In modern society, a personal 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 the warranty period expires, the car owner 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 periodically changing the oil 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 a given vehicle? What technical fluids are suitable for lubricating the 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 of 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 update the engine lubricant every 10-15 kilometers of active mileage - that is, once a year. However, in practice, replacing the technical fluid in the vehicle system is required more often.
The reasons for the need for accelerated replacement are the following circumstances and nuances:
- Low quality or decreased level of motor lubricant used;
- Features of seasonal temperatures and landscape of the area;
- The car owner's passion for extreme driving;
- Emergency condition of the constituent elements of the vehicle propulsion system.
Signs of obsolescence or unsuitability of motor lubricant in Hyundai Solaris are listed below:
- The liquid begins to smell of soot;
- The lubrication becomes uneven; upon closer inspection, lumps 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 fattier, and the original viscosity of the oil is lost.
In turn, if you need to find out the exact level of engine lubrication, check the oil using a dipstick. This meter for 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 this, the dipstick is removed again, and the car enthusiast 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 necessary to urgently 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 formed as a result of a traffic accident or a system breakdown due to a high degree of wear of individual parts. In these cases, not only updating the engine lubrication is required, but also a complete repair of the vehicle. If the breakdowns are extensive, the car owner should contact a Hyundai Vehicle Service Station.
Which oil should you choose?
First of all, the car owner needs to know how to choose the right oil for the Hyundai Solaris engine. When choosing technical fluid for the vehicle in question, it is recommended to pay attention to the following indicators:
- Service life of motor lubricant. It must be at least 12 months;
- Viscosity and composition of the oil;
- Compatibility of the substance with the engine of a specific vehicle.
At the Hyundai plant, when producing a Solaris car, Shell Helix Ultra SN with a viscosity of 5W20 is poured into the car’s engine. Ideally, the car owner should continue to use this particular technical fluid during subsequent replacements, since it is most suitable for the Hyundai Solaris in terms of its characteristics. Acceptable alternatives include Castrol and Liqui Moly with appropriate viscosity, as well as synthetic oils 5W30, 10W40, 5W40.
Many car enthusiasts prefer original engine oil from the manufacturer - Hyundai Premium with a viscosity of 5w20. This motor 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 a Hyundai Solaris engine
The sequence of actions of a car enthusiast when preparing to independently change the oil 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 recyclable technical substances;
- A technical syringe, watering can or funnel for pouring fresh motor lubricant;
- Pliers, wrenches and screwdrivers;
- Clean rag scraps or machine napkins;
- If necessary, use new replacement parts. A car enthusiast may need: a new sealing washer (ring) for the Hyundai Solaris drain plug, a filter and gaskets for the pan.
Safety precautions:
It is strictly not recommended to start draining used lubricant from the Hyundai Solaris engine while the unit is running and warm. Technical fluid heated to a boiling point 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.
- Placing a container for disposal of waste liquid under the drain hole;
- Removing vacuum in the vehicle system. To do this, the hood is raised and the control filler hole is released;
- Removing the mud shield from the Hyundai Solaris pan;
- The pan cover is dismantled and cleaned of residual oil and dirt;
- The oil drain plug is unscrewed, after which the waste liquid flows freely into a disposal container;
- The oil filter is being replaced;
- The oil drain plug is screwed back on;
- On the roof of the Hyundai Solaris pan, the gasket is replaced, the cover is mounted in its original place.
After draining the waste liquid, it is recommended to carefully examine the consumables. If a large amount of burning and scale is detected, it means that the engine is thoroughly dirty and the Hyundai Solaris engine needs to be flushed. It is not recommended to carry out this procedure on your own - it is more advisable to contact a service station. But how can you fill in new oil yourself if flushing is not required? To fill in fresh fluid, unscrew the inspection hole plug and move the lubricant level meter to the side. Oil is poured until it reaches the edges of the filler neck. After this, 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 removed from the system, but additional replenishment of engine lubricant may be necessary.
Consequences of untimely replacement
Changing the oil in a Hyundai Solaris engine with your own hands is a fairly routine procedure, so some car enthusiasts neglect it. However, such a frivolous attitude towards the condition 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. This creates a favorable environment for the development of corrosion processes;
- To rotate the connecting rod bearings. Increased friction and overheating of these parts leads to increased pressure on them;
- Failure of turbocharger elements.
All these possible car breakdowns require subsequent serious repairs, and therefore significant financial expenses. To avoid this unpleasant phenomenon, you should promptly update the engine lubricant in the Hyundai Solaris.
According to the maintenance regulations for the Hyundai Solaris, the engine oil in the car's engine must be changed every 15 thousand kilometers or every 2 years. If the car is operated in special climatic conditions or the driving style places heavy loads on the engine, then it is recommended to replace the lubricant twice as often.
