INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick reference article for 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 | 50,000 |
| Brake Fluid | 30,000 |
| Coolant | 30,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 50,000 |
| Fuel & Vapor Hoses | 50,000 |
| Oil & Filter | 7,500 |
| O2 Sensor | 50,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| Timing Belt | 60,000 |
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
| Application | (1) Deflection In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Excel | ||
| A/C Belt | .18-.22 (4.5-5.5) | |
| Alternator Belt | .28-.32 (7.1-8.1) | |
| Sonata (2.4L) | ||
| A/C Belt | .35-.43 (8.9-10.9) | |
| Alternator Belt | .35-.41 (8.9-10.4) | |
| P/S Belt | .28-.39 (7.1-9.9) | |
| Sonata (3.0L) | ||
| A/C Belt | .35-.43 (8.9-10.9) | |
| Alternator & P/S Belt | .24-.35 (6.1-8.9) | |
| (1) Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run. | ||
| (1) | Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run. |
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
CAPACITIES
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
|---|---|
| Excel 1.5L & Sonata 2.4L | 48, 60 |
| Sonata 3.0L | 55, 68 |
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES - EXCEL
| Application | Qts. (L) |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) | 6.4 (6.1) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank) | 5.6 (5.3) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | 3.6 (3.4) |
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) | 1.9 (1.8) |
| Power Steering (Dexron-II) | 1.0 (.9) |
FLUID CAPACITIES - EXCEL
FLUID CAPACITIES - SONATA
| Application | Qts. (L) | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) | ||
| 2.4L | 6.1 (5.8) | |
| 3.0L | 6.1 (5.8) | |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank) | ||
| 2.4L | 7.4 (7.0) | |
| 3.0L | 9.1 (8.6) | |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | ||
| 2.4L | 4.1 (3.9) | |
| 3.0L | 4.5 (4.3) | |
| Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) | 2.6 (2.5) | |
| Power Steering (Dexron-II) | 1.0 (.9) | |
FLUID CAPACITIES - SONATA
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 1.5L | 9.5:1 | |
| 2.4L | 8.5:1 | |
| 3.0L | 8.9:1 | |
| Compression Pressure | ||
| 1.5L | 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm 2 ) | |
| 2.4L & 3.0L | 119 psi (8.4 kg/cm 2 ) | |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) | |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. Sonata models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.
| Application | Lifter Type |
|---|---|
| 1.5L | Mechanical |
| 2.4L | Hydraulic |
| 3.0L | Hydraulic |
VALVE LIFTER APPLICATION
| Application | (1) In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Intake | .006 (.15) |
| Exhaust | .010 (.25) |
| (1) Adjust valves with engine hot. | |
| (1) | Adjust valves with engine hot. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE ARRANGEMENT
Note. Right and left sides refer to engine, as viewed from flywheel. On V6 engine, inboard refers to intake manifold side of cylinder heads and outboard refers to exhaust manifold side of cylinder heads.
1.5L
Right Side - Exhaust valves.
Left Side - Intake valves.
2.4L
Right Side - Exhaust valves.
Left Side - Intake valves.
3.0L
Outboard - Exhaust valves.
Inboard - Intake valves.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | .72-.88 | 10,300-13,900 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Note. High tension wire resistance specifications not available from manufacturer.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | Number | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L & 2.4L | ||
| NGK | BPR6ES-11/BUR6EA-11 | |
| Champion | RN9YC4 | |
| 3.0L | ||
| ND | P16PR11 | |
| NGK | PGR5A 11 | |
SPARK PLUG TYPE
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|---|
| All models | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 15-22 (20-29) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (1.5L & 2.4L). Scheme 1
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L V6). Scheme 2
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (1) Basic | (2) Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L | 3-7 @ 600-800 | 10 @ 600-800 |
| 2.4L | 3-7 @ 650-850 | 10 @ 650-850 |
| 3.0L | 3-7 @ 600-800 | 15 @ 600-800 |
| (1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. (2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded. | ||
| (1) | With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded. |
| (2) | With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded. |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
FUEL PUMP
| Engine Application | At Idle w/Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L & 2.4L | 39 (2.8) | 47-50 (3.3-3.5) |
| 3.0L | 38 (2.7) | 46-49 (3.2-3.4) |
REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
|---|---|
| All Models | 13-16 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
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 | (1) Volts |
|---|---|
| All models | .48-.52 |
| (1) At idle. | |
| (1) | At idle. |
TPS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS