Checked oil specs by engine

2011 Hyundai Elantra oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2011 Hyundai Elantra oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
1.8L 4-Cyl 4.2 qt 5W-20 Purolator L14459
2.0L 4-Cyl 4.2 qt Purolator L14459

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

1.8L 4-Cyl
Capacity 4.2 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 4.2 qt.
Oil type 5W-20 i Based on 2 checked sources: Pennzoil OATS and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L14459 Search L14459 PRO-TEC PXL51334 Search PXL51334 AMSOIL EA15K20 Search EA15K20 WIX 51334 Search 51334 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02

Purolator L14459 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.0L 4-Cyl
Capacity 4.2 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 4.2 qt.
Oil type Not confirmed Confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L14459 Search L14459 PRO-TEC PXL51334 Search PXL51334 AMSOIL EA15K20 Search EA15K20 WIX 51334 Search 51334 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02

Purolator L14459 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

Full synthetic options for 5W-20

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2011 Hyundai Elantra oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

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Filter part numbers

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Source coverage for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra.

Before ordering for this 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Checkout verification checklist
1.8L 4-Cyl Buy →
Capacity
4.2 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L14459
2.0L 4-Cyl Buy →
Capacity
4.2 qt
Oil type
Unverified
Filter
Purolator L14459

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Hyundai Elantra oil specs by year

This table includes checked Hyundai Elantra model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2024 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2023 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2022 4 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator L14459
2021 5.1 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2020 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51334
2019 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K20
2018 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 PRO-TEC PXL51334
2017 4.4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K20
2016 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K20
2015 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K20
2014 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K20
2013 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K20
2012 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K20
2011 Current page 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 Purolator L14459
2008 4.2 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K20
2005 4.2 qt 10W-30 AMSOIL EA15K20

How we verified 2011 Hyundai Elantra oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 1.8L 4-Cyl oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

2011 Hyundai Elantra maintenance checklist

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