Hyundai Veloster Oil Type & Capacity

The Hyundai Veloster takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.8-5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2017 models use 5W-30 (3.8-4.8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2018-20260W-30 / 5W-304.8-5.1 qt
2011-20175W-303.8-4.8 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 Veloster year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Hyundai Veloster take?

The Hyundai Veloster takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.8-5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2017 models use 5W-30 (3.8-4.8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Hyundai Veloster take?

About 4.8-5.1 qt with a filter change on 2018-2026 models, and 3.8-4.8 qt on 2011-2017 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 Veloster?

Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2018-2026: 0W-30/5W-30; 2011-2017: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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