2011 Hyundai Sonata Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.86 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 4.86 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS, Automatic | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, Standard | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2.0 B | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2.4 C | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.0 B | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.4 C | API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.86 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sonata
2011 Hyundai Sonata factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.97 quarts (6.59 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 2011 Hyundai Sonata take?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SM, SL, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 (all temperatures), SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2011 Hyundai Sonata take?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata holds 4.86 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.