2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade Oil Type and Capacity (3.8L V6)

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Quick answer: the 2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade 3.8L V6 takes 6.87 US qt (6.5 L) of SAE 5W-30 (ACEA A5 or above) at an oil change.

EngineOil capacity (drain and refill)Oil type
3.8L Lambda II GDI V66.87 US qt (6.5 L)5W-30 (ACEA A5 or above)
Source: Hyundai owner’s manuals (links below).

A 5-quart jug is not enough. Buy about 7 quarts.

Oil capacity by year

Model yearOil capacityOil type
20206.87 US qt (6.5 L)5W-30
20216.87 US qt (6.5 L)5W-30
20221.71 US gal (6.5 L)5W-30
20236.5 L5W-30
20246.86 US qt (6.5 L)5W-30
20256.86 US qt (6.5 L)5W-30
Every manual lists 6.5 L; Hyundai rounds the quarts differently by year.

We read the “Recommended lubricants and capacities” table and the viscosity notes of each manual listed under Sources.

Recommended oil type

For better fuel economy Hyundai recommends SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5 or above.

How to reset the oil change reminder on the 2020–2025 Hyundai Palisade

See also: Oil life reset by brand.

Hyundai handles the oil reminder through the Service Interval menu in the instrument cluster’s User Settings (on some models, in the infotainment Settings). The newer manuals list three items there: turn Service Interval on or off, Adjust Interval to set the time and distance, and Reset after an oil change. Older manuals (for example the 2018 Sonata) say to consult a Hyundai dealer to use the menu.

Oil change tips

  • A 5-quart jug plus two quarts.
  • Hyundai lists a “drain and refill” volume. After refilling, run the engine for a minute, turn it off, wait a few minutes and check that the level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick before adding more.

Sources and how we checked

All capacities and oil grades on this page come from Hyundai’s owner’s manuals, published on Hyundai USA’s official owners site (section “Recommended lubricants and capacities”):

If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.

Last checked: October 26, 2026.

FAQ

How much oil does a Hyundai Palisade take?

6.87 qt (6.5 L).

What oil does a Palisade use?

SAE 5W-30, ACEA A5 or above.

Is a 5-quart jug enough?

No.

Is it the same every year?

Yes, 6.5 L in 2020–2025.

How do I reset the oil reminder?

Use Service Interval → Reset in the cluster’s User Settings.

See all Hyundai oil capacities.