In parallel with the oil, the oil filter and the drain bolt gasket must be replaced. The procedure for changing the oil and oil filter is simple and can be done by any car enthusiast with average training. It is more convenient to carry out the work on an inspection ditch, overpass or lift. For work you will need: engine oil, oil filter, drain bolt gasket, cleaning cloth, waste oil container, 13mm wrench, 17mm socket, special wrench for unscrewing the oil filter.
Hyundai Solaris is equipped with 1.4 or 1.6 liter power units; the oil change technology for these engines is completely identical.
Attention! This video is not official instructions and car repair manuals.
Question: how to change engine oil? - periodically worries every motorist, and especially those who are going to do it for the first time and are afraid of making mistakes with their car. And even though the technology of work is almost universal, the desire to play it safe and be confident in every action is quite natural, so in this article we will not consider some abstract process, but will study very specific step-by-step instructions for changing the oil in a Hyundai Solaris engine (Hyundai Solaris), volume 1.6 liters.
What will you need?
- 4 liters of Shell Helix UIltra engine oil with a viscosity of 5W30. You can, of course, take another brand, but since the manufacturer recommends the above one, we’ll take it.
- Oil filter.
- Set of keys and sockets.
- A container with a volume of more than 3.5 liters for draining old oil.
- Oil filler plug gasket.
- Rags.
- Funnel.
- Puller for oil cleaner.
Do-it-yourself oil change in a Hyundai Solaris engine? - sequencing.
1. Drive the car into the pit. Turn off the engine and wait until it cools down a little. It should be warm, but not scalding.
2. Using a 17mm spanner, loosen the clamp on the drain plug. Use a rag to clean it from dirt.
3. Place a previously prepared container under the drain hole, manually completely unscrew the plug and carefully (the oil is very hot!) drain the used oil. Try to wait until it drains completely. This is at least 10 minutes!
4. You can occupy this period of time with a useful activity - 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 rightful place and tighten thoroughly.
6. Wipe the crankcase cover, removing any oil stains.
7. Move the already used container under the oil filter and unscrew it manually or using a puller, rotating it to the left.
8. Remove the oil filter.
9. Thoroughly clean the seat from dirt, dust and, of course, oil.
10. Apply a little engine oil (about 1/3 of its volume) to the O-ring of the pre-purchased filter and hand-tighten it until the O-ring comes into contact with the bracket.
11. To seal the connection, rotate the installed oil filter another ¾ turn.
12. Fill the engine with oil through the oil filler neck and close the latter with a cap.
13. Turn on the ignition and let the car idle for a couple of minutes. At the same time, make sure that a couple of seconds after starting the engine, the emergency (insufficient) oil pressure indicator goes out.
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 tank. Top it up to normal.
At this point, you can forget the question of how to change the oil in the engine for the next 7-8 thousand kilometers. The manual says 15 thousand km, but make no mistake, this is under ideal conditions
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Properly selected oil for a car engine will avoid many problems associated with the operation of internal combustion engines. The fluid provides effective lubrication of all components of the power unit, facilitating its proper operation. In a Hyundai Solaris car, changing the oil is a priority task during minor repairs or maintenance of the car.
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How often does it need to be replaced?
First, let's 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 after a mileage of 15 thousand kilometers. In fact, it is better to reduce the oil change interval to 7.5-10 thousand km. It is also recommended to change the lubricant in Hyundai Solaris 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 class, the 5W30 standard fluid is best suited. Car owners who use this oil do not complain about its rapid consumption or ineffective operation. Positive reviews are left by consumers of the Total Quartz product. If Shell Helix is not available in the store, you can use any other analogue. It is important that in terms of the standard and composition, as well as the volume of liquid additives, they are interchangeable.
User Alexey Maksus showed how to replace consumables in Solaris.
Selecting a filter element
When changing the lubricant of 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 fluid volume is performed on a cold engine. After the trip, wait about 20-30 minutes until the engine cools down. During this time, the lubricant will flow through the lines into the engine, but will not have time to completely go into the crankcase. To diagnose, open the hood and find the dipstick; 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 two marks - MIN and MAX. How much lubricant to pour into the engine depends on the volume of the power unit. Check the service manual for more details. 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 reasons for excess lubricant consumption are due to mechanical engine malfunctions. The car owner will face expensive repairs if the problems are related to a malfunction of the return lines, large play in 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 changing the lubricant in Solaris.
The main reasons for overspending:
- Using poor quality lubricant. Over time, consumables lose their properties and cannot perform the tasks assigned to them. Lubrication of internal engine components becomes less effective. As a result, part of the liquid volume is lost to soot and deposited as sediment on its internal components.
- The appearance of leaks. Oil can escape through oil seals or sealing elements. Sometimes the cause is a worn o-ring on the drain plug. The problem may be cracks in the engine.
- Broken cylinder head gasket. With such a malfunction, the oil will go into the cooling system and mix with antifreeze, and the coolant may enter the engine fluid.
