In modern society private car ceases to be a luxury, becoming a necessary item of daily life. But in order for the vehicle to serve for a long time, and not become unusable after expiration warranty period, the motorist must monitor the safety of his systems, mechanisms and individual parts. One of the most important procedures for maintaining the working condition of a car is a periodic oil change in its engine. Popular on russian market subcompact car Hyundai Solaris.
But in what cases is replacement required engine oil in the engine of this vehicle? What technical fluids are suitable for lubricating a Hyundai Solaris engine? How to properly prepare for the procedure for updating the oil in the system of this machine? What is needed to change the oil in a Hyundai Solaris engine? What can happen to the car as a result untimely replacement? Let's talk about this in the article.
When is an oil change required?
According to the regulations for changing the oil in the Hyundai Solaris engine, it is recommended to renew the engine lubricant every 10-15 kilometers of active run - that is, once a year. However, in practice, replacement of the technical fluid in the vehicle system is required more often.
The reasons for the need for an expedited replacement are the following circumstances and nuances:
- Poor quality or reduced level of used motor lubricant;
- Features of seasonal temperatures and terrain;
- Car owner's passion for extreme driving;
- The emergency state of the constituent elements of the vehicle's propulsion system.
Signs of obsolete or unusable motor lubricant in Hyundai Solaris are listed below:
- The liquid begins to exude a soot odor;
- The lubrication becomes non-uniform, and upon closer inspection, clods of dirt and metal shavings are recognized;
- The original color of the oil changes to a dirtier and darker one;
- The technical substance becomes thicker and fatter, the original viscosity of the oil is lost.
In turn, if it is necessary to find out the exact level of engine lubricant, the oil is checked using a dipstick. This meter of the amount of technical substance is removed from the control hole of the Hyundai Solaris engine, wiped with a napkin or rag and again immersed in hot oil. After that, the dipstick is removed again, and the motorist can study its performance. If the indicator is equal to or less than the permissible minimum, therefore, the motor lubricant is not enough and it is urgently necessary to replenish its missing percentage.
It is important to consider that the reason for the need for an urgent oil change in the Hyundai Solaris engine may be a leak resulting from a traffic accident or system breakdown due to the high degree of wear of individual parts. In these cases, not only the renewal of the motor lubricant is required, but also a full repair of the vehicle. If the breakdowns are extensive, the car enthusiast should contact a Hyundai Car Service Station.
Which oil to choose?
First of all, the car owner needs to know how to choose the right oil for the Hyundai Solaris engine. When choosing a technical fluid for the vehicle in question, it is recommended to pay attention to the following indicators:
- Service life of motor grease. It must be at least 12 months old;
- Oil viscosity and composition;
- Compatibility of the substance with the engine of a particular vehicle.
At the Hyundai plant, when a Solaris car is produced, the engine of the car is filled with Shell helix Ultra SN with a viscosity of 5W20. Ideally, a car enthusiast should continue to use this particular technical fluid for subsequent replacements, since it is the most suitable for Hyundai Solaris in terms of its characteristics. As acceptable alternatives, Castrol and Liqui Moly with the appropriate viscosity can be distinguished, as well as synthetic oils 5W30, 10W40, 5W40.
Many car enthusiasts prefer original oil for the engine from the manufacturer - Hyundai Premium with a viscosity of 5w20. This motor grease is suitable for many engine modifications of this model, in particular for Hyundai solaris 1.6 and Hyundai Solaris 1.4. The total volume of the technical fluid required for filling is from 4 to 6 liters.
Stages of changing the oil in the Hyundai Solaris engine
The sequence of actions for a motorist in preparation for an independent oil change in a Hyundai Solaris engine is as follows:
- The location of the vehicle on an overpass or any other horizontal surface;
- Training necessary tools and materials, namely:
- Canisters, buckets or other containers for draining the disposed technical substance;
- A technical syringe, watering can or funnel, for pouring fresh motor lubricant;
- Pliers, wrenches and screwdrivers;
- Clean rag rags or machine napkins
- If necessary, new parts for replacement. A car enthusiast may need: a new sealing washer (ring) for the Hyundai Solaris drain plug, a filter and sump gaskets.
