LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil Grade 1......API*
Amsoil Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
Amsoil SAE 10W-40 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
Above 32°F......20W-40, 20W-50
Above -9°F......10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50
Below 95°F......5W-30, 5W-40
Manual Transmission,.....GL-4
75W-90
Amsoil Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Automatic Transmission.....SLF [1]
Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
Brake Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid.....HB
Series 500 High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid
1. SLF is Hyundai SP-III Automatic transmission fluid
CAPACITIES
Engine, with With Filter 51334..........4.6 quarts [1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........7.7 quarts
Amsoil Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill..........8.3 quarts
Manual Transmission, ..........4.4 pints
1. After refill check oil level.
Hope This Helps.
The manufactured recommended weight of oil for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata is 10w 40. For higher mileage engine it is recommended to use partial synthetic oils to help deal with the internal wear.
Hyundai sonata v6 holds 4.5 qts. with filter. Do not over fill.
To adjust the timing on a Hyundai Sonata, you will need to use specialized timing tools. If you do not already own the tools, it may be a better option to take it to a certified Hyundai mechanic.
17 Gallons give or take, the low fuel lights up when you have about 2 Gallons left
If you are afraid of breaking something take it to a garage.
Take it to a mechanic
It takes 5 quarts with a new oil filter.
Take out the old one and put in the new one.
in almost all vehicles since 1995 take 134A
It takes 4 3/4 Qtts of Oil.
4.5 quarts, and then check the dip stick.
I had the same problem on my '99 Hyundai Sonata GLS. It was the alternator. It costs about $170 and it's about $150 to take it to Car-X and have them install it.