Korean car "Hyundai Solaris" belongs to the category of inexpensive sedans, which are loved by domestic buyers. An attractive price with good technical characteristics and an interesting design makes this car very popular in the secondary market and among new cars. The engines installed on Solaris cannot be called demanding and whimsical. With proper operation and timely replacement of consumables, the motors work for a long time, reliably and efficiently. The main preventive measure is considered to be the correct choice and competent for Hyundai Solaris. To do this, it is required to correctly select it and change the lubricating fluid in accordance with the instructions.

Hyundai Solaris engines are filled with Hilux Ultra SN engine oil with a viscosity of 5W20.

Replacement frequency

Based on the official regulations, it is recommended to change the oil on Korean Hyundai Solaris sedans every 15 thousand kilometers. But, taking into account the realities of Russian roads and operating conditions, car owners advise, from personal experience, to reduce the interval to 8-10 thousand kilometers. In order to perform a timely replacement, try to periodically check the level and condition of the working fluid. Remember that in parallel with the oil, the oil filter must also be replaced. Otherwise, the engine will work worse, and the lubricant itself will quickly lose its physical and chemical properties. It is not recommended to save on consumables.

Level check

During operation, each car owner is obliged to check the oil level in the engine of the Korean Hyundai Solaris. The procedure is not the most difficult, but it allows you to control the level and condition of the motor lubrication. So they react in a timely manner to fluid wear or its increased consumption. If the amount of grease has decreased, but it is still usable, you just need to top up the missing amount.

Follow the instructions:

If the oil has been filled for a long time, then you will need to check its condition. Place it on a white napkin or cloth. You can drop a drop of fresh oil of the same brand and similar characteristics nearby. If the old grease is dark, cloudy, has traces of debris or metal shavings, proceed with the replacement.

Choice of engine oils

Before replacing, determine which oils to fill in Hyundai Solaris engines, and how much lubricant is required. Officials advise using lubricants with a viscosity index of 5W20 for both engines of the Korean sedan. But this is a conditional parameter, since much depends on the condition of the motor and the climatic conditions of its operation. At the plant, Solaris is filled with Shell oil. This is Hilux Ultra SN with a viscosity of 5W20. But the Korean car "Hyundai Solaris" differs in that it does not impose strict restrictions on the choice of suitable formulations. Therefore, car owners have every right to choose among various manufacturers and pour what they want.

To say specifically, it is better for Hyundai Solaris engines, it is difficult, if we talk only about the manufacturer. Someone chooses an official branded oil that is produced by SK from Japan. Two types of grease from this brand are suitable for this machine:

• Premium LF (synthetic);
• Super Extra (semi-synthetic).

The main thing is to build on the characteristics of the composition. You know the viscosity, but according to API it is better to use the SM category. The possibility of using SL oils is not excluded, but only if there is no opportunity to purchase or find SM. According to ILSAC, GF4 is preferred. As with the SM API, GF3 is acceptable but not preferred. From alternative solutions among manufacturers for engines of Solaris cars, the following brands with corresponding characteristics are suitable:

• Castrol Magnatec;
• ZIC X9, X7;
• Mobil 1;
• Liqui Moly Special Tec.

These are good, high quality formulations that are optimal for a Korean car. Their most often "Hyundai Solaris". It is also necessary for replacement to know about the required amount of grease to be poured. Opinions differ as to how much oil is in the Solaris engine. Many people believe that the volume depends on the power unit itself. But in fact, both 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines provide the same amount of motor fluid.

So buy the right oil, get a good oil filter if it needs to be replaced too. Taking into account the change of the filter, Solaris requires 3.3 - 3.6 liters of fresh lubricant. The passport volume differs from the actual one, since even with a thorough drain, some of the lubricant still remains inside the system. You need to take with a margin, since the full volume is initially poured, after which, within a year or 8-10 thousand kilometers, grease is gradually added to the engine in order to maintain it at an optimal level.

detailed instructions

If you decide on your own in the Hyundai Solaris engine, be sure to follow the instructions and follow the safety rules. Before starting work, the machine must be put on a pit, turn on the hand brake and install safety shoes under the wheels. Additionally, it is recommended to remove the negative terminal from the battery. Such a measure, although not mandatory, but when working with your own hands, anything happens. To change the motor fluid, you will need to take:

• fresh engine oil with appropriate characteristics;
• new oil filter;
• filler plug gaskets;
• rags;
• an empty container for draining used engine oil;
• special tool for dismantling the oil filter (filter remover);
• keys set;
• personal protective equipment (closed shoes, gloves, tight clothing);
• WD40 or its analogues (if the mounts do not lend themselves).

