Hyundai Sonata Oil Filter Replacement

In this tutorial, you will learn how to change the engine oil on most Hyundai vehicles.

These step by step instructions with pictures and video clips to help beginners and advanced DIYers.

Follow these steps to change the engine oil on your Hyundai Sonata

• Metric Socket Set
• Oil Drain Pan
• Oil Filter Wrench
• Car ramps
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks

Step : 1

Drive the car up on-ramps. Secure it with jack stands. Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires.

Step : 2

Open the hood by pulling the hood release under the hood.

Step : 3

Secure your Hyundai. Engage the parking brake and make sure the gear selector is moved into Park position.

Step : 4

Access Hyundai filter and oil drain plug. Remove the undercarriage from underneath the Hyundai engine. The plastic on the bottom is held in place with plastic screws.

Step : 5

Drain Oil Place a drain oil pan under the engine. Remove the oil drain plug.

Step : 6

Install Oil Drain Plug Reinstall the oil drain plug. If you have a replacement washer make sure to install it.  Tighten the oil drain plug to 30 lb-ft.

Step : 7

Replace Engine Oil Filter Remove the oil filter using an oil filter wrench. You can remove the oil filter by turning in counterclockwise.  Clean the surface where the oil filter will be installed. Apply a thin film of clean oil on the gasket of the new oil filter.  Screw the new oil filter in and tighten it by hand until the gasket contacts the engine block. Tighten the new oil filter to 8.5-10 lb-ft. Most people can tighten the filter to 9 lb-ft by hand.

Step : 8

Add engine oil Remove the engine oil cap.