2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Oil Type & Capacity
The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.54 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.54 quarts with filter); the GLS, 2.7 D, AWD takes 10W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the GLS, 2.7 D, FWD takes 10W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the GLS, 3.5 E, AWD takes 10W-30 (4.54 quarts with filter); the GLS, 3.5 E, FWD takes 10W-30 (4.54 quarts with filter); the LX, AWD takes 10W-30 (4.54 quarts with filter); the LX, FWD takes 10W-30 (4.54 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.54 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 10W-30, 4.54 quarts with filter
- GLS, 2.7 D, AWD: 10W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- GLS, 2.7 D, FWD: 10W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- GLS, 3.5 E, AWD: 10W-30, 4.54 quarts with filter
- GLS, 3.5 E, FWD: 10W-30, 4.54 quarts with filter
- LX, AWD: 10W-30, 4.54 quarts with filter
- LX, FWD: 10W-30, 4.54 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.54 QTS. | 4.23 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.54 QTS. | 4.23 QTS. | — |
| GLS, 2.7 D, AWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.76 QTS. | 4.44 QTS. | — |
| GLS, 2.7 D, FWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.76 QTS. | 4.44 QTS. | — |
| GLS, 3.5 E, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.54 QTS. | 4.23 QTS. | — |
| GLS, 3.5 E, FWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.54 QTS. | 4.23 QTS. | — |
| LX, AWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.54 QTS. | 4.23 QTS. | — |
| LX, FWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SH, SG or SG/CD Normal Climate: SAE 10W-30 10W-40, 10W-50 (Above -10Deg.F or -23oC) Hot Climate: SAE 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 32Deg.F or 0oC) Cold Climate: SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 (Below 100Deg.F or 38oC) | 4.54 QTS. | 4.23 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Santa Fe
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 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 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, Standard uses 10W-30; GLS, 2.7 D, AWD uses 10W-30; GLS, 2.7 D, FWD uses 10W-30; GLS, 3.5 E, AWD uses 10W-30; GLS, 3.5 E, FWD uses 10W-30; LX, AWD uses 10W-30; LX, FWD uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; GLS, 2.7 D, AWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; GLS, 2.7 D, FWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; GLS, 3.5 E, AWD holds 4.54 quarts with filter; GLS, 3.5 E, FWD holds 4.54 quarts with filter; LX, AWD holds 4.54 quarts with filter; LX, FWD holds 4.54 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.