First, we drain the old oil, and then fill the Hyundai Solaris engine with fresh lubricant. In stages it looks like this.

1. Warm up the engine or start work as soon as you drive into the garage. If the engine is cold, then the grease will be too thick, which will not allow it to quickly and fully exit the crankcase through the drain hole.
2. Before changing the oil, make sure that the machine is securely in the pit, that you have access to all tools and that there is a light. Better to use a carrying lamp.
3. Raise the hood, find the filler plug and unscrew it. This is necessary in order to speed up the process of draining old used grease.
   
4. Go back under the car where you will find a drain plug. It is better to clean it from dirt. It is unscrewed using a size 17 spanner wrench. It takes about 1 - 2 turns to remove the plug. Place an empty container under it, the volume of which will be 4 - 5 liters.
5. Remove the plug carefully and allow time for all liquid to drain. It is important to try to drain as much of the engine oil as possible. For this, it is necessary to warm up the power unit to operating temperature. This makes the grease less viscous and flushes out of the system. But be careful. Hot oil often falls into the hands of beginners due to inaccurate handling.
6. There is an aluminum washer on the plug. Check the condition of this seal. It is usually recommended to change it in parallel with the oil itself. But if you had to do this much earlier than the recommended time, the washer may still be in pretty good condition. Any defect requires the mandatory replacement of the aluminum cork seal.
   
7. When you manage to drain the remaining liquid, wipe the plug, insert a new seal and screw it into place. Wipe the crankcase with a clean, dry cloth to get rid of traces of oil drips.
8. Let's go to the filter. It can also be replaced with your own hands on a Hyundai Solaris car. This procedure does not cause any particular problems. Place an empty container under the filter, where part of the oil will be drained. To drain it, turn the filter housing counterclockwise with a puller. When the mount is loose, you can completely dismantle the device with your own hands without much resistance.
9. After dismantling the oil filter, clean the seat from the existing dirt. Otherwise, they will fall into the already new filter and the engine fluid itself. The effect of such a replacement will quickly go to zero.
10. A small amount of powertrain oil is required to be applied to the filter rubber seal. Plus the filter itself is filled with 50% fresh grease. So it will better fit into the nest and be able to fully perform its functions.
    
11. Tighten the filter by hand. A puller is not required here, as excessive force will damage the housing. You can break it corny, because of which you have to run to the auto parts store for a new filter.
12. Go to the engine compartment. Open the filler plug and pour about 3.3 liters of oil into the engine through a funnel. Another 200 - 300 milliliters went into the filter, do not forget about this.
13. Tighten the plug, start the engine and let it idle for 2 to 3 minutes. Wait for the warning light with the oil can on the dashboard to go out. This indicates that the pressure in the oil system has returned to normal.
    
14. Switch off the Solaris engine, let it stand for 5 - 10 minutes. This is required in order for all the oil to gradually flow back into the crankcase, and you can see its real level.
15. Take the dipstick and check where the oil film is. If there is not enough lubrication, remove the filler cap again, add a little fluid, close and warm up the engine again, let the grease drain off to re-check the level. You need to achieve the position of the oil mark on the dipstick between the L and H marks (minimum and maximum, respectively).

The replacement is complete. Now you know how to change the oil in the Hyundai Solaris power units, and what is required for this. The procedure cannot be called complicated in any way, since when replacing the engine fluid, a minimum set of tools and materials is used, and complex dismantling work is not required. The main thing is that the selected oil meets all the requirements and operating conditions of your car.

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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 almost 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 instruction for changing the oil in a Hyundai Solaris engine (Hyundai Solaris), volume 1.6 liters.

What is required?