Safety technology:
It is strongly not recommended to start draining the used lubricant from the Hyundai Solaris engine while the unit is in an operating and heated state. Technical liquid, heated to a boil, can cause severe burns to the hands of a motorist. Therefore, before changing the oil, the Hyundai Solaris engine must be turned off and given time to cool completely.
- Placement of a container for the disposal of waste liquid under the drain hole;
- Removing the vacuum in the vehicle system. For this, the hood rises and the control filler hole is released;
- Removing the mud shield from the Hyundai Solaris pallet;
- The sump cover is dismantled and cleaned of oil and dirt residues;
- The oil drain plug is unscrewed, after which the waste liquid flows freely into the disposal tank;
- The oil filter is being replaced;
- The oil drain plug is screwed back;
- On the roof of the Hyundai Solaris pallet, the gasket is replaced, the cover is mounted in its original place.
After draining the waste fluid, it is recommended to carefully examine consumable... If a large amount of burning and scale is found, it means that the engine is thoroughly contaminated, and the Hyundai Solaris engine needs flushing. It is not recommended to carry out this procedure on your own - it is more expedient to contact the service station. But how to fill in new oil yourself if flushing is not required? To fill in fresh fluid, the control hole plug is unscrewed and the lubricant level meter is moved to the side. The oil is poured until it reaches the edges of the filler neck. After that, the plug is fixed in its original position, and the Hyundai Solaris engine is started at idle speed for 15-20 minutes. During this run, excess air is released from the system, however, additional topping up of engine lubricant may be required.
Consequences of untimely replacement
Changing the oil in the Hyundai Solaris engine with your own hands is a rather routine procedure, so some motorists neglect it. However, such a frivolous attitude towards the state of vehicle systems can lead to serious consequences, in particular:
- To wear and irreversible damage to individual engine parts. If the lubricant is not viscous enough or too thick, it will not be able to neutralize soot and oxidation products. Thus, a favorable environment appears for the development of corrosion processes;
- To crank connecting rod bearings... Increased friction and overheating of these parts leads to an increase in pressure on them;
- Failure of the turbocharger components.
All these possible breakdowns car require subsequent serious repairs, and therefore - impressive financial expenses. In order to avoid this unpleasant phenomenon, you should timely update the engine lubricant in Hyundai Solaris.
Question: how to change the oil in the engine? - periodically worries every motorist, and especially those who are going to do it for the first time and are afraid of mistakes in relation to their car. And even though the technology of work is practically universal, the desire to hedge and be confident in each of your actions is quite natural, therefore in this article we will not consider some abstract process, but we will study a very specific step by step instructions oil change in hyundai engine Solaris (Hyundai Solaris), a volume of 1.6 liters.
What is required?
- 4 liters of engine shell oils Helix UIltra 5W30 viscosity. You can, of course, take another brand, but since the manufacturer recommends exactly the above, we will take it.
- Oil filter.
- A set of keys and heads.
- A container with a volume of more than 3.5 liters for draining old oil.
- Oil filler plug gasket.
- Rags.
- Funnel.
- Oil cleaner remover.
Do-it-yourself oil change in the Hyundai Solaris engine? - sequencing.
1. Drive the car into the hole. Turn off the engine and wait until it cools down a little. It should be warm, but not scalding.
2. Using a 17 spanner spanner, loosen the drain plug clamp. Clean it from dirt with a rag.
3. Place a previously prepared container under the drain hole, unscrew the plug completely by hand and carefully (the oil is very hot!) Drain the used oil. Try to wait until it is completely drained. It's at least 10 minutes!
4. You can take this period of time with a useful thing - visual diagnostics of the aluminum sealing washer of the drain plug (the latter must first be thoroughly cleaned). If you find significant deformation or wear on it, this part will have to be replaced.
