Oil for "Hyundai Solaris". What oil to use for the engine and automatic transmission. List of verified manufacturers

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Solaris ranks first in sales not only in Russia, but throughout the world. A car is bought for excellent driving characteristics, a reliable engine and a comfortable interior. During the warranty period, all car owners are serviced by an authorized dealer and do not wonder what kind of oil is in the Hyundai Solaris engine and what needs to be poured into the transmission.

Description and brief history of the car

Solaris has been produced since 2010 and is successfully sold in almost all countries of the world. For the Russian market, assembly at a plant in St. Petersburg is open. For European buyers and the United States, cars are assembled on assembly lines in China and South Korea.

Koreans have created a B-class car that successfully competes with models from Renault, Volkswagen, Nissan, Citroen and Toyota. To occupy the first lines of sales allows a modern appearance, reliable design and low cost. All versions are equipped with modernsecurity systems and the ability to choose from a huge number of options.

Multiple engines to choose from:

• 1.4-liter petrol with a claimed power of 107 horsepower.
• Petrol 1.6-liter unit that produces 123 "horses".

The most popular is the 1.6-liter engine paired with a modern 6-speed automatic.

Solaris is available in two body styles: sedan and hatchback. Sedans are often used in taxis and show excellent mileage results without a single breakdown.

The car is currently being produced in a new body with modern options and excellent suspension settings.

At what mileage should MOT be carried out

Oil for the Hyundai Solaris requires replacement according to the regulations every 15,000 kilometers. However, the manufacturer indicates a change in timing when operating in severe conditions.

Hyundai considers severe conditions to be the use of the vehicle at low temperatures, dusty roads, driving on the highway at speeds of more than 120 km / h. Refueling with low-quality fuel is also on the list.

The manufacturer recommends halving the maintenance period if one of the above conditions is present, so engine oil should be changed in Russia no later than 7,500-10,000 kilometers, and transmission fluid every 40,000 kilometers.

Timely replacement of lubricants will avoid harmful deposits in the systemgas distribution mechanism and on the walls of the cylinders. The burnt products of the old oil clog the oil channels, form carbon deposits on the piston and oil scraper rings, and also affect the general condition of the Hyundai Solaris engine. It is better to change the engine oil without special flushes, which negatively affect rubber seals and gaskets.

What kind of oil to fill in the engine

The manufacturer recommends using the original oil with a viscosity of 5w20, however, after 100,000 kilometers, an extraneous knock or chirring is often observed in the engine, which is caused by the low strength of the oil film, which is responsible for the coefficient of 20 after the letter W.

To avoid problems with the engine and significantly increase the mileage before overhaul, you should use compounds with a viscosity of 5w30 or 5w40. Oil for Hyundai Solaris is suitable from most well-known manufacturers, so there will be no problems with the choice.

What oil to use in automatic transmission

The oil in the Hyundai Solaris automatic transmission will require replacement every 40,000 - 50,000 depending on operating conditions. Checking for wear is quite simple: you need to remove the dipstick from the box and drip oil on a napkin. If the color of the composition resembles cherry juice, does not contain impurities and wear items, then replacement is not required. If the oil is dark, it has foam, clots and spots, an urgent replacement of the composition is required. A strong burnt smell may indicate wear.

It is better to use the original oil in the Hyundai Solaris box, but it costs quite decentmoney - from 1,500 rubles per liter. With a total volume of about 12 liters, this can be a serious problem for the family budget, so car owners often look for oil substitutes.

As a replacement, the composition from Neste, Eneos, Mobil, Castrol is excellent. When choosing, it is important to pay attention to the product class, it must be no lower than Dextron 3.

Which manufacturers to trust

When choosing engine oil, the question often arises which company to trust. Oil for Hyundai Solaris must meet all modern requirements and have good lubricating and anti-acid properties.

You should only trust trusted companies that have proven themselves in the market:

• Neste;
• Mobil;
• Eneos;
• Zic;
• Total;
• Shell;
• Motul;
• Esso;
• Liqui Moly.

You need to buy oils only from official suppliers, this will save you from counterfeit products that can cause serious damage to the engine. Oil for Hyundai Solaris can also be purchased from an authorized dealer.

How much does an oil change cost in a service

In an official car service for an oil change, they will require at least 1,500-3,000 rubles for work, plus the cost of the oil and filter will go to this amount. If the car is equipped with a metal engine protection, then its removal is also paid separately.

Hyundai Solaris engine oil can be replaced even withsmall service station. The procedure will take a little time and will cost about 300-500 rubles. Often, when buying oil, a free replacement is offered in a private service owned by the store.

Changing the oil in an automatic transmission is much more difficult, so it is better to entrust the procedure to automatic transmission service specialists or an authorized dealer. The cost of the work often depends on what kind of replacement is used: full or partial. It is important to understand that a complete replacement cannot be carried out after 100,000 kilometers - this can lead to transmission failure due to oil channels clogged with wear products.