Checked oil specs by engine
2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type, filter & capacity status
Multiple engine options are listed for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Some engine rows still need capacity or oil-type confirmation; select your engine below before buying oil or a filter. Supported by 5 checked sources.
Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.
AMSOIL EA15K20 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 2.4L 4-Cyl. 5 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Turbocharged engine — check your owner’s manual for any required OEM oil approval code before buying.
AMSOIL EA15K20 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo. 5 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Service interval changed at this generation: this 2012 Hyundai Sonata uses 7,500 mi / 12 mo. The 2010 checked record shows 7,500 mi / 6 mo. Confirm before scheduling service.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2012 Hyundai Sonata oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.
The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.
Some engine rows do not have a checked capacity or oil-type value. Confirm any Not confirmed field before adding oil; filter part numbers shown here still need checkout confirmation.
Quick reference for this 2012 Hyundai Sonata
- Capacity
- 4.8 qt
- Oil type
- Unverified
- Interval
- 7,500 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- AMSOIL EA15K20
- Capacity
- 4.9 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- Check owner's manual / oil-life monitor
- Filter
- AMSOIL EA15K20
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.
Hyundai Sonata oil specs by year
16 checked Hyundai Sonata years in the database. Open the exact year page to confirm oil spec for your engine before buying.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.5 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-16 | AMSOIL 51458418 |
| 2024 | 4.5 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-16 | AMSOIL 51456346 |
| 2023 | 5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2022 | 5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2021 | 5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2020 | 4.8 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2019 | 4.8–5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 10W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2018 | 4.8–5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2017 | 4.8–5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2016 | 4.8–5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2015 | 4.8–5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2014 | 4.8 qt (multiple engines) | 10W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2013 | 4.8 qt (multiple engines) | 10W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2012 Current page | 4.8 qt (multiple engines) | 10W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2010 | 4.5–5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
| 2009 | 4.5–5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K20 |
How we verified 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.
This page checked 5 sources for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 5
- Last checked
- 2026-06-23
- Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database (2.4L 4-Cyl only)
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol fitment database | Change interval | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
2012 Hyundai Sonata oil — questions before buying
- What oil type should I use for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
- The page has checked oil-type data for 5W-30, but at least one engine row still has an unconfirmed or conflicting oil-type field. Select your exact engine and confirm any Not confirmed field in your owner's manual or retailer selector before buying.
- The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has multiple engine options — which specs apply to mine?
- The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has 2 engine options, and the checked fields can vary by engine. 2.4L 4-Cyl: 4.8 qt capacity; oil type not confirmed; 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo: 4.9 qt of 5W-30. Check the door jamb sticker, engine cover badge, or your owner's manual to identify your specific engine, then match it to the engine row on this page.
2012 Hyundai Sonata maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
These are retailer search paths for your vehicle's listed oil type and filter. Capacity is not checked for every engine on this page, so confirm the service-fill amount before adding oil.
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type and filter, then match the listing specs against the listed fields above, then confirm any Not confirmed capacity or oil-type field before adding to cart.
Search 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type & filter →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata to confirm listed oil type, missing capacity fields, and filter fitment before checkout.
Search 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type & filter →Amazon
Search Amazon for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type and filter and verify the listing's engine fit note matches your engine before ordering.
Search 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type & filter →O'Reilly
Open O'Reilly's fitment search for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata oil type and filter and cross-check listed oil type, missing capacity fields, and filter part number against the specs above.
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