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2018 Hyundai Sonata Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)
3.00 OZS. (0.08 L) — PAG (ND-OIL8)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans)
2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HL SYN DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K. SHELL) GS SCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX (API - GL-4, SAE 70W)
Brake Fluid
— FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 0.74 - 0.85 qts.
Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng)
6.55 QTS. (6.19 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (1.6L Eng)
4.75 QTS. (4.49 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or above).
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric)
4.59 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE (RB100EV)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans,Gas/Electric)
6.34 QTS. (5.99 L) — MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric)
2.38 QTS. (2.25 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric)
4.33 QTS. (4.09 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4).
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans,Gas)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas)
7.92 QTS. (7.49 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas)
5.07 QTS. (4.79 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or above).
Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)
7.60 QTS. (7.19 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)
5.07 QTS. (4.79 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4).
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 0.74 - 0.85 qts.
- →The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
- →For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or above).
- →Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
- →Capacity is between: 6.97 - 7.29 qts. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
- →For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4).
- →For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
- The 2018 Hyundai Sonata fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): 3.00 OZS. (0.08 L) — PAG (ND-OIL8), Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans): 2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HL SYN DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K. SHELL) GS SCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX (API - GL-4, SAE 70W), Brake Fluid: — FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 0.74 - 0.85 qts., Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng): 6.55 QTS. (6.19 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (1.6L Eng): 4.75 QTS. (4.49 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or above)., Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric): 4.59 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE (RB100EV), Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans,Gas/Electric): 6.34 QTS. (5.99 L) — MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric): 2.38 QTS. (2.25 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric): 4.33 QTS. (4.09 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4)., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans,Gas): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas): 7.92 QTS. (7.49 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas): 5.07 QTS. (4.79 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (API SM / ILSAC GF-4 / ACEA A5 or above)., Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng): 7.60 QTS. (7.19 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (2.4L Eng): 5.07 QTS. (4.79 L) — ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4)..
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Hyundai Sonata take?
- The 2018 Hyundai Sonata takes 3.00 OZS. (0.08 L) — PAG (ND-OIL8).