2020 Genesis G70 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Genesis G70 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0T Elite, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T Elite, RWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T Prestige, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T Prestige, RWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T Sport, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T Sport, RWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T, AWD takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T, RWD, Automatic Trans takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 2.0T, RWD, Standard Trans takes 0W-30 (6.02 quarts with filter); the 3.3T Elite, AWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T Elite, RWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T Prestige, AWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T Prestige, RWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T Sport, AWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T Sport, RWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T, AWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter); the 3.3T, RWD takes 5W-30 (7.29 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0T Elite, AWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T Elite, RWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T Prestige, AWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T Prestige, RWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T Sport, AWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T Sport, RWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T, AWD: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T, RWD, Automatic Trans: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 2.0T, RWD, Standard Trans: 0W-30, 6.02 quarts with filter
- 3.3T Elite, AWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T Elite, RWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T Prestige, AWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T Prestige, RWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T Sport, AWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T Sport, RWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T, AWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
- 3.3T, RWD: 5W-30, 7.29 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T Elite, AWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T Elite, RWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T Prestige, AWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T Prestige, RWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T Sport, AWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T Sport, RWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T, AWD — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T, RWD, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 2.0T, RWD, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | ACEA C2 or above. SAE 0W-30 | 6.02 QTS. | — | If the ACEA C2 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above). |
| 3.3T Elite, AWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T Elite, RWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T Prestige, AWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T Prestige, RWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T Sport, AWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T Sport, RWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T, AWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
| 3.3T, RWD — 3.3L Eng | ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 | 7.29 QTS. | — | If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above) or API SL & ILSAC GF- For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). |
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Coolant capacity
7.8 quarts (7.38 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water Phosphate-based Ethylene Glycol Coolant for aluminum radiator. Approximate capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2020 Genesis G70 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0T Elite, AWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T Elite, RWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T Prestige, AWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T Prestige, RWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T Sport, AWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T Sport, RWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T, AWD uses 0W-30; 2.0T, RWD, Automatic Trans uses 0W-30; 2.0T, RWD, Standard Trans uses 0W-30; 3.3T Elite, AWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T Elite, RWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T Prestige, AWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T Prestige, RWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T Sport, AWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T Sport, RWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T, AWD uses 5W-30; 3.3T, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2020 Genesis G70 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0T Elite, AWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T Elite, RWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T Prestige, AWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T Prestige, RWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T Sport, AWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T Sport, RWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T, AWD holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T, RWD, Automatic Trans holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 2.0T, RWD, Standard Trans holds 6.02 quarts with filter; 3.3T Elite, AWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T Elite, RWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T Prestige, AWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T Prestige, RWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T Sport, AWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T Sport, RWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T, AWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter; 3.3T, RWD holds 7.29 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Genesis G70?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Genesis G70. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.