anyone know what oil i should use on my 1998 accent 1.5??

anyone??
:wacko:

I think we use 5w-30 in the 97 accent.

5w30

Well if you would really like to keep this car in good shape you might go the Amsoil synthetic route.

I use their European 5W-40 here in Wisconsin, there are three weights of oils listed on their site and also in the manual that came with the car and here it is, depending on temp...

1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT 1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code N SOHC

FILTERS
Oil Filter: EAO20 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter
Oil Filter: 51334 WIX 51334 Oil Filter
Air Filter: 46104 WIX 46104 Air Filter
Fuel Filter: 33461 WIX 33461 Fuel Filter
Trans Filter: 58601 WIX 58601 Auto Tran Filter



NGK PLUGS & WIRE SETS
Plug................. GPSERIES BKR5EGP NGK7090 [1]
Plug................. GPSERIES BKR5EGP NGK7090 [2]
Plug................. IXIRIDIUM BKR5EIX-11 NGK5464
Plug................. STANDARD BKR5ES-11 # NGK2382
Plug................. VPOWER BKR5E-11 NGK6953
Wire Set.......... WIRESET RC-XE77 NGK8154 [3]
Wire Set.......... WIRESET RC-XX89 NGK58400 [4]

1.DOHC
2.SOHC
3.SOHC
4.DOHC


TRICO WIPER BLADES
Blade Class Driver Passenger Rear
NEOFORM T16200 T16180 T16200
EXACTFIT T201 T181 T201
WINTER T37205 T37180 T37205
OKTANE 20 inch 18 inch 20 inch



LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
SAE 10W-40 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
Above 32°F......20W-40, 20W-50
Above -9°F......10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50
Below 95°F......5W-30, 5W-40
Manual Transmission,.....GL-4
75W-90, 75W-85W
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Automatic Transmission.....SLF[1]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....AF2
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)
Brake Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid

1. SLF is Hyundai SP-II Automatic transmission fluid


CHASSIS LUBRICATION
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs



CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........3.5 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........6.9 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, Initial Fill..........4.2 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill..........6.8 quarts
Manual Transmission, ..........4.6 pints

1. After refill check oil level.
2. With ENG at operating temperature, shift through all
gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add fluid
as needed.


TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....25-33 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission
Fill Plug.....22-25 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....22-25 ft-lbs



SERVICE INTERVAL
AMSOIL Product Recommendation and Drain Interval Guide (g1490)

OTHER TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS
Mothers® Car Care Appearance Products
By-Pass Oil Filters



I also use their synthetic oil filter which filters down to I beleive 1 or 2 microns.

Hope this helps you out... This oil exceeds Mobil One standards. It's also afordable being you Can run this oil longer than the Dino oils.

Gerald

Or, go down tesco, they have high spec Fully synthetic for £8 for 2 litres

One and a half tubs fills my 1300, engines is SUPER smooth now, cant hear it on idle, lovely soft revs.

Worth it over any semi dino, as it's always going to have a better rating, whoever makes it!