Hyundai Elantra Oil Type and Capacity by Year

We've checked 2 Elantra model-year and engine combinations from 2022 to 2023 against Hyundai's own documents. All of them call for SAE 0W-20 oil. Oil capacity also varies by engine, so find your year and engine in the table below.

Elantra oil by year and engine

Year Engine Viscosity Oil specification Capacity with filter Details
2023 2.0L
Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson
0W-20 Full synthetic, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 4.54 US qt (4.3 L) drain and refill 2023 2.0L specs
Owner's manual
2022 2.0L
Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson
0W-20 API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6 4.54 US qt (4.3 L) drain and refill 2022 2.0L specs
Owner's manual

Every row links to a page that cites the manufacturer document and page numbers it comes from. Values are shown as the manufacturer prints them.

Hyundai Elantra oil FAQs

What oil does a Hyundai Elantra take?

All 2 combinations above call for SAE 0W-20. The 2023 2.0L calls for SAE 0W-20 (Full synthetic, API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6).

How much oil does a Hyundai Elantra hold?

The 2023 2.0L holds 4.54 US qt (4.3 L) drain and refill with the filter. Other years and engines differ; see the capacity column above.

How do I know which engine my Elantra has?

Check the engine listed in your owner's manual or on the under-hood emissions label, or decode your VIN. See how to find your engine code.

Other Elantra entries not yet checked

These entries haven't been checked against a manufacturer source yet, so they aren't included above.