Engine Oil

1991 Hyundai Sonata V6-3.0LSECTION Engine Oil


TYPE SG, SG/CD(Motor Oil, API Service SG, CD) See TSB 94-20-006.
CAPACITY, Refill:
Excel, Precis 3.0 Liters 3.17 Quarts
1990-92 Scoupe 3.0 Liters 3.2 Quarts
1993-94 Scoupe 2.9 Liters 3.1 Quarts
Elantra 4.0 Liters 4.23 Quarts
Sonata: 2.0L 3.3 Liters 3.5 Quarts
Sonata: 2.4L 3.5 Liters 3.7 Quarts
Sonata: 3.0L 3.7 Liters 3.9 Quarts

Capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
Turbo Models:
Above 32°F (0°C), 20W-20, 20W-40
Above -10°F (-23°C), 10W-30
Extremely cold weather, 5W-30
All other models:
Above 32°F (0°C), 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50
Above -10°F (-23°C), 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50
Below 100°F (38°C), 1994 ex. Excel 5W-30, 5W-40
Below 60°F (16°C), 1990-93 5W-20*, 5W-30, 5W-40
Below 60°F (16°C), 1994 Excel 5W-30, 5W-40
*Not recommended for sustained high speed driving.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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