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2020 Hyundai Elantra Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020 (2020).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG (FD46XG) Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.4L Eng)
1.95 QTS. (1.84 L) — SAE 70W, API - GL-4, HK SYN DCTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K.SHELL) GS DCTF 70W (GS CALTEX)
Brake Fluid
0.70 QTS. (0.66 L) — FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Note: As required.
Engine Coolant (1.4L Eng)
6.44 QTS. (6.09 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
Engine Oil (1.4L Eng)
4.44 QTS. (4.2 L) — ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). 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-
Manual Transmission Fluid
1.65 QTS. (1.56 L) — HK SYN MTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL) GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX) (API - GL-4, SAE 70W, TGO-9)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans)
2.08 QTS. (1.96 L) — HL SYN DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K. SHELL) GS SCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX (API - GL-4, SAE 70W)
Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng)
6.45 QTS. (6.1 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) — ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). 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-
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
6.86 QTS. (6.49 L) — IVTF SP-CVT1 or other brands meeting specifications approved by HYUNDAI Motor Co.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
6.97 QTS. (6.59 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, 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.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.6L Eng)
2.05 QTS. (1.94 L) — HK DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K. SHELL), GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX) (API GL-4, SAE 70W)
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →For further details see "Air conditioner specification label".
- →As required.
- →The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts.
- →For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). 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-
- →Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
- →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 2020 Hyundai Elantra?
- The 2020 Hyundai Elantra fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG (FD46XG) Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.4L Eng): 1.95 QTS. (1.84 L) — SAE 70W, API - GL-4, HK SYN DCTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K.SHELL) GS DCTF 70W (GS CALTEX), Brake Fluid: 0.70 QTS. (0.66 L) — FMVSS116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Note: As required., Engine Coolant (1.4L Eng): 6.44 QTS. (6.09 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Note: The engine coolant should be compatible with aluminum engine parts., Engine Oil (1.4L Eng): 4.44 QTS. (4.2 L) — ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). 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-, Manual Transmission Fluid: 1.65 QTS. (1.56 L) — HK SYN MTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL) GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX) (API - GL-4, SAE 70W, TGO-9), Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans): 2.08 QTS. (1.96 L) — HL SYN DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K. SHELL) GS SCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX (API - GL-4, SAE 70W), Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng): 6.45 QTS. (6.1 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) — ACEA A5 or above. SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 Note: For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5). 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-, Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 6.86 QTS. (6.49 L) — IVTF SP-CVT1 or other brands meeting specifications approved by HYUNDAI Motor Co., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 6.97 QTS. (6.59 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, 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., Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.6L Eng): 2.05 QTS. (1.94 L) — HK DCTF 70W (SK) SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K. SHELL), GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX) (API GL-4, SAE 70W).
- How much engine oil does a 2020 Hyundai Elantra take?
- Engine oil capacity depends on the engine and whether the filter is changed. Check the applicable manual for your exact vehicle and service procedure before filling.