The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is a sporty, two-door car with stellar fuel efficiency. To keep your 2013 Hyundai Veloster operating at peak condition, you need to stay on top of your oil changes, which includes knowing your engine’s engine oil capacity.

Oil changes are a regular aspect of every car owner’s life. If you want to save money and take this basic maintenance into your own hands, read on:

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2013 Hyundai Veloster engine oil capacity

First, you need to know how much engine oil your engine can hold. For the Hyundai Veloster, the engine oil capacity is 4.8 quarts or 4.54 liters.

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine with 138 horsepower. Note that the 1.6L of the engine name is not the engine oil capacity but the engine displacement. Engine displacement is the volume its four cylinders take up. This number is not interchangeable with oil capacity and should be kept separate in your mind.

What kind of oil does a 2013 Hyundai Veloster need?

Knowing what engine oil to pour into your engine is essential. For the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, the owners manual recommends Hyundai Premium Gasoline Engine Oil SAE 5W-30 engine oils. These are fully synthetic oils, which means they are entirely man-made from chemicals. Synthetic oil lasts longer and provides better care for your engine.

What do the numbers mean, however? They refer to the viscosity (thickness) of the engine oil at different temperatures. The first number is the viscosity at cold temperatures (the W stands for winter) and the second number is the viscosity at normal engine operating temperatures (212 degrees Fahrenheit).

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How often to change oil on a 2013 Hyundai Veloster

You now know how much oil and what type of oil your engine needs. How often do you need to change it, however?

Synthetic oil is designed to last longer than conventional oil, leading to potentially longer intervals between oil changes. In fact, some synthetic oils boast only needing a change every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.

However, for the 2013 Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai recommends an oil change every 5,000 miles. This interval will keep your oil clean and your engine running at peak condition.

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However, watch out for the following signs that indicate it’s time to change your engine oil, even if it hasn’t been 5,000 miles yet:

Motor oil that needs changing is dark brown or black (Clean oil is light brown or amber, like a cup of tea. Dirty oil is like a cup of soda.)

Motor oil feels coarse or gritty

Unfamiliar noises coming from the engine

New smells, especially anything that

smells like oil

, smoke, or burning

Changes in your vehicle’s performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

If it's time to

change your oil

, we’ve got you covered—you can change your oil at home as long as you’ve got the right supplies and can follow a few simple steps. We’ll also have you change your oil filter, which helps keep your oil clean as it circulates through the engine.

To change your oil, you’ll need:

Socket wrench

Drain pan

Filter wrench

Replacement filter

Engine oil

Once your supplies are collected, let your car run for a few minutes. Changing your oil will be easier if the Veloster is at normal operating temperature. Then turn your car off and pop the hood after making sure the engine isn’t too hot.

Here’s how to change your oil:

Remove the oil fill cap. If you can’t remove it after emptying your oil your car won’t be usable.

Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from under the car.

Let the old oil drain into the drain pan.

Remove the old oil filter and install the new filter.

Once all the oil is drained, replace the oil drain bolt using a new washer.

Refill the engine with your new oil and replace the fill cap.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary. The last step is to dispose of the old engine oil—put the old oil in a resealable container and take it to your local recycling center.

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