2017 Hyundai Elantra Oil Type & Capacity

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.23 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-20 — 4.23 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
Eco	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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.
Limited	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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, Automatic Trans	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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, Standard Trans	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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, Automatic DCT Trans	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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, Standard Trans	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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.
Value Edition	API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, 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.

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More specs & repair guides for your Elantra

2017 Hyundai Elantra factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

6.45 quarts (6.1 L)

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2017 Hyundai Elantra take?

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SM, ILSAC GF-4 or Above, SAE 5W-20, 5W-30, SAE 10W-30 Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C)), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2017 Hyundai Elantra take?

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra holds 4.23 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Hyundai Elantra?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.