Hyundai Elantra MD/UD: Changing the coolant - Engine coolant - Maintenance - Hyundai Elantra MD 2010-2015 Owners manualHyundai Elantra MD/UD: Changing the coolant

Have coolant changed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.

Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant CAUTION

Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap before refilling the coolant in order to prevent the coolant from overflowing into engine parts such as generator.

- CoolantWARNING - Coolant

Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid reservoir.

Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when sprayed on the windshield and may cause loss of vehicle control or damage to paint and body trim.

Recommended engine coolant
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious m ...

Brake/clutch fluid. Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake/clutch fl ...