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Motor oil lubricates and cools the internal parts of your engine. It also helps to remove contaminants, and in some cases may condition seals to extend the life of the engine. Regular oil changes are necessary to remove oil that has collected contaminants and replace it with fresh oil. Your manufacturer will specify the oil change interval and oil type and weight for your specific vehicle.
If you have an oil leak or your engine burns oil, it may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. A low oil level will trigger your oil pressure warning light and can cause damage to your engine. When you’re ready for your next oil change, pick up oil and an oil filter from O’Reilly Auto Parts. We carry the types and weights of oil recommended for your vehicle.
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe oil capacity and oil change interval
| Engine | Oil type | Capacity / Filter | Oil Change Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 4×2 (2010 – 2012) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 4×4 (2010 – 2012) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 months |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×2 (2006 – 2006) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: 0.3 l 0.32 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×4 (2006 – 2006) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: 0.3 l 0.32 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×2 (2007 – 2007) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×4 (2007 – 2007) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×2 (2008 – 2008) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×4 (2008 – 2008) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×2 (2009 – 2010) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| G6BA Santa Fe 2.7 4×4 (2009 – 2010) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.5 l 4.76 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 9,000 (15,000 km) or 12 month |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.3 4×2 (2007 – 2008) | 5W-30 – MPI engines; 5W-20 – GDI and T-GDI engines. |
5.2 l 5.49 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 6 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.3 4×4 (2007 – 2008) | 5W-30 – MPI engines; 5W-20 – GDI and T-GDI engines. |
5.2 l 5.49 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 6 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.3 4×2 (2009 – 2010) | 5W-30 – MPI engines; 5W-20 – GDI and T-GDI engines. |
5.2 l 5.49 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 6 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.3 4×4 (2009 – 2010) | 5W-30 – MPI engines; 5W-20 – GDI and T-GDI engines. |
5.2 l 5.49 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 6 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.5 4×2 (2006 – 2006) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: 0.3 l 0.32 US Quarts | 7 500 miles / 6 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.5 4×4 (2006 – 2006) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.3 l 4.54 US Quarts / Filter: 0.3 l 0.32 US Quarts | 7 500 miles / 6 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.5 4×2 (2010 – 2012) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 5.2 l 5.49 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 12 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.5 4×4 (2010 – 2012) | SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 | 5.2 l 5.49 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 12 months |
How to change the engine oil in Hyundai Santa Fe 2002-2009
Tools needed
- Fast Lift Service Jack
- Jack Stands
- Gloves
- Oil Drain Pan
- Wheel Ramps
- Oil Filter Wrench
- Oil Funnel
- 17 mm Socket
- 27 mm Socket
- Torquewrench
- Socket Set and Ratchet
- Oil Drain Plug Gasket
- Oil Filter
- Motor Oil
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe oil capacity
| Engine | Oil type | Capacity/Filter | Oil Change Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theta-II Turbo Santa Fe 2.0 T-GDI 2WD (2013 – 2013) | 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts / Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Theta-II Turbo Santa Fe 2.0 T-GDI 2WD (2014 – 2014) | 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Theta-II Turbo Santa Fe 2.0 T-GDI 2WD (2015 – ) | 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Theta-II Turbo Santa Fe 2.0 T-GDI 4WD (2013 – 2013) | 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts / Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Theta-II Turbo Santa Fe 2.0 T-GDI 4WD (2014 – 2014) | 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Theta-II Turbo Santa Fe 2.0 T-GDI 4WD (2015 – ) | 5W-20, 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 5 000 miles/ 6 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (2013 – 2013) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts / Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km)/12 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (2014 – 2014) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) / 12 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (2015 – ) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) / 12 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 4WD (2013 – 2013) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts / Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) / 12 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 4WD (2014 – 2014) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) / 12 months |
| Theta-II Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 4WD (2015 – ) | 5W-30 | 4.6 l 4.86 US Quarts with yellow dipstick, 5.0 l 5.3 US Quarts with red dipstick/ Filter: 0.4 l 0.42 US Quarts | 9,000 (15,000 km) / 12 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.3 GDI 2WD (2013 – ) | 5W-20 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 12 months |
| Lambda II Santa Fe 3.3 GDI 4WD (2013 – ) | 5W-20 | 5.7 l 6.02 US Quarts / Filter: n/a | 7 500 miles / 12 months |
How to replace the motor oil in Hyundai Santa Fe 2013-2020
Tools needed
- Fast Lift Service Jack
- Jack Stands
- Gloves
- Oil Drain Pan
- Wheel Ramps
- Oil Filter Wrench
- Oil Funnel
- 17 mm Socket
- 10 mm Socket
- Flat Screwdriver
- Socket Set and Ratchet
- Oil Drain Plug
- Oil Filter
- Motor Oil
How to check the oil in your 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2019 Santa Fe comes outfitted with an oil gauge that can clue you in to its oil life, but if you’re looking to check it out for yourself, here’s how! (Keep in mind that you’ll need a microfiber cloth or paper towel to help out.)
- Open your hood and locate the oil dipstick; it should be denoted by either a red or yellow handle. Then pull it out.
- Taking your rag, wipe away the excess oil from your dipstick. Then stick it back into its holster.
- Wait about five minutes for oil to collect on your dipstick then pull it back out.
- See those lifted grooves on your dipstick? They act as a gauge so that you can see how much oil is left in your engine. If it’s getting low, you should aim to get your oil swapped out as soon as you can.
Last update on 2020-09-18 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
