2011 Hyundai Sonata recommended oil

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Driving your vehicle
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolantYour vehicle is delivered with high quality
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in section 7.
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
for the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.Check battery and cablesWinter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
tery and cables as described in section
7. The level of charge in your battery can
be checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer or a service station.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessaryIn some climates it is recommended that
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
used during cold weather. See section 8
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
what weight oil you should use, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.Check spark plugs and ignition
systemInspect your spark plugs as described in
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way.
WARNING
- Tire chains
• The use of chains may adverselyaffect vehicle handling.
• Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking.
CAUTION
• Chains that are the wrong size or improperly installed can damageyour vehicle's brake lines, sus-pension, body and wheels.
• Stop driving and retighten the chains any time you hear themhitting the vehicle.

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Maintenance8
7NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 30 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)❑Replace engine oil and filter
(37,500 miles (60,000 km) or 60 months)*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but peri-
odic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends on
fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restric-
tion, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel filter
immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for details.
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect electronic throttle control❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect crankcase ventilation hose❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter
(30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months)

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7
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect electronic throttle control❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect crankcase ventilation hose❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑Inspect valve clearance *
2
❑Inspect drive belt (auto-tensioner, generator, p/str'g, a/con, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months)❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter
(60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 96 months)❑Replace coolant (First, 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 54 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Replace engine oil and filter
(67,500 miles (108,000 km) or 108 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*2: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec- essary.

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7NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 78 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Replace engine oil and filter
(97,500 miles (156,000 km) or 156 months)
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 72 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect electronic throttle control❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect crankcase ventilation hose❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑Inspect drive belt (auto-tensioner, generator, p/str'g, a/con, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months)❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter
(90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 144 months)❑Replace coolant (First, 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an aut\
hor-
ized HYUNDAI dealer for details.

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7NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months
❑ Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect electronic throttle control❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect crankcase ventilation hose❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑Inspect valve clearance *
2
❑Inspect drive belt (auto-tensioner, generator, p/str'g, a/con, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months)❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter
(120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 192 months)❑Replace coolant (First, 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
*2: Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if nec- essary.
127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 102 months
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Replace engine oil and filter
(127,500 miles (204,000 km) or 204 months)

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Maintenance7
150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 120 months
❑Inspect vacuum hose❑Inspect air conditioning refrigerant❑Inspect brake hoses and lines❑Inspect drive shafts and boots❑Inspect electronic throttle control❑Inspect exhaust pipe and muffler❑Inspect front disc brake/pads, calipers and rotors❑Inspect steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint,
upper arm ball joint❑ Inspect suspension mounting bolts❑Inspect brake/clutch (if equipped) fluid ❑Inspect crankcase ventilation hose❑Inspect fuel filter *
1
❑Inspect fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections❑Inspect fuel tank air filter (if equipped) *
1
❑Inspect rear disc brake/pads, parking brake❑Inspect vapor hose and fuel filler cap❑Inspect manual transaxle fluid (if equipped)❑Inspect drive belt (auto-tensioner, generator, p/str'g, a/con, w/pump)
(First, 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months
after every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months)❑ Replace climate control air filter (for evaporator and blower unit)❑Replace air cleaner filter❑Replace engine oil and filter
(150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 240 months)
(Continued)
(Continued)❑Replace coolant (First, 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 60 months
after every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months)
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)
No check, No service required
❑ Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)*1: Fuel filter & Fuel tank air filter are considered to be maintenance free\
but
periodic inspection is recommended for this maintenance schedule depends
on fuel quality. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow
restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem etc, replace the fuel
filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule and consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details.
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Maintenance
ENGINE OILChecking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reachnormal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring
the level to F.Do not overfill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and capaci-ties” in section 8.)
WARNING -
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
CAUTION
Do not overfill with engine oil. Engine damage may result.

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Maintenance
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUIDChecking the brake/clutch fluid
level Check the fluid level in the reservoir peri-
odically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and
adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area
around the reservoir cap thoroughly to
prevent brake/clutch fluid contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level. The level will fall with accumulated
mileage. This is a normal condition asso-
ciated with the wear of the brake linings.
If the fluid level is excessively low, have
the brake system or clutch (if equipped)
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Use only the specified brake fluid. (Referto “Recommended lubricants or capaci-ties” in section 8.)
Never mix different types of fluid.
WARNING -
Brake/clutch
fluid
When changing and adding brake
fluid, handle it carefully. Do not let it
come in contact with your eyes. If
brake fluid should come in contact
with your eyes, immediately flush
them with a large quantity of fresh
tap water. Have your eyes examined
by a doctor as soon as possible.
WARNING -
Loss of brake/
clutch fluid
In the event the brake system
requires frequent additions of fluid,
the vehicle should be inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
Do not allow brake fluid to contactthe vehicle's body paint, as paintdamage will result. Brake fluid, which has been exposed to open airfor an extended time should never be used as its quality cannot beguaranteed. It should be disposed of properly. Don't put in the wrongkind of fluid. A few drops of miner- al-based oil, such as engine oil, inyour brake system can damage brake system parts.

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