For 1996 Sonata Third generation Hyundai recommends to use: H7 12V 55W PX26d, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, Festoon 12V 8W SV8.5 (11x41), P21W-12V 21W BA15s, P21/5W-12V 21/5W BAY15d, PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H3 12V 55W PK22s, and R5W-12V 5W BA15s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreFront direction indicator
Vehicles manufactured in and before 04.1996
P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Vehicles manufactured in and after 05.1996
PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow
High beam
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
Vehicles manufactured in and before 04.1996
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Vehicles manufactured in and after 05.1996
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Parking light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Side direction indicator
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Door light
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Interior light
C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Reading light
Festoon 12V 8W SV8.5 (11x41)
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light
P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Back-up lamp
P21W-12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreLicense plate light
Vehicles manufactured in and before 04.1996
R5W-12V 5W BA15s
Vehicles manufactured in and after 05.1996
W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
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 1996 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.
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 1996 Hyundai Sonata you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1996 Hyundai Sonata generations
In 1996 Hyundai offered 2 generations of the Sonata. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.