5 best engine oils for Hyundai Santa Fe

 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 MOBIS Premium DPF Diesel 4.81
Manufacturer's choice. Best price
2 Idemitsu Zepro EuroSpec 4.69
The best combination of price and quality
3 Mobil 1EP 4.65
The most popular oil for Hyundai Santa Fe
4 Valvoline Maxlife 4.60
The best choice for used engines
5 Liqui Moly Special AA 4.43
The most reliable friction protection

Owners of Hyundai Santa Fe can fill any oil into the engine - the manufacturer acted very democratically in this regard, providing the user with only recommendations on the international classification of ACEA and API motor lubricants, and setting a scheduled replacement interval of 15,000 km.

Tolerances and filling volume of the engine lubrication system Hyundai Santa Fe

Engine type Santa Fe

Tolerances

SAE

Refueling volume, l

D4EB-V diesel 2.2 l, 150 l. With.

ACEA A3/B4

ACEA C3

5W-30

5W-40

5.9

D4HB diesel 2.2 l, 197 l. With.

 

ACEA C3

5W-30

5W-40

6.7

G4KE gasoline 2.4 l, 174 l. With.

API SM

ILSAC GF-4

5W-20, 5W-30

4.6

G6EA gasoline 2.7 l, 189 l. With.

API SM

ILSAC GF-4

5W-30, 5W-40

4.5

 

Below are the best motor lubricants that users from different regions of the country prefer to pour into their Hyundai Santa Fe engines. The rating is comprehensive and reflects product characteristics, user opinions and recommendations from Hyundai service centers.

Top 5. Liqui Moly Special AA

Rating (2022): 4.43
Accounted for 42 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik
The most reliable friction protection

Liqui Moly Special AA due to highly efficient components prevents wear in friction pairs, reduces starting loads and can significantly increase engine life.

  • Average price: 3099 rubles. (4 l)
  • Country: Germany
  • API classification: SN
  • ILSAC classification: GF-5
  • SAE classification: 5W-20
  • Pour point: -48˚C

HC-synthetic engine oil (obtained by hydrocracking) from a well-known manufacturer from Germany is in no way inferior in quality to synthetic products. It can be poured into Santa Fe engines with an engine capacity of 2.4 and 2.7 liters, while it is suitable for replacement in both diesel and gasoline engines. The presence of special additives increases the tensile strength of the film and increases the pumpability of the lubricant, thereby ensuring minimal loads during cold starts. This allows not only to minimize the wear of parts, but also to reduce fuel consumption. The oil is multi-season, and it can be safely poured all year round. The only drawback that many users point out is the high cost of the product.

Pros and cons
  • Full compliance with the declared characteristics
  • After warming up, the engine runs smoothly and quietly
  • Cleans the engine well
  • Inconvenient packaging size for Santa Fe
  • High price

Top 4. Valvoline Maxlife

Rating (2022): 4.60
Accounted for 6 reviews from resources: Yandex Market
The best choice for used engines

Engine oil eliminates shortcomings in the operation of the motor associated with natural wear in friction pairs. Reinforced modifier packages can extend the maintenance-free period of operation.

  • Average price: 1938 rubles (5 l)
  • Country: USA
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: A3/B4
  • SAE classification: 5W-40
  • Pour point: -42 ˚C

Owners of Hyundai Santa Fe cars with high mileage are well aware of this engine oil. It was specially formulated to be poured into engines that have undergone serious wear. And it does not matter whether it is a diesel or a gasoline engine - additives restore seals, minimize scuffing in friction pairs. Regular use of lubricant slows down the further aging of the seals and maintains the residual life of the motor in the state it was before replacement. Perennial deposits Valvoline Maxlife washes gently and successfully, preventing the formation of new ones. You can pour this oil into 2.4 and 2.7 liter engines, but only after making sure that the products are original - counterfeiting is not uncommon.

