Hyundai 26300-35502 Engine Oil Filter Assembly

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To perform regular oil changes for your engine is a necessary preventive maintenance since the aging oil may get diluted and contaminated, resulting in early engine wear. Prior to beginning the procedure, make sure you have all required tools and enough rags or newspapers for dealing with spills. Better accessibility of the underside of your car can be achieved by using hoist, ramps or jackstands for support. Know the location of the oil drain plug; also be cautious as there is possible heat from engine parts and exhaust. Park your vehicle on a level ground, start its engine and let it warm up first. Turn off the engine and remove the filler cap. Jack up the vehicle safely on jack stands placing a drain pan under the oil drain plug. Take out plug carefully letting old oil to empty into pan; check it for metal shavings or bits. After draining wipe clean it before reinstalling securely it again. For some engines, slide drain pan beneath oil filter then loosen filter using appropriate wrench and immediately tilt open end upward to avoid spilling oil everywhere else.Wipe mounting surface dry ensuring no old gasket parts left behind.Wet new filter's rubber gasket with engine oil fix by hand then drop down vehicle.Special engines will require removal of an O-ring which should be replaced alongside inserting a new filter element before tightening cap firmly aside.Put fresh oil through filler cap usually four quarts adjust it if need be using dipstick.Checking leaks during starting motor is also important while rechecking amount of oils that should remain.Any initial journey after change in lubricant, subsequently check amount retained in sump plus monitor leakages properly.Disposal facilities specific for used lubricants must be used where such waste products are prohibited from being dumped on ground or into drains directly.

Performing regular oil changes is crucial preventive maintenance for home mechanics because aging and contaminated oil can lead to premature engine wear.

Before beginning the oil change procedure, the engine should be warmed to normal operating temperature and all required tools and the appropriate oil type should be gathered.

It's important to monitor the engine during the first few trips after an oil change to check for leaks and maintain the proper oil level.