Changing the lubricant yourself
You can change consumables yourself; you don’t have to go to a service station to do this.
Required Tools
What you will need to change the fluid:
- set of wrenches and sockets;
- an oil filter remover or screwdriver;
- new oil;
- new filter device;
- gasket for the drain plug;
- an old bucket or basin into which the “working off” will be drained;
- clean rags.
User Roman Smirnov showed in his video how consumables are replaced in the Solaris lubrication system.
Stages of work
How to change the lubricant in the Solaris internal combustion engine with your own hands:
- Prepare your car in advance. Warm up the engine to a temperature of about 60-70 degrees and take a test ride. This is necessary so that the lubricant becomes more viscous and disperses through all channels of the lubrication system.
- Stop the engine and open the hood. In the engine compartment on the cylinder head you will see a filler neck; you need to unscrew its cap. There is no need to add oil. The cap is unscrewed in order to relieve pressure in the system and speed up the draining procedure.
- Reach under the bottom of the car and find the drain hole on the cylinder block. If the car is equipped with oil pan protection, it must be removed by unscrewing all the bolts. Place a basin or bucket under the drain hole, then unscrew the plug with a wrench.
- The process of draining the waste substance will begin. Wait until the lubricant is completely out of the system, then tighten the plug.
- Remove the oil filter. Try unscrewing it counterclockwise with your own hands. If it doesn’t work, use a dismantling tool; such a key can be purchased at any car store. If you don't have one, you can pierce it with a screwdriver and then use it as a lever to unscrew the device. Please note that you need to pierce the housing as close to the bottom of the filter as possible, away from the threads, so as not to damage the internal combustion engine components.
- Pour new oil into the system. Take a new filter and add about 100-150 ml of liquid to it. The sealing rubber located next to the thread must be treated with a layer of lubricant, this will prevent the filter device from sticking to the seat. Install the filter and screw it on without much effort.
- Reinstall the engine protection and check the lubricant level in the system. According to the dipstick, the volume of the substance should be between the MIN and MAX marks.
- Start the engine and perform a test drive. After this, 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, first placing a container under the hole. 3. Drain the old lubricant from the system and fill it with new oil.
Price issue
The cost of one 4-liter canister of Shell Helix Ultra oil, the viscosity class of which is 5W30, ranges from 1,700 to 2,200 rubles on average. Total Quartz lubricant is in the same price range.
Consequences of untimely replacement
If you don't change the oil on time, the saddest consequence will be failure of the car's 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, and the pressure in the lubrication system will drop. As a result, the power of the power unit will begin to decrease, dips will appear when you press the gas pedal, the engine will “triple”, and the hydraulic compensators will begin to knock. There will be difficulties starting the engine in cold weather; its wear and tear when operating in cold conditions will increase several times.
Good afternoon, our dear subscribers, readers and just everyone who is curious! Tell me, have you ever changed the oil in a car engine yourself? Many people trust their company service station or a more experienced garage neighbor to carry out such work. And for some it is humiliating to have a car and not be able to do simple work on their own. What will happen next will be even more interesting, since the topic of our conversation today 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. We should adhere to the regulations because this way we can extend the service life of the power unit, which will last until the next major overhaul. In order to carry out the replacement, you need to look for a place equipped with an inspection hole or an overpass lift. It is best to do this immediately after the engine has cooled down a little, but is still quite warm, and the lubricant itself is in a diluted state.
Hyundai Solaris may have a 1.4 or 1.6 liter power unit, but the technology itself will not change. So, for the convenience of car enthusiasts, detailed instructions will be provided below on how to do this as competently and efficiently as possible:
How to choose the right oil for Solaris
Another question that concerns the owners of this model is what kind of oil should be poured into the engine so that it functions properly? The manufacturer indicates that the desired option is a . Despite this, much depends on the conditions in which the machine will be operated, primarily climatic. For northern regions, thinner oil is required, otherwise you will constantly experience starting problems. If the region is not one of the coldest, then it is better to buy exactly the products that the manufacturer recommends.
For those who are planning to master the technology of how to replace lubricant in their own garage, without resorting to the services of experienced specialists, we inform you that the entire procedure will not take more than 30 minutes of your time. In addition to what you will need to buy the engine oil itself with a filter element, you will also need a container for disposal, several clean rags, a wrench size 13, and also a special wrench that is used to unscrew the oil filter. 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 also quite suitable, the main thing is that they match the viscosity and tolerances. This could be the Liqui Molly brand lubricant of the Special Tec series, Mobil 5W30, Castrol Magnatec 5W30, Hyundai Premium Gasoline, as well as a number of other lubricants. Interestingly, the oil system should hold 3.6–3.7 liters in volume, but in practice it often fits no more than 3.3 liters. Obviously, this is due to a clogged 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 your 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 a video on the relevant topic on the global network to make the process more visual. Read us in the next issues, it will be interesting and useful. Bye!
