--- title: "2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata Oil Type: 5W-20, 4.8 qt" description: "The 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata takes 5W-20 engine oil, 4.8 quarts with a filter change by engine. Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/oil" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata Oil Type and Capacity The 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata takes 5W-20 engine oil, 4.8 quarts with a filter change by engine. Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents. **Quick answer**: The 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata (2.4L 4-cylinder (Theta II GDI)) takes 5W-20 engine oil, 4.8 quarts with a filter change. Other engines differ; see the tables below. ## 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L 4-cylinder (Theta II GDI) oil (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-20 | | Oil standard | API SN or later | | Capacity (with filter) | 4.8 qt / 4.5 L | | Synthetic required | No (synthetic recommended) | | Change interval | 7,500 mi / 6 months (normal); 3,750 mi (severe service) | Note: Consistent across multiple dealer service-blog references for this generation. ## 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma T-GDI, Eco) oil (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-30 | | Capacity (with filter) | 4 qt / 3.8 L | | Synthetic required | Yes | | Change interval | 7,500 mi / 6 months (normal); 3,750 mi (severe) | Note: Capacity not independently confirmed this session for this specific engine (Hyundai's smaller Gamma-family 1.6T typically runs ~4.0 qt), verify against your VIN's manual before filling. ## 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (Theta II Turbo GDI) oil (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-30 | | Capacity (with filter) | 4.2 qt / 4 L | | Synthetic required | Yes | | Change interval | 7,500 mi / 6 months (normal); 3,750 mi (severe) | Note: Same Theta II Turbo GDI family as the YF 2.0T, oil-dilution behavior and change discipline matter as much here. ## 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata 2.0L Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (Nu 2.0L GDI + electric motor) oil (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-20 | | Capacity (with filter) | 4 qt / 3.8 L | | Synthetic required | No (synthetic recommended) | | Change interval | 7,500 mi / 6 months (normal); 3,750 mi (severe) | Note: Capacity estimated from the shared Nu 2.0L GDI family used across other Hyundai hybrids of this era; not independently confirmed as Sonata-specific this session, verify on the dipstick. ## Which Hyundai Sonata model years does this cover? These oil specifications apply to every Hyundai Sonata built from 2015 through 2019, the LF (7th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2015 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015) - [2016 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2016) - [2017 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2017) - [2018 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2018) - [2019 Sonata](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2019) ## What changed during the 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2015 | Generation launch on the LF platform; Eco 1.6T added | | 2016 | Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid trims join the lineup with the Nu 2.0L GDI hybrid powertrain | | 2018 | Mid-cycle facelift arrives; a new mid-range SEL trim is added with Blue Link telematics, SiriusXM, HD Radio, and a power driver's seat standard (base SE and Eco lose those items as standard equipment) | | 2018-2019 | Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear styling, revised interior with digital instrument cluster option, Eco 1.6T dropped from some markets late in the run | | 2019 | Final model year of the LF generation; facelifted trim lineup and styling carry over unchanged ahead of the all-new DN8 for 2020 | ## 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata oil: common questions ### How many quarts of oil does a 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata take? It depends on the engine. The 2.4L 4-cylinder (Theta II GDI) takes 4.8 quarts; The 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder (Gamma T-GDI, Eco) takes 4 quarts; The 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder (Theta II Turbo GDI) takes 4.2 quarts; The 2.0L Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (Nu 2.0L GDI + electric motor) takes 4 quarts, all figures include a new filter. ### What kind of oil does a 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata take? 5W-20 meeting API SN or later. Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above. ### Can you use a different viscosity in a 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata? The factory specification is 5W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice. ### How often does a 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata need an oil change? 7,500 mi / 6 months (normal); 3,750 mi (severe service). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Hyundai Sonata, seventh generation (LF) production/model-year details](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Sonata) - [Checkered Flag Hyundai, Sonata oil type/capacity by model year](https://www.checkeredflaghyundaiworld.com/blog/hyundai-sonata-oil-type/) - [Lionheart Tires, Hyundai Sonata factory tire sizes by generation](https://lionharttires.com/hyundai-sonata-tires/) - [YouTube, LF Sonata cabin air filter part number (97133-C...)](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Cpzsf9WLPbI) - [Filterbuy, Sonata cabin air filter location and hybrid part number](https://filterbuy.com/air-filters/cabin/by-vehicle/hyundai/sonata/) - [NHTSA, Hyundai consent order, Nov. 2020 (Theta II engine warranty extension)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/document/hyundaiconsentorder11272020) ## Other Hyundai Sonata generations - [2020-2025 Hyundai Sonata oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2020-2025/oil) - [2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2011-2014/oil) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/oil). ## More for the 2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/hyundai/sonata/2015-2019/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.