2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Oil Type & Capacity
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0T Premium takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0T R-Spec takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0T, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0T, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 3.8 Grand Touring takes 5W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 3.8 R-Spec takes 5W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 3.8 Track, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 3.8 Track, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0T Premium: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0T R-Spec: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0T, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0T, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 3.8 Grand Touring: 5W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 3.8 R-Spec: 5W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 3.8 Track, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 3.8 Track, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T Premium — 2.0L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 5.70 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 2.0T R-Spec — 2.0L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 5.70 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 2.0T, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 5.70 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 2.0T, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 | 5.70 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 3.8 Grand Touring — 3.8L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 (Better Fuel Economy) or SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F and Above) | 6.02 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 3.8 R-Spec — 3.8L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 (Better Fuel Economy) or SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F and Above) | 6.02 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 3.8 Track, Automatic Trans — 3.8L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 (Better Fuel Economy) or SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F and Above) | 6.02 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
| 3.8 Track, Standard Trans — 3.8L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA A5 or Above. SAE 5W-30 (Better Fuel Economy) or SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F and Above) | 6.02 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL, ILSAC GF-4, ACEA 3. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Genesis Coupe
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.06 quarts (5.73 L) — 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0T Premium uses 5W-30; 2.0T R-Spec uses 5W-30; 2.0T, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; 2.0T, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; 3.8 Grand Touring uses 5W-30; 3.8 R-Spec uses 5W-30; 3.8 Track, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; 3.8 Track, Standard Trans uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0T Premium holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0T R-Spec holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0T, Automatic Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0T, Standard Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 3.8 Grand Touring holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 3.8 R-Spec holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 3.8 Track, Automatic Trans holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 3.8 Track, Standard Trans holds 6.02 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.