"04 Sonata V-6...what grade fuel????

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Hi folks,

I'm thinking of buying an '04 Sonata V-6, but would not care to have to put "hi-test" gas in the car. Can anyone tell me if this car uses "regular" grade gasoline?

Thanks, J.M.
 
Hi folks,

I'm thinking of buying an '04 Sonata V-6, but would not care to have to put "hi-test" gas in the car. Can anyone tell me if this car uses "regular" grade gasoline?

Thanks, J.M.
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87 works just fine and is what is recommended. I've been using 93 for the past three months though and it has made enough of a diference that I'm going to stick with it. My fuel economy has gone up from a consistant 19.5 MPG to 21 MPG. The car also runs smoother above 4500. I used to get a little pinging past 5500 when the temperature was over 90F and the humidity was high. That went away when I switched to the
93.
 
CincyPSU said:
Hi folks,

I'm thinking of buying an '04 Sonata V-6, but would not care to have to put "hi-test" gas in the car. Can anyone tell me if this car uses "regular" grade gasoline?

Thanks, J.M.
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Been running 87 since I bought it in May, no problems.
 
Hyundai would prefer you run 87 only. They believe using higher octanes helps the buildup of carbon and causes more of a driveability issue after the carbon is present.
 
Jason said:
87 works just fine and is what is recommended. I've been using 93 for the past three months though and it has made enough of a diference that I'm going to stick with it. My fuel economy has gone up from a consistant 19.5 MPG to 21 MPG. The car also runs smoother above 4500. I used to get a little pinging past 5500 when the temperature was over 90F and the humidity was high. That went away when I switched to the
93.
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This is a frequent topic of debate on Elantra web sites. The engines are designed for 87 octane fuel and run best on them. Higher octane fuels burn more slowly and less completely, resulting in increased engine deposits and the resulting long term problems. On top of that, you're paying extra for fuel that will ultimately damage your engine.
 
This is a frequent topic of debate on Elantra web sites. The engines are designed for 87 octane fuel and run best on them. Higher octane fuels burn more slowly and less completely, resulting in increased engine deposits and the resulting long term problems. On top of that, you're paying extra for fuel that will ultimately damage your engine.
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Not only that, but there was a study done (sorry no link, it was in the newspaper several months ago and it would be too hard to find.) The study showed a high percentage of gas stations were selling 87 as a higher grade just to increase profits. Several in the Detroit area were caught and given SMALL fines. This is when I stopped using higher octane fuels, JMHO, with no available facts to support it. Maybe someone else remembers this situation?

J.W.
 

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