🔧 Tucson - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Replacement

On your Tucson, an oil change means draining the old engine oil, replacing the oil filter, and refilling with the correct oil. Fresh oil protects the engine from wear and overheating, and the new filter keeps dirt from circulating through the engine.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.8-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on level ground and support the Tucson with jack stands, not just a jack.
• ⚠️ Engine oil can be very hot; let the engine cool 20-30 minutes before draining.
• ⚠️ Keep oil off belts and exhaust; wipe spills immediately.
• ⚠️ Wear gloves and safety glasses; used oil is a skin irritant.
• ⚠️ No battery disconnect is required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum, pair)
• Wheel chocks (pair)
• 17mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 3/8" drive torque wrench (10-80 Nm range)
• 10mm socket
• Phillips screwdriver
• Trim clip removal tool
• Oil filter cap wrench 65mm 14-flute
• Oil drain pan (at least 8-quart)
• Funnel
• Shop rags
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (SAE 5W-20 full synthetic) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug crush washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, shift to P, and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels using wheel chocks.
• Gather a drain pan and rags; oil will drip when the filter comes off.
• Warm oil drains faster than cold oil.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and support the front of the Tucson

• Use a floor jack to lift the front of the Tucson at the proper front jacking point.
• Place jack stands under the front support points and lower the vehicle onto them.
• Give the vehicle a gentle push to confirm it’s stable before you go underneath.

Step 2: Remove the lower engine cover (splash shield)

• Use a 10mm socket to remove the bolts holding the cover.
• Use a trim clip removal tool and/or Phillips screwdriver to remove any plastic clips.
• Set the cover and fasteners aside in a small pile so nothing gets lost.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Position the oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 17mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen the drain plug, then remove it by hand.
• Let the oil drain until it slows to an occasional drip (usually 5-10 minutes).
• Remove the old crush washer from the drain plug and install the new oil drain plug crush washer.

Step 4: Reinstall the drain plug

• Thread the drain plug in by hand first (prevents cross-threading).
• Use a 3/8" drive torque wrench with a 17mm socket to tighten it: Torque to 39-49 Nm (29-36 ft-lbs).

Step 5: Remove and replace the oil filter

• Move the oil drain pan under the oil filter area (it will spill).
• Use an oil filter cap wrench 65mm 14-flute with a 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen the oil filter, then spin it off by hand.
• Wipe the sealing surface clean with shop rags.
• Put a thin film of new oil on the new filter’s rubber gasket (this helps it seal).
• Install the new filter by hand until the gasket contacts, then tighten an additional 3/4 turn by hand.
• Hand-tight is correct—don’t over-tighten.

Step 6: Reinstall the splash shield

• Reposition the cover.
• Use a 10mm socket to reinstall bolts and a trim clip removal tool / Phillips screwdriver to reinstall clips.
• Snug the fasteners evenly (do not strip the plastic).

Step 7: Refill engine oil

• Lower the Tucson back to the ground using the floor jack, then remove the jack stands.
• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap.
• Use a funnel and add about 5.0 quarts of SAE 5W-20 first.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.

Step 8: Start, check for leaks, and set the oil level

• Start the engine and let it idle for 30-60 seconds.
• Turn the engine off and wait 3-5 minutes.
• Pull the dipstick, wipe it with shop rags, reinsert, then check level again.
• Add oil in small amounts (about 0.2 quart at a time) using the funnel until it reaches the full mark.
• Look underneath for leaks at the drain plug and around the oil filter.

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✅ After Repair

• Recheck the dipstick the next morning (cold engine) and top off if needed.
• Dispose of used oil and the old filter at an oil recycling location (many auto parts stores accept it).
• If your Tucson has the service interval reminder enabled, reset it:
  • With ignition ON, use steering wheel buttons to navigate the cluster menu to User Settings > Service Interval, then hold OK to reset (wording varies by cluster).
  • If you tell me whether your cluster has an OK button on the steering wheel, I’ll give the exact button sequence.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $90-$160 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $35-$65 (parts only)

You Save: $55-$95 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.2 hours.

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