2000 Hyundai Sonata - Maintenance & Specs
The 2000 Hyundai Sonata belongs to a Hyundai Sonata lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 25 model years, from 1989 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.4L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2000 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1989) and later (2026) Sonata model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 full synthetic oil, 5.1 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include OAT Coolant coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles.
There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 18 city / 26 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,100.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.1 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Coolant | OAT Coolant |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.