5. If everything is in order, return the plug to its original place and tighten thoroughly.
6. Wipe the crankcase cover to remove oil spills.
7. Move the already used container under the oil filter and unscrew the latter by hand or using a puller by turning it to the left.
8. Dismantle oil filter.
9. Thoroughly clean the seat of dirt, dust and, of course, oil.
10. Apply a small amount of engine oil (approximately 1/3 of its volume) to the O-ring of the pre-purchased filter and tighten it by hand until the O-ring contacts the bracket.
11. Turn the installed oil filter an additional ¾ turn to seal the connection.
12. Fill the engine with oil through the oil filler neck and close the last cap.
13. Turn on the ignition and let the machine run for a couple of minutes. idle... At the same time, check that the emergency (insufficient) oil pressure indicator goes out a couple of seconds after starting the engine.
14. Inspect the oil filter and drain plug for leaks. If necessary, tighten the filter and plug (just turn off the car first!).
15. Turn off the ignition and use the dipstick to check the oil level in the reservoir. Top it up to normal.
On this question, how to change the oil in the engine, you can forget for the next 7-8 thousand kilometers. The manual says 15 thousand km, but do not flatter yourself, this is under ideal conditions
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- subcompact korean cardesigned specifically for the needs and requirements of the Russian automotive industry. There are two main modifications of this machine with an engine volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. In all other characteristics, there are no differences between them, so the Hyundai Solaris oil change is carried out in the same way.
The main advantage in terms of servicing this brand of machines is ease of use and maintenance. Changing the oil in the engine takes place without any particular difficulties due to the presence of a wide throat that allows you to fill in the lubricating fluid from almost any container.
Checking the remaining volume with a standard dipstick is also relatively easy, as it is made of matt material so that the level mark is clearly visible. The location of the drain plug is also convenient, since it does not require removing the protection of the engine compartment.
Replacing the oil filter in Hyundai Solaris is carried out both manually and using a removable cup, for which a technological hole was prepared in advance. But if problems arise with dismantling the filter mesh, then in order to use a non-standard puller, the engine protection will need to be removed before work.
It is quite simple to carry out this dismantling, it is enough to unscrew the fastening bolts using a 17-inch spanner, after which the protection is removed by hand without much effort. But at the same time, it is worth being careful, since this detail is heavy and can cause serious damage. The same rules are true for the Hyundai Accent.
What kind of oil to pour
Before changing the lubricant, every motorist asks questions about "how often to change the lubricating fluid" and "which oil to fill."
For Hyundai Solaris owners, it is best to pay attention to official recommendationsin which it is advised to conduct maintenance, including changing the lubricant, at least after every 15,000 km of run.
In the presence of special conditions operation, such as sudden changes in temperature or heavy weight loads on the car, the lubricant should be changed twice as often as usual.
It is also worth thinking about what kind of oil to fill in Hyundai Solaris. There is a large selection today different types lubricant for the motor from a large number of manufacturers. It is best to choose any option from foreign analogues, since their products have the least amount of counterfeits.
Have domestic producers now everything is not so good, as evidenced by the fact that 90% of all fakes have their names and brands.
There is an SAE system by which you can make a choice for both this car, and for Hyundai Getz, as well as other models of the South Korean company.
The main parameters that are considered when choosing an oil are viscosity and temperature characteristics.
Basically, there are nine oil options, 6 of which are designed for use in winter season of the year. Distinguish them from summer option you can use the letter "W" from the word winter (winter in English). The number after this letter indicates the viscosity level of the liquid. For different temperature modes, their own version is selected, since in some cases there is no need for the driver to overpay for improved characteristics that he does not need.
There are also off-season options for engine lubricant. Before choosing, you should pay attention to off-season lubricant modifications, which can be distinguished from others by two numbers after the letter. These numerical values \u200b\u200bindicate the viscosity range. This lubricant is well suited for temperate climates with small temperature fluctuations.