Pros and cons
  • Restores the performance of a worn engine
  • Reduces oil consumption in many cases to zero
  • Wide range of viscosity and operating temperature
  • Inconvenient packaging in a 5 l canister

Top 3. Mobil 1EP

Rating (2022): 4.65
Accounted for 93 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik
The most popular oil for Hyundai Santa Fe

Among the owners of Hyundai Santa Fe, this oil is popular, having won the trust of the reliability and unchanged characteristics of the product, which guarantees engine protection in all conditions.

  • Average price: 1938 rubles. (4 l)
  • Country: USA
  • API classification: SN, SM
  • ACEA classification: C3
  • SAE classification: 5W-30
  • Pour point: -45˚C

Not all Hyundai Santa Fe car owners know that the abbreviation in the name of this fully synthetic engine oil can be translated as "Extended Performance". EP speaks of a large number of high-tech additives that perform a wide variety of functions.The lubricant washes away old deposits and varnish deposits, while preventing the appearance of sludge deposits. Better low temperature viscosity stability is a good reason to fill Mobil 1 EP before the start of the winter season. It is no coincidence that oil is popular with owners of various Hyundai Santa Fe - the original product can be safely poured for replacement both in a turbocharged diesel engine and in a gasoline aspirated engine. And only the price does not suit everyone.

Pros and cons
  • Significantly reduces engine noise
  • Increases engine speed
  • Simple authentication
  • The price is high

Top 2. Idemitsu Zepro EuroSpec

Rating (2022): 4.69
Accounted for 85 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, Ozone
The best combination of price and quality

The engine oil is distinguished by a high quality base and additive package that allows you to maintain the internal cleanliness of the engine at an impeccable level. Characteristics are favorably emphasized by the fair value of the product.

  • Average price: 2344 rubles. (4 l)
  • Country: Japan
  • API classification: SN/CF
  • ACEA classification: A3/B3, A3/B4
  • SAE classification: 5W-40
  • Pour point: -42.5 ˚C

Premium segment synthetic oil from a well-known Japanese manufacturer can be poured into Hyundai Santa Fe cars. It can be poured into both diesel and gasoline engines. With regular use of this motor lubricant, there is a decrease in the noise of drives with a volume of 2.4 and 2.7 liters. After replacement, a confident start-up even in severe frosts becomes commonplace. The manufacturer, focusing on high lubricating characteristics, took care of decent detergent and neutralizing qualities. When using Zepro 5W-40 in new motors, a significant slowdown in natural wear is observed.If you pour oil into used engines, then the waste consumption is noticeably reduced. Only the acquisition of counterfeit can overshadow the impression.

Pros and cons
  • Reasonable price
  • Promotes quiet motor operation
  • Perfectly cleans the engine
  • High probability of buying a fake product

Top 1. MOBIS Premium DPF Diesel

Rating (2022): 4.81
Accounted for Yandex Market reviews from resources: 17
Manufacturer's choice

Engine oil provides reliable lubrication of engine parts in all operating modes and is used for filling into engines on the factory conveyor.

Best price

MOBIS Premium DPF Diesel is available in Santa Fe-friendly 6L canisters and features the best value per liter of engine oil – almost 50% more affordable than Idemitsu products.

  • Average price: 2900 rubles. (6 l)
  • Country: South Korea
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: C3
  • SAE classification: 5W-30
  • Pour point: -38 ˚C

Specially formulated synthetic engine oil optimized for Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with engines manufactured after 2007. The content of sulfur and phosphorus in this synthetic lubricant is minimal - almost completely ash-free composition. High detergent properties of additives are also noted - the engine is effectively cleaned of soot and varnish deposits, so parts with a timely oil change will last noticeably longer. Oil can be poured into engines with a DPF particulate filter - the developers guarantee compatibility, as with any neutralization systems.Having received a certificate of suitability for use in Russia, Premium DPF Diesel can be safely poured into Hyundai Santa Fe engines with a volume of 2.4 and 2.7 liters.

Pros and cons
  • Adequate price
  • High washing power
  • Convenient packing in 6 l canisters
  • Strongly thickens at temperatures below -30 ˚C
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