Hyundai Elantra Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Hyundai Elantra takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4-5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2023-2025 models take 4-5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 | 4-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2023-2025 | 0W-20 | 4-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 4-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 | 4-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2017-2020 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.2-4.8 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
| 2010-2016 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 5W-30 | 4.2-4.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Elantra year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Hyundai Elantra take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Hyundai Elantra takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4-5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2023-2025 models take 4-5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Hyundai Elantra take?
About 4-5.5 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 4-5.1 qt on 2023-2025 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Hyundai Elantra?
Yes. We record 8 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-20; 2023-2025: 0W-20; 2022: 0W-20/0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 20 of 20 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Hyundai Elantra, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.