2012 Hyundai Sonata Recommended SAE viscosity number

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects48RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct
lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econo my by reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s
time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant
Volume
Classification
Engine oil
*1 *2
(drain and refill)
Recommends
4.86 US qt. (4.6 l)
API Service SM*
3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
1.90 US qt. (1.8 l)
API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
Automatic transaxle fluid
7.50 US qt. (7.1 l)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Coolant
6.97 US qt. (6.6 l)
Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base
coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake/clutch fluid
0.7~0.8 US qt.
(0.7~0.8 l)
FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel
18.49 US gal. (70 l)
Unleaded gasoline

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold weather
operating (engine start and engine oil
flowability). Lower viscosity engine oils
can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance, however, higher
viscosity engine oils are required for sat-
isfactory lubrication in hot weather. Using
oils of any viscosity other than those rec-
ommended could result in engine dam-
age.When choosing an oil, consider the range
of temperature your vehicle will be oper-
ated in before the next oil change.
Proceed to select the recommended oil
viscosity from the chart.
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before checking or drain-ing any lubricant. This is especiallyimportant in dusty or sandy areas and when the vehicle is used onunpaved roads. Cleaning the plugand dipstick areas will prevent dirtand grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that couldbe damaged.
*1. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil
of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4). However,
if the engine oil is not available in your country, select the proper
engine oil using the engine oil viscosity chart.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Temperature
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Engine Oil
(2.0 TGDI) Engine Oil
(2.4 GDI) *
1
10W-30
5W-20, 5W-30
°C
(°F)
5W-30, 5W-40

Index8I
Rear seat··················\
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Rearview camera ··················\
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Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················\
7-37
Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
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Remote keyless entry ··················\
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Replacement light bulb ··················\
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Reporting safety defects ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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7-8
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ·············7-18
Seat belts ··················\
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3-17 Driver's 3-point system with emergency lockingretractor ··················\
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Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt ··················\
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Seat belt warning··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Seatback pocket ··················\
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Armrest ··················\
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Headrest ··················\
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Folding the rear seat ··················\
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Front seat adjustment - manual ··················\
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Front seat adjustment - power ··················\
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Lumbar support ··················\
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Rear seat ··················\
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Seatback pocket··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Shift lock system ··················\
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Side impact air bag ··················\
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Smart key ··················\
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Smooth cornering··················\
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Snow tires ··················\
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Spare tire Compact spare tire ··················\
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Compact spare tire replacement ··················\
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Removing and storing the spare tire ··················\
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Special driving conditions ··················\
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Driving in flooded areas··················\
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Driving in the rain ··················\
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Hazardous driving conditions ··················\
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Highway driving··················\
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Rocking the vehicle··················\
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Smooth cornering ··················\
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5-39
Speedometer··················\
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