INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Interval (Miles) |
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Automatic Transaxle Fluid | 30,000 |
| Belts | 60,000 |
| Brake Fluid | 30,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 60,000 |
| Fuel & Vapor Hoses | (1) 30,000 |
| Oil & Filter | 7500 |
| Spark Plugs | (2) 30,000 |
| Timing Belt | (2) 60,000 |
| (1) Scoupe only. (2) Every 70,000 on Sonata 3.0L. |
| (2) | Every 70,000 on Sonata 3.0L. |
| Application | (1) Deflection In. (mm) |
| Elantra "V" Belt | .35-.45 (9.0-11.5) |
| Excel & Scoupe |
| A/C Belt | .32-.40 (8.1-10.2) |
| Alternator Belt | .28-.32 (7.1-8.1) |
| Sonata 2.0L |
| A/C Belt | .32 (8.1) |
| Alternator Belt | .35-.41 (9.0-10.4) |
| P/S Belt | .28-.39 (7.1-9.9) |
| Sonata 3.0L |
| A/C Belt | .17-.21 (4.3-5.3) |
| Alternator & P/S Belt | .28-.39 (7.1-9.9) |
| (1) Deflection with 22-lb. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run. |
| (1) | Deflection with 22-lb. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run. |
CAPACITIES
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
| Elantra, Excel, Scoupe & Sonata 2.0L | 48 Or 60 |
| Sonata 3.0L | 55 Or 68 |
| Application | Quantity |
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) |
| Elantra, Excel & Scoupe | 6.4 Qts. (6.1L) |
| Sonata |
| 2.0L | 6.4 Qts. (6.1L) |
| 3.0L | 6.1 Qts. (5.8L) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank) |
| Elantra | 5.4 Qts. (5.0L) |
| Excel & Scoupe | 5.6 Qts. (5.3L) |
| Sonata |
| 2.0L | 7.7 Qts. (7.3L) |
| 3.0L | 9.0 Qts. (8.5L) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) |
| Elantra | 4.6 Qts. (4.4L) |
| Excel & Scoupe | 3.6 Qts. (3.4L) |
| Sonata |
| 2.0L | 3.9 Qts. (3.7L) |
| 3.0L | 4.2 Qts. (4.0L) |
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) |
| Elantra KM176 | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) |
| Excel & Scoupe |
| KM201 | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) |
| KM200 | 1.8 Qts. (1.7L) |
| Sonata 2.0L | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) |
| Power Steering (Dexron-II) | 1.0 Qt. (.9L) |
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. Idle speed and mixture are computer controlled.
FAST IDLE SPEED
Note. Fast idle speed is computer controlled.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
| Application | Volts At Idle |
| All Models | .48-.52 |
TPS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification |
| Compression Ratio |
| 1.5L | 9.4:1 |
| 1.6L | 9.2:1 |
| 2.0L | 9.0:1 |
| 3.0L | 8.9:1 |
| Compression Pressure |
| 1.5L | 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm 2 ) |
| 1.6L | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| 2.0L | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| 3.0L | 173 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders All Models | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. Elantra and Sonata are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters; no adjustments are required.
| Application | Lifter Type |
| 1.5L | Mechanical |
| 1.6L | Hydraulic |
| 2.0L | Hydraulic |
| 3.0L | Hydraulic |
| Application | (1) In. (mm) |
| Intake | .006 (.15) |
| Exhaust | .010 (.25) |
| (1) Adjust valves with engine at normal operating temperature. |
| (1) | Adjust valves with engine at normal operating temperature. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS - 1.5L
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| Elantra | .77-.95 | 10,300-13,900 |
| Excel & Scoupe | .72-.88 | 10,300-13,900 |
| Sonata |
| 2.0L | .77-.95 | 10,300-13,900 |
| 3.0L | .72-.88 | 10,300-13,900 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| Excel |
| No. 1 | 10.1 |
| No. 2 | 11.8 |
| No. 3 | 11.8 |
| No. 4 | 14.2 |
| Coil Wire | Information not available. |
| Elantra |
| No. 1 | 5.8 |
| No. 2 | 8.4 |
| No. 3 | 10.6 |
| No. 4 | 9.7 |
| Coil Wire | Information not available. |
| Scoupe |
| No. 1 | 9.8 |
| No. 2 | 11.7 |
| No. 3 | 11.0 |
| No. 4 | 12.6 |
| Coil Wire | 2.7 |
| Sonata |
| 2.0L |
| No. 1 | 5.8 |
| No. 2 | 8.4 |
| No. 3 | 10.6 |
| No. 4 | 9.7 |
| Coil Wire | Information not available. |
| 3.0L |
| No. 1 | 7.4 |
| No. 2 | 5.4 |
| No. 3 | 9.1 |
| No. 4 | 6.9 |
| No. 5 | 10.2 |
| No. 6 | 8.0 |
| Coil Wire | 5.8 |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Number |
| 1.5L, 1.6L & 2.0L |
| NGK | BPR6ES-11/BUR6EA-11 |
| Champion | RN9YC4 |
| 3.0L |
| ND | P16PR11 |
| NGK | PGR5A 11 |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| All Models | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 15-21 (20-28) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (1.5L). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (1.5L)
Firing Order (1.6L & 2.0L). Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order (1.6L & 2.0L)
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L). Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (2) Basic | (3) Actual |
| 1.5L | 3-7 @ 600-800 | 10 @ 600-800 |
| 1.6L | 3-7 @ 650-850 | 8 @ 650-850 |
| 2.0L | 3-7 @ 650-850 | 8 @ 650-850 |
| 3.0L (4) | 3-7 @ 600-800 | 15 @ 650-850 |
| (1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM. (2) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. (3) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded. (4) DO NOT adjust basic timing with Mutli-Use Tester (MUT) connected. |
| (2) | With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. |
| (3) | With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded. |
| (4) | DO NOT adjust basic timing with Mutli-Use Tester (MUT) connected. |
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Ignition Timing Marks (Elantra, Excel & Scoupe)
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Ignition Timing Marks (Sonata)
FUEL PUMP
| Engine Application | At Idle W/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| All Models | 39 (2.8) | 46-49 (3.3-3.5) |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| All Models | 13-16 |