2006 Hyundai Tucson Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Hyundai Tucson oil type depends on the engine: the GL, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the GL, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the GL, FWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the GL, FWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the GLS, 4WD takes 5W-20 (4.76 quarts with filter); the GLS, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD takes 5W-20 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Limited, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.76 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GL, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- GL, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- GL, FWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- GL, FWD, Standard: 5W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4WD: 5W-20, 4.76 quarts with filter
- GLS, FWD: 5W-20, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD: 5W-20, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Limited, FWD: 5W-20, 4.76 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL, 4WD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4WD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, FWD, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, FWD, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.23 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 4WD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, FWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4WD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, FWD — 2.7L Eng | API - SJ, SL or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tucson
2006 Hyundai Tucson 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 2006 Hyundai Tucson take?
It depends on the engine: GL, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; GL, FWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; GL, FWD, Standard uses 5W-20; GLS, 4WD uses 5W-20; GLS, FWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4WD uses 5W-20; Limited, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2006 Hyundai Tucson take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GL, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.23 quarts with filter; GL, 4WD, Standard holds 4.23 quarts with filter; GL, FWD, Automatic holds 4.23 quarts with filter; GL, FWD, Standard holds 4.23 quarts with filter; GLS, 4WD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; GLS, FWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Limited, FWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Hyundai Tucson. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.