2014 Hyundai Sonata recommended oil

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Driving your vehicle
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system.Visually inspect
the battery and cables as
described in chapter 7.We recom-
mend that the level of charge in your
battery be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
In 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, we recommend that you
consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in section 7 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To k e e p t h e l o c k s f r o m f r e e z i n g ,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
engine coolant or other types of anti-
freeze as these may damage the
paint finish.

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Maintenance
7
Maintenance
Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-6
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-6
Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-6
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-7
Owner maintenance schedule ........................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance services ......................7-10
Normal maintenance schedule (for Europe) ............7-11
Maintenance under severe usage and
low mileage conditions (for Europe) ..........................7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (except Europe) .....7-17
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
(except Europe) ...............................................................7-21
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-23
Engine oil ..............................................................7-27
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-27
Checking the engine oil and filter ..............................7-29
Engine coolant......................................................7-30
Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-30
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-32
Brake/Clutch fluid ..............................................7-33
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-33
Washer fluid .........................................................7-35
Checking the washer fluid level ...............................7-35
Parking brake .......................................................7-36
Checking the parking brake .........................................7-36
Air cleaner ............................................................7-37
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-37
Climate control air filter .....................................7-39
Filter inspection ...............................................................7-39
Filter replacement ...........................................................7-39
Wiper blades .........................................................7-40
Blade inspection ..............................................................7-40
Blade replacement ..........................................................7-40
Battery...................................................................7-42
For best battery service................................................7-42
Battery capacity label ...................................................7-44
Battery recharging .......................................................7-44
Reset items .......................................................................7-45
Tires and wheels ..................................................7-46
Tire care ............................................................................7-46
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-46
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-48
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-49
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-50
Tire replacement .............................................................7-50
Wheel replacement ........................................................7-52
Tire traction ......................................................................7-52
Tire maintenance ...........................................................7-52
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7
Maintenance
I:Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R:Replace or change.
*1:Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
*2:Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before starting a long trip.
*3:Middle East includes Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt and Iran.
*4:If good quality gasolines meet Europe Fuel standards (EN228) or equivalents including fuel additives is not available, one bottle ofadditive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them.Do not mix other additives.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (EXCEPT EUROPE)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
Drive belts *1IIII
Engine oil and engine
oil filter *2
For Middle
East, Brazil
Nu 2.0 MPI
Replace every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or 12 monthsTheta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Except
Middle East
Nu 2.0 MPI
RRRRRRRRTheta 2.4 MPI
Theta 2.4 GDI
Theta 2.0 T-GDI At first, replace at 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
after that, replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months
Air cleaner filter
For China, India, Middle East *3RRRRRRRR
Except China,
India, Middle East *3IIRIIRII
Fuel additives *4Add every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM

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Maintenance
5. Pull the dipstick out again and
check the level. The level should
be between F and L.
•Do not overfill the engine oil.
It may damage the engine.
•Do not spill engine oil, when
adding or changing engine
oil. If you drop the engine oil
on the engine room, wipe it off
immediately.
•When you wipe the oil level
gauge, you should wipe it with
a clean cloth. When mixed
with debris, it can cause
engine damage.
CAUTION
OLF074096L
OLF074079N
■Theta 2.0 T-GDI
■Theta 2.4 MPI
OLF074005
■Theta 2.4 GDI
OLF074097L
■Nu 2.0 MPI
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 compo-
nents.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to “Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in section 8.)

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7
Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
er and air freshener from contacting
the interior parts because they may
cause damage or discoloration. If
they do contact the interior parts,
wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions that follow for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
Cleaning the upholstery and
interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alco-
hol content solutions. If you use
high alcohol content solutions
or acid/alkaline detergents, the
color of the leather may fade or
the surface may get stripped
off.
CAUTION
Using anything but recom-
mended cleaners and proce-
dures may affect the fabric’s
appearance and fire-resistant
properties.
CAUTION

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Maintenance
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window
glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
CAUTION

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Specifications & Consumer information
RECOMMENDED 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.
LubricantVo l u m e C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Engine oil *1*2
(drain and refill)
Recommends
Theta 2.0 T-GDI4.8l(5.1 US qt.)ACEA A5 *3or above
Theta 2.4MPIFor Middle East4.8l(5.1 US qt.)API Service SM *4, ILSAC GF-4 or above
ACEA A5 *3Except Middle East4.7l(4.9 US qt.)
GDI4.8l(5.1 US qt.)ACEA A5 *3or above
Nu 2.0 MPI4.0l(4.2 US qt.)API SM *4 & ILSAC GF-4 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid7.1l(7.5 US qt.)
MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine
AT F & S P - I V
Manual transaxle fluid1.9l(2.0 US qt.)API GL-4, SAE 75W/85
Coolant
Theta 2.0T- G D I9.7 l(10.2 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant
for aluminum radiator)
Theta 2.4GDI7.1 l(7.5 US qt.)
MPI7.4 l(7.8 US qt.)
Nu 2.0 MPIA/T6.5 l(6.8 US qt.)
M/T6.6 l(7 US qt.)

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Specifications & Consumer information*1:Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2:Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available.Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel economy by reducingthe amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’stime, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*3:If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SM (or above).
*4:If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
Lubricant Volume Classification
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8 l(0.74~0.85 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel70 l(18.49 US gal.)Refer to “Fuel Requirements” in the Foreword chapter.