It is also worth noting that both for this model and for Hyundai Solaris, the required temperature ranges may vary depending on the type of engine used.
Also, the following characteristics affect the selection of motor lubricant:
- the quality of the fuel used, which directly affects the operation of the car;
- starter rated power;
- the state of the motor;
- minimum shaft speed values.
Given these parameters, you can choose oil for both the above-mentioned car model and the Hyundai Getz.
Engine oil volume
Since Solaris, like Hyundai Accent, has several modifications, the differences of which affect the characteristics of the engine, each of them differs from each other. If the engine has a working volume of 1.6 liters of fuel, then the required amount of oil for it is 3.7 liters.
Where to pour oil
Usually, with the purchase of a car, the driver receives detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of the selected car model.
This service book also describes in detail how the oil change in the Hyundai Solaris engine is carried out and, using images, shows the location of the lubricant reservoir.
To change the engine oil, you need to open the hood, find the reservoir, open the lid and fill in the lubricant.
Tools
In order to change the oil in the engine, you will need the following tool:
- Funnel;
- Set of wrenches;
- A container with a capacity of at least 5 liters for removing waste grease;
- Filter remover;
- Rags;
- Oil filler plug gasket;
- New oil with the correct viscosity (5W30 for 4 liters is recommended).
Step-by-step instruction
For self replacement oil, you need to follow the following instructions:
- First you need to open the hood of the car and remove the cover from the oil reservoir;
- Then the used grease is drained. For this, a reservoir with a funnel is placed under the drain plug, the cover is dismantled and the final drain of the liquid is expected. To speed up the process, warm up the engine before replacing;
- The plug is closed, the engine protection is put back;
- The filter is being replaced. In some cases, you will need to use a special puller. Before installing a new one, you must fill it with fresh oil in a small amount;
- The oil is poured into the reservoir. Care must be taken that the liquid does not cross the maximum mark in the tank.
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Hyundai Solaris oil change should be carried out at least every 15,000 km. IN difficult conditions operation (and in Russia, as a rule, they are exactly like that), this interval should be reduced to 10,000. This procedure, as well as the replacement of other consumables, should be done after buying a car from hand. The oil filter must be changed along with the oil. You need to fill in engine oil of the same brand and the same viscosity as it was before in the engine. You can find out in the service documents for the car or at previous owner... Typically, engine oil with a coefficient sAE viscosity 5W-30 or 5W-20. The viscosity index should be selected in accordance with the conditions in which the vehicle will be used. If the brand and viscosity are unknown, the engine should be flushed with a special flushing fluid before filling in a new one. To replace, we need:
- A set of keys or heads;
- Oil filter remover;
- Crankcase plug gasket (code 21513-23001);
- Oil 3.7 liters;
- Oil filter
Drain the used oil
It is convenient to change the Hyundai Solaris oil on a lift, overpass or inspection pit. Before starting the procedure, you need to remove the engine crankcase protection, if installed. It is usually attached with 4 or 5 bolts from the bottom. Some protective sheets have special windows for unscrewing the crankcase plug and removing the oil filter. It is usually not necessary to remove this protection. In order for the development to merge better, the engine must be warmed up to operating temperature. Do not forget to prepare a container into which you will drain the waste liquid.
Unscrew drain plug crankcase. Be careful the liquid may be hot, be sure to use protective gloves and outerwear. Use only good spanners or sockets to unscrew the plug. There are many known cases when careless motorists licked the edges of the bolt. And this threatens with big problems with finding a good locksmith who could unscrew such a bolt, drill, weld on the nut and even replace the entire engine pan. Therefore, it is better to stock up immediately good tool and patience.
Replacing the oil filter in Solaris
Now, in order for the oil to drain better, unscrew the engine filler neck. We leave the car for about 10-15 minutes. When it is completely drained, you need to unscrew the oil filter. To do this, you need an oil filter remover. It can be purchased at any auto shop, the price starts from 200 rubles, depending on the design and manufacturer. If the filter is not tightened too tightly, you may be able to do without a puller.
