2015 Hyundai Sonata Oil Type & Capacity
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata oil type depends on the engine: the Eco takes 5W-30 (4.75 quarts with filter); the Hybrid takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Hybrid Limited takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Limited takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Limited 2.0T takes 5W-30 (5.07 quarts with filter); the SE takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Sport takes 5W-20 (5.07 quarts with filter); the Sport 2.0T takes 5W-30 (5.07 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Eco: 5W-30, 4.75 quarts with filter
- Hybrid: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Limited: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Limited: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Limited 2.0T: 5W-30, 5.07 quarts with filter
- SE: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Sport: 5W-20, 5.07 quarts with filter
- Sport 2.0T: 5W-30, 5.07 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco — 1.6L Eng | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 | 4.75 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid — 2.4L Eng,Gas/Electric | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20. |
| Hybrid Limited — 2.4L Eng,Gas/Electric | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-20. |
| Limited — 2.4L Eng,Gas | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited 2.0T — 2.0L Eng | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| SE — 2.4L Eng,Gas | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport — 2.4L Eng,Gas | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport 2.0T — 2.0L Eng | ACEA A5 or above.SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 | 5.07 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sonata
2015 Hyundai Sonata factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.5 quarts (7.09 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2015 Hyundai Sonata take?
It depends on the engine: Eco uses 5W-30; Hybrid uses 5W-20; Hybrid Limited uses 5W-20; Limited uses 5W-20; Limited 2.0T uses 5W-30; SE uses 5W-20; Sport uses 5W-20; Sport 2.0T uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2015 Hyundai Sonata take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Eco holds 4.75 quarts with filter; Hybrid holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Hybrid Limited holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Limited holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Limited 2.0T holds 5.07 quarts with filter; SE holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Sport holds 5.07 quarts with filter; Sport 2.0T holds 5.07 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Hyundai Sonata?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.