2023 Hyundai Kona Oil Capacity: All You Need to Know

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The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a subcompact SUV that offers a variety of engine options, including a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid engine. The oil capacity for each of these engines is different, so it’s important to know which engine your Kona has in order to determine the correct oil capacity.

2.0-liter Four-Cylinder Engine

  • Oil Capacity: 4.0 quarts
  • Recommended Oil Type: 5W-20

1.6-liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine

  • Oil Capacity: 4.5 quarts
  • Recommended Oil Type: 5W-30

1.6-liter Turbocharged Hybrid Engine

  • Oil Capacity: 3.8 quarts
  • Recommended Oil Type: 0W-16

How to Check Your Kona’s Oil Level

  1. Park your Kona on a level surface.
  2. Turn off the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to settle.
  3. Open the hood and locate the oil dipstick. It is usually located near the front of the engine, on the driver’s side.
  4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag.
  5. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and push it all the way down.
  6. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level. The oil level should be between the “full” and “add” marks on the dipstick.

How to Change Your Kona’s Oil

  1. Gather the following materials:
    • New oil filter (check your owner’s manual for the correct size)
    • New oil (check your owner’s manual for the correct type and amount)
    • Oil drain pan
    • Funnel
    • Wrench
  2. Park your Kona on a level surface.
  3. Turn off the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to settle.
  4. Crawl under your Kona and locate the oil drain plug. It is usually located on the bottom of the oil pan.
  5. Place the oil drain pan under the oil drain plug.
  6. Loosen the oil drain plug with the wrench.
  7. Allow all of the oil to drain out of the oil pan.
  8. Once all of the oil has drained out, replace the oil drain plug.
  9. Locate the oil filter. It is usually located near the top of the engine.
  10. Loosen the oil filter with the wrench.
  11. Remove the oil filter and discard it.
  12. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
  13. Screw the new oil filter onto the engine until it is snug.
  14. Add the new oil to the engine through the oil fill cap. Use the funnel to avoid spilling any oil.
  15. Check the oil level with the dipstick. The oil level should be between the “full” and “add” marks on the dipstick.

Conclusion

Changing your Kona’s oil is a relatively simple task that can be completed in about 30 minutes. By following the steps in this guide, you can save money on your Kona’s maintenance and keep it running smoothly for years to come.

Peter M. Thomas
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