Complete Oil Specifications
Hyundai’s owner’s manual for the 2023 Santa Cruz with the Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI engine calls for full synthetic SAE 0W-30 rated API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6. Engine oil drain-and-refill volume is 6.13 US qt (5.8 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.
Oil Life Management System
The Santa Cruz may be equipped with an Oil Life Management System that estimates remaining oil life from driving history. Hyundai says the alert may appear before the normal interval, that the system works only when the recommended oil is used, and that the remaining oil life must be reset after every oil change.
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Whether 6.13 US qt (5.8 L) includes the filter. Hyundai labels it “drain and refill”.
- OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual pages used here.
FAQs
What oil does a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2.5L Turbo take? Full synthetic SAE 0W-30 rated API SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6.
How much oil does it take? 6.13 US qt (5.8 L) drain and refill.
How often should I change the oil? Every 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 12 months normally, or every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months under severe usage.