2016 Hyundai Tucson Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson oil type depends on the engine: the Eco, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Eco, FWD takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Limited, FWD takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD takes 5W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the SE, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.23 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the Sport, FWD takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Eco, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Eco, FWD: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Limited, FWD: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD: 5W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- SE, FWD: 5W-20, 4.23 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
- Sport, FWD: 5W-30, 4.76 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco, 4WD — 1.6L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| Eco, FWD — 1.6L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| Limited, 4WD — 1.6L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| Limited, FWD — 1.6L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| SE, 4WD — 2.0L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.23 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4). Hyundai recommends Quaker State. |
| SE, FWD — 2.0L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.23 QTS. | — | If API service SM engine oil is not available you may use API service SL. For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-20 (API SM/ILSAC GF-4). Hyundai recommends Quaker State. |
| Sport, 4WD — 1.6L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| Sport, FWD — 1.6L Eng | API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, ILSAC GF-3 or Above, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | 4.76 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tucson
2016 Hyundai Tucson factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.93 quarts (7.5 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 2016 Hyundai Tucson take?
It depends on the engine: Eco, 4WD uses 5W-30; Eco, FWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, FWD uses 5W-30; SE, 4WD uses 5W-20; SE, FWD uses 5W-20; Sport, 4WD uses 5W-30; Sport, FWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2016 Hyundai Tucson take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Eco, 4WD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Eco, FWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Limited, FWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD holds 4.23 quarts with filter; SE, FWD holds 4.23 quarts with filter; Sport, 4WD holds 4.76 quarts with filter; Sport, FWD holds 4.76 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.