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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.5L Eng)
3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Automatic DCT Trans)
3.55 QTS. (3.35 L) — SAE 70W, API GL-4, WDGO-1 GS WDCTF HD G 70W (GS CALTEX) Note: Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO4925 CLASS-6 Note: As required.
Differential Gear Oil
0.61 QTS. (0.57 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Turbocharger)
8.17 QTS. (7.73 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator) Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng,Turbocharger)
6.13 QTS. (5.8 L) — API - SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, SAE 0W-30 Note: Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced.
Transfer Case Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans)
0.55 QTS. (0.52 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (1.6L Eng)
5.29 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.6L Eng)
6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — SK ATF SP4M-1-Oil ATF SP4M-1 Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng)
5.23 QTS. (4.94 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator) Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (1.6L Eng)
5.10 QTS. (4.82 L) — API - SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, SAE 0W-20 Note: Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced.
Transfer Case Fluid (Automatic Trans)
0.68 QTS. (0.64 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Automatic Trans)
6.86 QTS. (6.49 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., Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator) Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated)
6.13 QTS. (5.8 L) — API - SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, SAE 0W-20 Note: Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced.
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →As required.
- →Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced.
- →Use a good quality windshield washer fluid, diluted with water as necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.5L Eng): 3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Automatic DCT Trans): 3.55 QTS. (3.35 L) — SAE 70W, API GL-4, WDGO-1 GS WDCTF HD G 70W (GS CALTEX) Note: Approximate capacity., Brake Fluid: — SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, FMVSS 116 DOT-4, ISO4925 CLASS-6 Note: As required., Differential Gear Oil: 0.61 QTS. (0.57 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Turbocharger): 8.17 QTS. (7.73 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator) Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (2.5L Eng,Turbocharger): 6.13 QTS. (5.8 L) — API - SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, SAE 0W-30 Note: Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced., Transfer Case Fluid (Automatic DCT Trans): 0.55 QTS. (0.52 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity., Air Cond Compressor Oil (1.6L Eng): 5.29 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.6L Eng): 6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — SK ATF SP4M-1-Oil ATF SP4M-1 Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng): 5.23 QTS. (4.94 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator) Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (1.6L Eng): 5.10 QTS. (4.82 L) — API - SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, SAE 0W-20 Note: Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced., Transfer Case Fluid (Automatic Trans): 0.68 QTS. (0.64 L) — Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-5, SAE 75W-85 SK HCT-5 Gear Oil SAE 75W-85 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Automatic Trans): 6.86 QTS. (6.49 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., Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — Mixture of antifreeze and water (Phosphate-based Ethylene glycol coolant for aluminum radiator) Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated): 6.13 QTS. (5.8 L) — API - SN PLUS/SP or ILSAC GF-6, SAE 0W-20 Note: Requires: API SN PLUS (or above) or ACEA A5/B5 Full synthetic grade engine oil. If lower grade engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and oil filter must be replaced..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe take?
- The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe takes 3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG Note: Approximate capacity..