I know I should know this but......

[dizzygirl228]

Ok everyone, I know I'm tapping into the stereotype that girls don't know much about cars (and I know that alot of you do!!!!!! please don't be offended) But I personally don't know too much because my ex-boyfriend has been fixing my cars for me since I started driving....now we are no longer able to be friends and therefore I needed to find other means of repairs. Can anyone tell me what type and how much oil I need for an oil change and what type of oil filter? I have a 2001 elantra gls.
I know I should know all this but alas....I do not and anyone that could tell me I would greatly appreciate it. This is my first day on this site and I've heard many great things!!! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

[Cypher]

no more than 4 quarts of oil, i use full synthetic (you don't have to) 5w30 and you can pick up a filter at any autozone, advanced auto, etc.

[dizzygirl228]

Thanks for the help...do you happen to know the number of the filter? That's the part that I really don't want to mess up :p

[soullesselantra]

oil filter thread
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10598&highlight=oil+change

oil amount
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12395&highlight=oil+change

WELCOME

[Cypher]

they have books in those stores for you to look it up, or just ask the person at the desk.

[soullesselantra]

or go to a hyundai dealer to get an OE filter

[dizzygirl228]

Thanks everyone for your help!

[soullesselantra]

not a problem :)

[dizzygirl228]

This is great....you guys were so quick to respond! NOTHING like my ex husbands fav forum site....just goes to show that his truck sucked more than my car! hahahaha

[soullesselantra]

especially if its a dodge...:p

[dizzygirl228]

Hahahaha Nah...S-10
Dumbassss tried to go offroading with it all the time. It was a two wheel drive...SOOOOO not equipped with anything CLOSE to 4x4.
I got so tired of pushing him out of the sand

[Cypher]

theres nothing wrong with dodge! anyway. keep it on topic please :) take it to pm's if you want to mock people or vehicles.

[soullesselantra]

i miss goin ofroad in my ol 01 Frontier (2WD 4cyl auto, and 15-20% tread left on all season tires:D)
http://www.elantraxd.com/photopost/data/500/Photo_061205_011.jpg

[dizzygirl228]

Sorry, I'm new here...not familiar with the rules and such. I apologize

[Cypher]

its ok. i'm just a mod so i gotta say that! :tongue:

[dizzygirl228]

I understand! :) I really am enjoying this site! My first day on here and already getting answers within minutes..I can tell I'll be on here quite often! Especially when the time comes to change my cupped tires :p

[Robert1955]

Your owners manual also has a section on DIY maintance items. If you can I would use a Hyundai filter, but any aftermarket will work, just stay away from the Fram filters as they have been linked to pressure loss issues with our engines. Also welcome to the site.

[Keyan]

I can help you out with an oil change if you want...I live in jersey..

[rckozma]

Welcome to the site, most of the people here are very helpful, but like anywhere we have a few that are not. There is all kinds of info available on our site, so pull up a chair and stay a while. If you have any questions feel free to PM any of the mods/admins we are here to help.

[j0hnh0lmes]

I have a better solution for you....but that would mean you won't be single again =)

[2loud2k2xd]

^^ x2

you could always move to michigan and ill take over the ex's responsibilities :D

sorry, i had to say it. but the offer is open. lol

[soullesselantra]

damn, not even a full day can go by without ppl leghumpin :abovelol: lol...well, before someone else beats me to it...lol
:locked: :worthless

[j0hnh0lmes]

^^ x2

you could always move to michigan and ill take over the ex's responsibilities :D

sorry, i had to say it. but the offer is open. lol


ALREADY BEAT YOU TO THE OFFER :abovelol:

[soullesselantra]

ooohhh...i found a new smiley!!! http://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gif

[j0hnh0lmes]

It's Not Coming Up...

[KeWLKaT]

I can help you out with an oil change if you want...I live in jersey..

e-Leg humper!

[soullesselantra]

i try again... http://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gifhttp://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gif

[BlackElantraGT]

Funny how when a male asks a noob question the reply seems to be "Use the SEARCH button"

But a female asks a noob question and you get a 2-page thread and a few proposals to pop open her hood and check her fluids.

No wonder all the other girls aren't around anymore :)

[j0hnh0lmes]

nope still not coming up


and on topic, your right, it's bias

[Cypher]

lol its funny cause i was thinking that this would happen the second i saw her thread come up.

[j0hnh0lmes]

and it happens any time a girl post a thread...like stated from BlackElantraGT.

Unless it's someone like my mom....but she's pretty manly so...yea know

[Jlivan]

Welcome to the site Dizzy! I didn't know how to change the oil until my husband taught me with the Elantra. Once you get the hang of it it's pretty easy so don't feel discouraged!

[soullesselantra]

http://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/images/smilies/pics.gif

thats the smiley's link