We take a new oil filter for the Hyundai Solaris, pour a little oil into it and screw it into place. In this case, you do not need to use special devices. The oil filter must be tightened by hand. We change the copper gasket on the sump plug and tighten it. In this case, the tightening torque of the plug must be observed so as not to rip the thread. It is no more than 45Nm. After that, we begin to pour liquid into the engine, checking its level on the dipstick. Oil change Solaris with 1.6 engine requires 3.7 liters.
The level should be between the min and max marks on the dipstick. It is important not to overflow the oil, otherwise it can squeeze out the engine oil seals under load at high rpm.
The whole procedure took us no more than 30 minutes. Now you need to start the engine and wait until the oil pressure indicator on dashboard... When this happens, you can start moving. Do not forget to check the Solaris oil level, do it at least once every couple of weeks. Low level oil in an engine can cause premature wear and damage. Too much lubricant can create problems with the engine oil seals, leading to costly repairs. Both of these cases are not covered by warranty, so always check the level.
Good afternoon, our dear subscribers, readers and just all curious! Tell me, have you ever changed the oil in a car engine on your own? Many entrust the conduct of such work to their company service station or a more experienced garage neighbor. And for someone it is humiliating to have a car and not be able to do simple work on their own. It will be even more interesting further, since the topic of our today's conversation is changing the oil in the Hyundai Solaris engine.
How to change the lubricant yourself - a detailed algorithm
The frequency of changing the lubricant in the engine according to the manufacturer's statement,. The rules should be adhered to because this way we can lengthen the service life of the power unit, which will pass to the nearest overhaul... In order to carry out a replacement, you need to look after a place equipped inspection pit or a flyover lift. It is best to do this immediately after the engine has cooled slightly, but is still warm enough, and the lubricant itself is in a thin state.
Hyundai Solaris may have power unit in 1.4 or 1.6 liters, but the technology itself will not change from this. So, for the convenience of motorists, below will be presented detailed instructionshow to do it as competently and efficiently as possible:
How to choose the right oil for Solaris
Another question that worries the owners of this model is what kind of oil to pour into the engine so that it functions properly? The manufacturer indicates that the desired option is a lubricant grade. Despite this, much depends on the conditions in which the machine will be operated, primarily climatic. For the northern regions, a thinner oil is required, as otherwise you will constantly experience problems with starting. If the region is not among the coldest, then it is better to buy exactly the products that the manufacturer advises.
For those who plan to master the technology, how to replace lubricating fluid in your own garage, without resorting to the services of experienced specialists, we inform you that the whole procedure will not take you more than 30 minutes of time. In addition, what will be required to buy the engine oil itself with a filter element, you will also need a container for disposal, several clean rags, a 13 wrench, and a special wrench that turns the oil filter out. Not every car enthusiast has it, so worry about it in advance.
It remains to consider which manufacturers' products are best used for Solaris engines. According to the technical book, the oil recommended by the manufacturer is Shell Helix Ultra 5W30. However, other products are quite suitable, the main thing is that they match in viscosity and tolerances. It can be Liqui Molly brand Special Tec, Mobil 5W30, Castrol Magnatec 5W30, Hyundai Premium Gasoline, as well as a number of other types of grease. Interestingly, in terms of volume oil system should hold 3.6-3.7 liters, but in practice, often no more than 3.3 liters fit in. Obviously, this is due to clogging of the system. We have already published a number of materials on the topic of how to flush the engine and why it should be done.
So, friends, we were able to make sure that changing the lubricant in a Hyundai engine with our own hands is not at all as difficult as it seems at first glance. To do this, we examined in detail the algorithm of actions and other features. For those who find this insufficient, they can find videos on the relevant topic on the global network to make the process more visual. Read us on next issues, it will be interesting and useful. While!
