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2016 Hyundai Tucson Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016-2017 (2016-2017).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
4.50 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46
Brake Fluid
0.70 QTS. (0.66 L) — FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Note: As required.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans)
2.01 QTS. (1.9 L) — HK MTF 70W (SK). SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W (H.K. SHELL). GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX (API GL-4, SAE 70W)
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)
0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent)
Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng)
7.93 QTS. (7.5 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (1.6L Eng)
4.76 QTS. (4.5 L) — 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) Note: If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above).
Transfer Case Fluid (1.6L Eng)
0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans)
7.10 QTS. (6.71 L) — MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
8.35 QTS. (7.9 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
4.23 QTS. (4 L) — 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) Note: 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.
Transfer Case Fluid (2.0L Eng)
0.37 QTS. (0.35 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent)
Notes
- →As required.
- →Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
- →The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
- →If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above).
- →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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
- The 2016 Hyundai Tucson fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 4.50 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46, Brake Fluid: 0.70 QTS. (0.66 L) — FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Note: As required., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans): 2.01 QTS. (1.9 L) — HK MTF 70W (SK). SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W (H.K. SHELL). GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX (API GL-4, SAE 70W), Differential Gear Oil (4WD): 0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent), Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng): 7.93 QTS. (7.5 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (1.6L Eng): 4.76 QTS. (4.5 L) — 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) Note: If the ACEA A5 engine oil is not available, you may use ILSAC GF-3 (or above) or ACEA A3 (or above)., Transfer Case Fluid (1.6L Eng): 0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent), Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans): 7.10 QTS. (6.71 L) — MICHANG ATF SP-IV SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA AFT SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the specifications approved by Hyundai Motor Co.,, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 8.35 QTS. (7.9 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 4.23 QTS. (4 L) — 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) Note: 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., Transfer Case Fluid (2.0L Eng): 0.37 QTS. (0.35 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 (SHELL SPIRAX AX or equivalent).
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Hyundai Tucson take?
- The 2016 Hyundai Tucson takes 4.50 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46.