1. 4 liters of Shell Helix UIltra 5W30 engine oil. You can, of course, take another brand, but since the manufacturer recommends exactly the above, we will take it.
2. Oil filter.
3. A set of keys and heads.
4. A container with a volume of more than 3.5 liters for draining old oil.
5. Oil filler plug gasket.
6. Rags.
7. Funnel.
8. Oil cleaner remover.

Do-it-yourself oil change in the Hyundai Solaris engine? - sequencing.

1. Drive the car into the hole. Mute the engine and wait for it to cool down a bit. It should be warm, but not scalding.

2. Using a 17 spanner spanner, loosen the drain plug clamp. Clean it of dirt with a rag.

3. Place a previously prepared container under the drain hole, completely unscrew the plug 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 the oil filter.

9. Thoroughly clean the seat of dirt, dust and, of course, oil.

10. Apply a small amount of engine oil (about 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 car run for a couple of minutes at 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. Switch 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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Correctly selected oil for the engine of the car will avoid many problems associated with the operation of the internal combustion engine. The fluid provides effective lubrication of all components of the power unit, contributing to its correct operation. In a Hyundai Solaris car, oil change is a priority during minor repairs or maintenance of the car.

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How often is replacement required?

First, let's take a look at how often the engine fluid in the lubrication system needs to be changed. In Hyundai Solaris, the manufacturer recommends changing the lubricant in the engine with a mileage of 15 thousand kilometers. In fact, it is better to reduce the oil change interval to 7.5-10 thousand km. And also in Hyundai Solaris, it is recommended to change the lubricant when the car has been in the garage for a long time and has not been used.

Oil selection

The official regulations indicate that the best option when choosing a lubricant for the Solaris engine is Shell Helix Ultra. It doesn't matter when you decide to add lubricant, for the winter or after the cold weather. As for the viscosity grade, a 5W30 standard fluid is best suited. Car owners who pour this oil do not complain about its rapid consumption or ineffective operation. Positive feedback is left by consumers of the Total Quartz product. In the absence of Shell Helix in the store, you can use any other analogue. It is important that according to the standard and composition, as well as the volume of fluid additives, they are interchangeable.

User Alexey Maksus showed how to replace a consumable in Solaris.

Choosing a filter element

When changing the lubricant in the power unit, it is important to replace the filter. This device is designed to clean consumables from dirt and impurities, as well as deposits. The manufacturer recommends using original KIA / Hyundai Genuine Parts filters in Korean-made cars. You can replace such a device with an analogue, for example, from the manufacturer Bosch or MANN.

Level control and required volume

Briefly about how to check the level and how many liters of oil should be poured into the Solaris power unit. The process of checking the volume of fluid is performed on a cold engine. After driving, wait about 20-30 minutes for the motor to cool down. During this time, the lubricant flows down the lines to the engine, but does not have time to completely go into the crankcase. For diagnostics, open the hood and find the dipstick for testing, it is located on the cylinder block in a special hole. Remove the meter and wipe it with a cloth. Reinstall the dipstick and pull it out again. The consumable level should ideally be between the two marks - MIN and MAX. How much lubricant is poured into the motor depends on the volume of the power unit. For details, check the information in the service manual. On average, the unit is filled with liquid in a volume of 1.6 to 3.7 liters.

Possible causes of oil consumption

Sometimes the causes of excessive lubricant consumption are due to mechanical problems in the engine. The car owner will have to undergo expensive repairs if the malfunctions are associated with a malfunction of the return lines, a large backlash of the bearing device on the supercharger, a breakdown of the high-pressure fuel pump, contamination of the intake air flow, etc.

The channel "Oil change and other types of minor repairs" provided a video that describes in detail the process of replacing lubricants in Solaris.

The main reasons for overspending:

1. Using poor quality lubricant. Over time, the consumable loses its properties and cannot perform the tasks assigned to it. Lubrication of internal engine components becomes less effective. As a result, part of the liquid volume goes to carbon deposits and is deposited in the form of sediments on its internal components.
2. The appearance of leaks. Oil can escape through glands or sealing elements. Sometimes the cause is the wear of the O-ring on the drain plug. The problem may be cracks in the engine.
3. Punched cylinder head gasket. With such a malfunction, the oil will go into the cooling system and mix with antifreeze, and the coolant can enter the engine fluid.

