Why is my Hyundai Sonata using oil?

Why is my Hyundai Sonata using oil?

The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage. If your Hyundai Sonata is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.

What kind of oil does a 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS take?

Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 is preferred. Capacity: 4.9 quarts. . .

Which engine oil is best for Hyundai Sonata 2011?

SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil SAE 5W-20 is preferred. Capacity: 4.6 litres (with filter)After refill check oil level.

Which oil is best for Hyundai Sonata 2011?

Recommended oil for my 2011 Sonata

Product Name Capacities
Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil With filter 4.9 quarts After refill check oil level.
XL 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil With filter 4.9 quarts After refill check oil level.
OE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil With filter 4.9 quarts After refill check oil level.

What kind of engine does Hyundai Sonata GLS have?

Overview Overview GLS 4dr Sedan 2.4L 4cyl 6A GLS PZEV 4dr Engine Type Gas Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic Drive Type Front wheel drive Cylinders Inline 4

Is the Hyundai Sonata a high oil consumption car?

UGHHHHHH I WILL FOLLOW UP WITH MORE INFO AS SOON AS I CAN… GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND WARN EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT TO STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM THESE CARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Over a year later, February 8, 2018, 16,216 miles later (82,000 est)) my vehicle still has high oil consumption.

Is there a problem with the Hyundai Sonata?

A class action lawsuit was filed in May 2015 against Hyundai that claims the 2.4L Sonata engine is defective. More info here. No one has added a helpful site for this 2011 Sonata problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area.

When to replace PCV valve on Hyundai Sonata?

I’m critical of the oil & lube establishment for not suggesting replacement of the PCV valve the first time the vehicle came in low on oil. A customer with a Sonata that suddenly starts to consume oil at 100,000 miles should be advised of the PCV valve change suggestion. In fact it really can be normal for an engine to use oil at this rate.

UGHHHHHH I WILL FOLLOW UP WITH MORE INFO AS SOON AS I CAN… GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE AND WARN EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT TO STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM THESE CARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Over a year later, February 8, 2018, 16,216 miles later (82,000 est)) my vehicle still has high oil consumption.

What kind of engine does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata have?

But the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, like a maturing great band that comes into its own, has become worthy of headliner status in the family-sedan arena. Engine choices for the new Sonata include a 2.4-liter inline-4 or a 2.0-liter turbocharged variant.

Why does my Hyundai Sonata run dry at 60K?

Oil burning is most possibly the reason for Theta II “Engine stalling” issue, given that many people don’t check the dipstick and the burn starts at ~60k miles, with my oil consumption rate the engine would run dry at 3k miles, severe damage may occur after 1k mile (spun rod bearing, etc.)

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