1991 Hyundai Excel Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 Hyundai Excel takes 5W-20 motor oil — 3.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 3.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, Standard | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Standard | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| GL, Automatic | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| GL, Standard | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| GLS, Automatic | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| GLS, Standard | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| GS, Automatic | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
| GS, Standard | API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F) | 3.30 QTS. | 2.90 QTS. | — |
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1991 Hyundai Excel factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.6 quarts (5.29 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1991 Hyundai Excel take?
The 1991 Hyundai Excel takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SF, SF/CC or SG Multigrade and Fuel Efficient Oil, SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -9Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32 Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1991 Hyundai Excel take?
The 1991 Hyundai Excel holds 3.3 quarts with a filter change, or 2.9 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 Hyundai Excel?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 Hyundai Excel. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.