DIY grease change

You can change consumables yourself, you do not need to go to the service station for this.

Required tools

What you need to change the fluid:

• a set of wrenches and heads;
• a device for removing the oil filter or a screwdriver;
• new oil;
• new filtering device;
• drain plug gasket;
• an old bucket or basin into which the "working off" will merge;
• clean rags.

User Roman Smirnov in his video showed how consumables are replaced in the Solaris lubrication system.

Stages of work

How to change the lubricant in the Solaris ICE with your own hands:

1. Prepare the car in advance. Warm up the engine to a temperature of about 60-70 degrees, make a test drive. This is necessary in order for the grease to become more viscous and disperse through all channels of the lubrication system.
2. Stop the engine and open the hood. In the engine compartment, on the cylinder head, you will see the filler neck, you need to unscrew its cap. No need to add oil. The cap is unscrewed in order to relieve pressure in the system and speed up the drain procedure.
3. Climb under the bottom of the car and find the drain hole on the cylinder block. If the car is equipped with a sump guard, it must be removed by unscrewing all the bolts. Place a bowl or bucket under the drain hole, then unscrew the plug with a wrench.
4. The process of draining the waste material will begin. Wait until the grease is completely out of the system, then tighten the plug.
5. Dismantle the oil filter. Try to twist it counterclockwise with your own hands. If it does not work, use a disassembly tool, such a key can be purchased at any car store. If not, you can pierce it with a screwdriver and then use it as a lever to unscrew the device. Please note that it is necessary to punch the housing as close to the bottom of the filter as possible, away from the threads, so as not to damage the components of the internal combustion engine.
6. Refill the system with new oil. Take a new filter and add about 100-150 ml of liquid to it. The sealing gum located next to the thread must be treated with a layer of grease, this will prevent the filter device from sticking to the seat. Install the filter and screw it on without much effort.
7. Replace the engine guard and check the lubrication level in the system. On the probe, the volume of the substance should be between the MIN and MAX marks.
8. Start the engine and take a test drive. Then check the lubricant level again.

1. Find the drain plug under the bottom of the car, marked in red. 2. Unscrew the bolt with a wrench, after placing a container under the hole. 3. Drain the old grease from the system and refill it with new oil.

Issue price

The cost of one canister with a volume of 4 liters of Shell Helix Ultra oil, the viscosity class of which is 5W30, ranges from 1,700 to 2,200 rubles on average. Total Quartz grease is in the same price range.

Consequences of untimely replacement

If you do not change the oil in time, the most sad consequence will be the failure of the car engine. The car owner will have to do major repairs, which is quite expensive. The internal elements of the engine will begin to wear out faster due to oil starvation, the pressure in the lubrication system will drop. As a result, the power of the power unit will begin to fall, there will be dips when you press the gas pedal, the engine will "triple", hydraulic lifters will start knocking. Difficulties will arise with starting the engine in cold weather, its wear during operation in cold conditions will increase several times.

In modern society, a personal car is no longer 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 the expiration of the warranty period, the motorist must monitor the safety of its 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. The Hyundai Solaris subcompact car, popular on the Russian market, is no exception.

But in what cases is it necessary to change the 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 a car as a result of an 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 accelerated 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 unsuitable motor lubricant in Hyundai Solaris are listed below:

• The liquid begins to exude a soot odor;
• Lubrication becomes non-uniform, on closer inspection, clods of dirt and metal chips 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 immersed in hot oil again. 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, Shell Helix Ultra SN with a viscosity of 5W20 is poured into the engine of the car. 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. Castrol and Liqui Moly with the appropriate viscosity, as well as synthetic oils 5W30, 10W40, 5W40, can be distinguished as acceptable alternatives.

Many motorists prefer the original engine oil from the manufacturer - Hyundai Premium with a viscosity of 5w20. This engine lubricant 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 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;
• Preparation of the 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
  • New parts for replacement if necessary. 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 the 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 to be flushed. 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 escapes 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 cranking the 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 of the car require further serious repairs, and therefore - impressive financial expenses. To avoid this unpleasant phenomenon, you should promptly update the engine lubricant in Hyundai Solaris.