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2012 Hyundai Equus oil capacity, type & filter

The 2012 Hyundai Equus takes 7.2 qt of 5W-20 oil. Supported by 6 checked sources.

Applies to checked engine: 5.0L V8.

Capacity 7.2 qt i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
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 approval code is not listed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner’s manual before checkout. What does 5W-20 mean? →
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX First candidate 51032 Search 51032 WIX Additional candidate 51036 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51040 Confirm in selector WIX Additional candidate 51042 Confirm in selector Additional candidate R84250 Confirm in selector Purolator Additional candidate L25848 Confirm in selector K&N Additional candidate HP-7029 Confirm in selector

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 5.0L V8. 6 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.

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

Oil specs changed across adjacent model years (2011 and 2013) compared with this 2012 page — confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.

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Oil product search paths for 5W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-20 → Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-20 →

Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.

2012 Hyundai Equus oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.

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Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Quick reference for this 2012 Hyundai Equus

Service specs at a glance
5.0L V8 Search this engine row →
Capacity
7.2 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
WIX 51032

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.

Hyundai Equus oil specs by year

The 2012 page is the fifth-newest Equus oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2013 and 2011 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2016 7.6 qt 5W-20 R84250
2015 7.6 qt 5W-20 R84250
2014 7.6 qt 5W-20 WIX 51041
2013 7.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 ECOGARD S5848
2012 Current page 7.2 qt 5W-20 WIX 51032
2011 6.9 qt 5W-20 Purolator L25848

How we verified 2012 Hyundai Equus oil data

How we verify fitment

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

This page checked 6 sources for the 2012 Hyundai Equus. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 5.0L V8 capacity and 5.0L V8 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
6
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database and Castrol fitment database
  • OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
  • Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters
  • Change interval: Castrol fitment database
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL fitment lookup Capacity, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
K&N Filters Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Pennzoil oil application database Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto parts catalog Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
Purolator fitment catalog Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol fitment database Oil type, Change interval 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

2012 Hyundai Equus oil questions that affect checkout

How often should I change the oil on a 2012 Hyundai Equus?

Castrol's service data indicates a 7,500 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2012 Hyundai Equus. Your actual service need depends on driving conditions and the oil-life monitor reading. Always confirm against your owner's manual; severe-duty cycles may shorten the interval.

2012 Hyundai Equus oil — questions before buying

Can I use 5W-30 instead of 5W-20 in my 2012 Hyundai Equus?
The checked source rows on this page list 5W-20 for the 2012 Hyundai Equus. Use 5W-20 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 5W-30, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.

2012 Hyundai Equus maintenance checklist

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