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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Hyundai Solaris (Accent) 1.6 G4FC (2013): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

On the first-generation Hyundai Solaris (Accent) (2010-2017) with the 1.6 L G4FC engine, the oil change interval is 10,000 km or once a year. The procedure is standard. You don't need a garage lift: ramps or jack stands are enough.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 20-30 minutes Steps: 20 Tools: oil filter wrench (filter puller or 17 mm wrench), 10 mm and 13 mm wrenches, oil drain pan (at least 4 L (4.2 qt)), funnel, rag

Parts

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  • 🔩 engine oil for 1.6 G4FC: 3.2 L (3.4 qt) SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 (genuine Hyundai 0510000050 or equivalents such as Shell Helix, Castrol, Mobil)
  • 🔩 oil filter OE 26300-35503 (equivalents: Mann W713, Filtron OP620, Hyundai-Kia 26300-02500)

Step by step

20 steps
  1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature (start the engine and let it run for 2-3 minutes), then turn it off.
  2. Open the hood and find the oil filler cap on top of the cylinder head (marked OIL).
  3. Raise the front of the car or drive it over a pit. Get access to the oil pan drain plug, which is on the bottom, under the engine.
  4. Place the drain pan under the drain plug (at least 4 L (4.2 qt)).
  5. Use a 13 mm wrench (or 17 mm, depending on model year) to remove the drain plug and let the oil drain out slowly. Be careful, the oil is hot. Let it drain completely (5-10 minutes).
  6. Wipe the drain plug and its seat with a clean rag. If necessary, replace the copper or aluminum washer under the plug (it is usually replaced). Thread the plug in by hand, then tighten it with a torque wrench to 30-40 N·m (22-30 lb-ft). Do not overtighten, because the threads are in an aluminum oil pan.
  7. Find the oil filter. It is on the right side of the engine (as seen from the front of the car), just above the oil pan. The filter is vertical and cylindrical.
  8. Place the drain pan under the filter (the remaining oil will run out of it, about 0.5 L (0.5 qt)). Turn the filter counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench (or by hand if it comes off easily) and remove it.
  9. Wipe the filter mounting surface on the engine with a clean rag and make sure the old rubber gasket is removed.
  10. Apply a thin layer of new oil to the rubber seal of the new filter (about 1 cm around the perimeter).
  11. Thread the new filter on by hand until the seal touches the mounting surface, then tighten it another 3/4 turn (about 10-15 N·m (7-11 lb-ft)). Do not overtighten it with the filter wrench.
  12. Open the oil filler cap on the cylinder head.
  13. Using a funnel, slowly pour in the new oil. The Solaris with the G4FC needs 3.2 L (3.4 qt) for a full change (with the filter).
  14. Add the oil in portions. After pouring in 2 L (2.1 qt), close the cap for 1-2 minutes to let the oil drain down into the oil pan, then check the level with the dipstick. The dipstick should show a level between the MIN and MAX marks.
  15. Leave the car for a few minutes so the oil can spread through the oil passages.
  16. Check the oil level with the dipstick again. Wipe the dipstick with a clean rag before each check.
  17. Screw the oil filler cap back on.
  18. Start the engine. The oil warning light on the instrument cluster may stay on for a few seconds, which is normal until the system pumps oil into the filter. Let the engine idle for 30-60 seconds.
  19. Turn off the engine, wait 1-2 minutes, and check the level with the dipstick again. Top up to the MAX mark if necessary.
  20. Dispose of the used oil at a designated collection point (repair shops and gas stations often accept used oil for free).

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Do not overfill the oil pan above the MAX mark. This raises crankcase pressure, can force oil past the seals, and can contaminate sensors. Check the drain plug torque in the owner's manual against Hyundai specifications (usually 30-40 N·m (22-30 lb-ft) for this engine, but it is best to double-check). Change the oil every 10,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first.