2007 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 270

Maintenance ENGINE OIL 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully. 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. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between F and L. OHD076004R OHD076006R 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. If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. Do not overfill. Use a funnel to refill the new oil comfortably. Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to the section 9.) Changing the engine oil and filter Have engine oil and filter changed by an authorized Hyundai dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. 7 15