Sonata V6-2.7L (2004)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL
Recommended API classification: SH OR ABOVE
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES:
NOTE: For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation, select only those lubricants which
1. Satisfy the requirements of the API classification.
2. Have the proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
Lubricants which do not have both an SAE grade number and an API service classification on the container should not be used.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and oil filter and then drain plug.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Oil pan drain plug: 35 - 45 Nm (350 - 450 kgf-cm, 25 - 33 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Whenever tightening the oil drain plug, use a new drain plug gasket.
6. Fill the new engine oil through the oil filler cap.
Drain and Refill
Oil quantity: 4.5 liters (4.74 U.S.quarts, 3.95 Imp.quarts)
NOTE: Do not over fill. This will cause oil aeration and loss of oil pressure.
7. Install the oil filler cap.
8. Start and run the engine.
