1993 Hyundai Sonata Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Hyundai Sonata oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.0 F, Automatic takes 20W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.0 F, Standard takes 20W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.0 T takes 20W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the GLS, 2.0 F, Automatic takes 20W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the GLS, 2.0 F, Standard takes 20W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the GLS, 3.0 T, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the GLS, 3.0 T, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.0 F, Automatic: 20W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.0 F, Standard: 20W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.0 T: 20W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- GLS, 2.0 F, Automatic: 20W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- GLS, 2.0 F, Standard: 20W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- GLS, 3.0 T, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- GLS, 3.0 T, Standard: 20W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.0 F, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.0 F, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 3.0 T — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 2.0 F, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 2.0 F, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 3.0 T, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 3.0 T, Standard — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sonata
1993 Hyundai Sonata factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.7 quarts (7.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Hyundai Sonata take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.0 F, Automatic uses 20W-20; Base, 2.0 F, Standard uses 20W-20; Base, 3.0 T uses 20W-20; GLS, 2.0 F, Automatic uses 20W-20; GLS, 2.0 F, Standard uses 20W-20; GLS, 3.0 T, Automatic uses 20W-20; GLS, 3.0 T, Standard uses 20W-20.
How much oil does a 1993 Hyundai Sonata take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.0 F, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Base, 2.0 F, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Base, 3.0 T holds 4.23 quarts with filter; GLS, 2.0 F, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; GLS, 2.0 F, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; GLS, 3.0 T, Automatic holds 4.23 quarts with filter; GLS, 3.0 T, Standard holds 4.23 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Hyundai Sonata?
Yes. 20W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Hyundai Sonata. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.