Complete Oil Specifications
Hyundai’s owner’s manual for the 2023 Kona with the Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson engine calls for full synthetic SAE 0W-20 oil rated API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6. Engine oil drain-and-refill volume is 1.14 US gal (4.3 L).
When to Change the Oil
| Driving | Replace engine oil and filter |
|---|---|
| Normal | Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months |
| Severe usage | Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months |
Severe usage covers the driving conditions listed in the manual’s severe-maintenance chart. If you use a lower-grade oil than API SN PLUS full synthetic, Hyundai says to follow the severe schedule regardless of how you drive.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Whether 4.3 L includes the filter. Hyundai labels it “drain and refill” without saying.
- OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual section used here.
- “Nu MPI” engine name. The manual calls this engine the Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson.
FAQs
What oil does a 2023 Hyundai Kona 2.0L take? Full synthetic SAE 0W-20 rated API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6.
How much oil does it take? Hyundai lists 1.14 US gal (4.3 L) drain and refill.
How often should I change the oil? Every 8,000 miles or 12 months under normal driving, or every 5,000 miles or 6 months under severe usage or with lower-grade oil.