Hyundai Sonata

Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
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Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, fol-
low Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated short distance driving.
Driving in dusty conditions or sandy areas.
Extensive use of brakes.
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used.
Driving on rough or muddy roads.
Driving in mountainous areas.
Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures and/or extremely humid
climates.
More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C(90°F).
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the
following Normal Maintenance Schedule.After 96 month or 120,000 km continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 1
: Adjust alternator and power steering (and water pump drive belt) and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
* 3
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts * 1
IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 2
RRR RRRRR
Tensioner, idler and damper pulley
Air cleaner filter I I R I I R I I
Spark plugs
Replace every 40,000 km * 3
Replace every 160,000 km * 3
: 3.3L engine - iridium coated
Inspect when replacing the drive belt
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Valve clearance * 4
Fuel filler cap
II
Vacuum hose and crankcase ventilation hosesIIII
Fuel filter *
5RR
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I Cooling system
Inspect “Coolant level and leak” every day Inspect every 96,000 km or 48 months
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 4
: Inspect for excessive valve noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary. An authorised HYUNDAI dealer should per-
form the operation.
* 5
: Inspect and replace when there is a problem with starting the engine or fuel supplies.
MAINTENANCE ITEM

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.*6
: When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at
the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
* 7
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALSNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Engine coolant * 6
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, clutch pedal (if equipped) I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid
IIII
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I I
Drum brakes and linings (if equipped) I I I I
At first, replace at 90,000 km or 60 months:
after that, replace every 40,000 km or 24 months * 7
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - PETROL ENGINE (CONT.)
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Power steering pump, belt and hoses I I I I I I I I
Driveshaft and boots I I I I
Tyre (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Front suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Bolt and nuts on chassis and body I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner refrigerant (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Air conditioner compressor (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R R R R R R R R
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) I I I I I I I I
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped)
III IIRI I
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - PETROL ENGINE
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The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
Engine oil and engine oil filter R Every 7,500 km or 6 months A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, H, I K
Air cleaner filter R C, E
Spark plugs R B, H
Manual transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 100,000 km C, D, E, G, H, I, K
Automatic transaxle fluid (if equipped) R Every 40,000 km A, C, D, E, F,
G, H, I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I C, D, E, F, G
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (90°F) G : Driving in mountainous areas
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Front suspension ball joints I C, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linings (if equipped) I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEMMaintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 1
: Adjust alternator and power steering and air conditioner drive belt (if equipped).
Inspect and if necessary correct or replace.
* 2
: Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km or before starting a long trip.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Drive belts * 1
IIII
Engine oil and engine oil filter * 2
RRR RRRRR
Engine timing belt 2.0L Diesel
Tensioner/idler/damper pulley Air cleaner filter I I R I I R I IInspect when replacing the drive belt or timing beltInspect every 90,000 km or 72 months
Replace every 150,000 km or 120 months

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE ITEMNumber of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 Km×1,000
15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Fuel filler cap I I I I
PCV and crankcase ventilation hose I I I I
Vacuum hose (for VGT) I I I I I I I I
Vacuum pump and vacuum hose I I I I
Vacuum pump oil hose I I I I
Fuel filter cartridge * 3,
*4
RRRR
Fuel lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I Cooling system Inspect “Coolant level adjustment and leak” every day
Inspect “Water pump” when replacing the drive belt or timing belt
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 3
: If the diesel fuel specifications don't meet the European standards EN590, replace it more frequently.
Consult an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for details.
* 4
: Inspect and replace when there is a problem with starting the engine or fuel supplies.

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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - DIESEL ENGINE (CONT.)
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Engine coolant *5
Battery condition I I I I I I I I
All electrical systems I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake pedal, clutch pedal I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I
Brake/clutch fluid I I I I
Disc brakes and pads I I I I I I I IAt first, replace at 90,000 km or 60 months:
after that, replace every 40,000 km or 24 months * 6
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
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I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.* 5
: When adding coolant, use only a qualified coolant additive for your vehicle and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at
the factory. An improper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
* 6
: For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items.