To keep your 2017 Hyundai Elantra performing at its best, you’ll need to stay updated with its oil changes. If you’re taking care of them yourself, you’ll want to know your 2017 Hyundai Elantra engine oil capacity.

One of the easiest ways to extend the life of your Elantra is to stay on top of routine maintenance items like oil changes. And if you plan to save some cash by changing your engine oil yourself, you’ll need to know what kind to look for—and how much.

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2017 Hyundai Elantra engine oil capacity

First things first: just how much engine oil does a 2017 Hyundai Elantra need?

It depends on its engine type. For example, the standard option for a 2017 Hyundai Elantra is the 2.0L Hyundai Nu engine, which has an oil capacity of 4.2 quarts, or about 4 liters.

It might be easy to mistake the “2.0L” for your engine oil capacity, but don’t be fooled! That actually refers to its

engine displacement

, which is the collective volume of the engine cylinders.

What kind of oil does a 2017 Hyundai Elantra need?

Knowing how much engine oil your 2017 Hyundai Elantra needs is one thing, but what kind should it use?

For the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, it’s recommended that you use 5W-20 engine oil for the 2.0L Hyundai Nu engine. The “5” here refers to the oil’s viscosity or thickness at colder temperatures before engine startup, while the “20” refers to its viscosity at normal engine operating temperatures of 212°F.

What about brands? Hyundai recommends using Quaker State motor oil as a first choice, but what’s most important when you’re picking out an engine oil is making sure that it’s the correct viscosity grade and that it has an API certification seal to ensure quality standards have been met. Feel free to use synthetic or conventional oil depending on your preferences.

You can refer to your owner’s manual for additional engine oil recommendations.

Hyundai’s first choice: To follow Hyundai’s recommendation, look for

Quaker State motor oil

with the correct viscosity grade.

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How often to change oil on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra

Now that you know what kind of engine oil to look for and how much you’ll need, when do you actually need an oil change?

It depends. When you’re using conventional oil, the general recommendation for a

basic car maintenance schedule

is to change your vehicle’s oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or at least every six months if you’re an infrequent driver.

But you can go even longer between oil changes when using synthetic oil—often somewhere between 7,500 and 10,000 miles.

When you actually need to change your vehicle’s oil will also depend on what kinds of driving conditions your Elantra has been exposed to— frequent driving up steep inclines, on dusty gravel roads, and in stop-and-go traffic are all factors that might mean you need to change your oil sooner than you’d need to otherwise.

Because there can be so much room for variation, it’s a good idea to check your engine oil regularly—you could do so once a month or when you’re refueling your Elantra.

If your 2017 Hyundai Elantra is due for an oil change, here are some signs you might notice:

Your engine oil is dark brown or black (fresh engine oil is lighter in color)

The engine oil has a grainy or gritty texture

You hear strange noises coming from your Elantra’s engine

You smell oil, smoke, or burning from the engine

You notice worsened engine performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Once it’s time to

change the oil and filter

in your 2017 Hyundai Elantra, you’ll need to gather some materials. Those will include:

A socket wrench

An oil filter wrench

A drain pan

New engine oil

New oil filter

New washer for your drain bolt

Towel(s) for cleanup

Once you have everything you need, here are the general steps involved with an oil change:

Let your engine run a few minutes—this helps heat up the engine oil, which makes it easier to drain. Then, shut off your engine.

Remove the oil fill cap under your hood.

Underneath the vehicle, remove the engine oil drain bolt and washer, allowing the oil to empty into the drain pan.

Remove the old oil filter and install the new one.

Replace the oil drain bolt with a new washer.

Refill your engine oil to the proper fill level, then replace the oil 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.

Once you’ve made it this far, you can turn your engine on again for a few minutes and check around for leaks. Then, after you’ve shut your engine off and let it cool again, you can check your oil level one last time to ensure it’s still where it should be, topping it off if you need to. The

oil pressure light

on your dashboard should go off if you've done everything correctly.

Finally, make sure to dispose of your used engine oil properly! It’s a hazardous material, so you shouldn’t just dump it down your drain or throw it out with the rest of your trash. Instead, you’ll want to drop it off in an appropriate container at a local recycling center that accepts it.

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Don’t forget regular insurance policy maintenance

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