2025 Hyundai Kona Engine Oil and Fluid User Guide
This tutorial covers 2025 Hyundai Kona engine oil and fluid requirements. For best performance and longevity, oil types, capacities, and fluid maintenance intervals are important.
2024 Hyundai Kona Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Review
Engine Oil Guide
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating, cooling, and operating various hydraulic components in the engine. Engine oil consumption while driving is normal, and it is necessary to check and refill the engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill the oil level within the recommended maintenance schedule to prevent deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below procedure.
- Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s precautions.
- Make sure the vehicle is on the level ground in P (Park) with the parking brake applied.
- Turn on the engine and warm the engine up until the coolant temperature reaches a constant normal temperature.
- Turn off the engine, remove the oil filler cap and pull the dipstick out. Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
- Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert it fully.
- Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between F (Full) and L (Low).
- If the oil level is below L, add enough oil to bring the level to F.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your engine:
- Do not spill engine oil when adding or changing engine oil. Wipe off spilled oil immediately.
- The engine oil consumption may increase while you break in a new vehicle, and it should stabilize after driving 4,000 miles (6,000 km).
- The engine oil consumption can be affected by driving habits, climate conditions, traffic conditions, oil quality, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that you inspect the engine oil level regularly and refill it if necessary.
Checking the engine oil and filter
- The lubrication, rust prevention, cooling, and cleaning effect of the engine oil will gradually degrade during its use.
- Have the engine oil and filter be changed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to the Oil Life Management System function or the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this chapter.
- If the maintenance schedule to replace engine oil is exceeded, the engine oil performance may deteriorate, and the engine condition may be affected. Therefore, replace the engine oil according to the maintenance schedule.
- To keep the engine in optimal condition, use the recommended engine oil and filter. If the recommended engine oil and filter are not used, replace it according to the maintenance schedule under severe usage conditions.
- The purpose of the maintenance schedule for engine oil replacement is to prevent oil deterioration and it is irrelevant to oil consumption. Check and refill engine oil regularly.
Information
When the oil pressure is low due to insufficient engine oil, the Engine Oil Pressure 
warning light illuminates. In addition, the enhanced engine protection system, which limits the engine’s power is activated and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Except Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi) When the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system turn off.
(For Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi) When the engine oil pressure is restored, the warning light and the enhanced engine protection system turn off after engine is restarted.
CAUTION
The engine oil is very hot immediately after the vehicle has been driven and can cause burns during replacement. Replace the engine oil after the engine oil has cooled down.
Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure.
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine oil contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm.
Used engine oil may cause irritation or cancer of the skin if left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Always protect your skin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Brake Fluid
Checking the brake 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 fluid, clean the area around the reservoir cap thoroughly to prevent brake fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX level. The level will fall with accumulated mileage. This is a normal condition associated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
If the brake system requires frequent additions of fluid this could indicate a leak in the brake system. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Do not let brake fluid into your eyes. If brake fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
- Do not allow brake fluid to contact the vehicle’s body paint, as it will result in paint damage.
- NEVER use brake fluid which has been exposed to open air for an extended time, as its quality cannot be guaranteed.
- Do not use the wrong type of brake fluid. A few drops of mineral based oil, such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts.
Information
Use only the specified brake fluid (Refer to the “Recommended Lubricants And Capacities” section in chapter 2).
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