1988 Hyundai Sonata Second generation Maintenance Items
For 1988 Sonata Second generation Hyundai recommends to use: P21W-12V 21W BA15s, H4 12V 60/55W P43t, T4W-12V 4W BA9s, C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, Festoon 12V 8W SV8.5 (11x41), R5W-12V 5W BA15s, and P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition | Value |
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Front direction indicator | P21W-12V 21W BA15s |
High beam | H4 12V 60/55W P43t |
Low beam | H4 12V 60/55W P43t |
Parking light | T4W-12V 4W BA9s |
Side direction indicator | T4W-12V 4W BA9s |
Boot light | C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35) |
Interior light | C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8 |
Reading light | Festoon 12V 8W SV8.5 (11x41) |
Back-up lamp | P21W-12V 21W BA15s |
License plate light | R5W-12V 5W BA15s |
Rear direction indicator | P21W-12V 21W BA15s |
Rear fog lamp | P21W-12V 21W BA15s |
Stop lamp | P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d |
Tail light | P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d |
Servicing your Hyundai use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1988 Hyundai Sonata user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Hyundai warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Hyundai Sonata service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1988 Hyundai Sonata you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.