2008 Hyundai Tucson First generation Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
For 2008 Tucson First generation Hyundai recommends to use: ACEA C3, API CF-4, ACEA A3/B4, SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-50, and SAE 10W-30. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| With particle filter | ACEA C3 |
| Variant 2 | API CF-4 |
| Otherwise | ACEA A3/B4 |
| API SM oil | SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 |
| ACEA A3/B3 | SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 |
| ACEA A3/B4 | SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-60, SAE 15W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-50 |
| ACEA C3 | SAE 0W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 |
| API CF-4 oil | SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40 |
Hyundai recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2008 Tucson.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Hyundai Tucson user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Hyundai warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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