Hyundai Accent Oil Type & Capacity
The Hyundai Accent takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2022 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2018-2019 models use 5W-20 (3.8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2022 | 0W-20 | 4 qt |
| 2018-2019 | 5W-20 | 3.8 qt |
| 2012-2017 | 5W-20 | 3.5 qt |
| 2006-2011 | 5W-30 | 3.5 qt |
| 1999-2005 | 10W-40 | 3.5 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Accent year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Hyundai Accent take?
The Hyundai Accent takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4 qt with a filter change, on 2020-2022 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2018-2019 models use 5W-20 (3.8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Hyundai Accent take?
About 4 qt with a filter change on 2020-2022 models, and 3.8 qt on 2018-2019 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Hyundai Accent?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2020-2022: 0W-20; 2018-2019: 5W-20; 2012-2017: 5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.