprayed on the

windshield and may cause loss of

vehicle control resulting in an accident.

Engine coolant may also cause damage

to paint and body trim.

For mixing percentage, refer to the

following table:

Mixture Percentage

Ambient

(volume)

NOTICE

Temperature

To prevent damage to engine parts, put

a thick towel around the engine coolant

cap and/or inverter coolant cap before

refilling the coolant to prevent the

coolant from overflowing into engine

parts, such as the alternator.

Antifreeze

Water

5°F (-15°C)

-13°F (-25°C)

-31°F (-35°C)

-49°F (-45°C)

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