2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS)

JS / Luxury Sedan / South Korea / Selected global markets (limited availability outside Korea)

GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0Exakter Jahres-/Varianten-DatensatzGold

Engine identity

Engine code

GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0

Engine summary

5.0L Tau V8 gasoline engine, MPI with GDI variants depending on market; South Korea main market with limited export

Displacement

5.0 L (4938 cc)

Power

425 hp (425 PS, 313 kW) @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

520 Nm (383 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm

Fuel system

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Multi-Port Injection (MPI) depending on market

Timing drive

Chain-driven dual overhead camshafts (DOHC)

OBD-Port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Öltyp

Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting API SN or later

Ölmenge

Approx. 7.7 liters service-fill; includes oil filter change

Kühlmittel

Approx. 11.5 liters

Flüssigkeit

Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent synthetic ATF

Differential fluid

Not separately serviceable (integrated with transmission fluids)

Bremsflüssigkeit

DOT 4

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not available

Automatic transmission

8-speed automatic (Hyundai 8-Speed SHIFTRONIC)

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped spark plugs, NGK or equivalent, replaced every 30,000 km recommended

Service interval

Every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first

Reifengrößen

245/45R19 front and rear standard; optional 245/40R20

Radmoment

Verify by VIN and market

Common and chronic problems

Electronic parking brake faults
Air suspension compressor wear
High maintenance cost aspects typical for luxury large sedans

First checks

Check air suspension health
Inspect transmission fluid level and condition
Monitor electronic system faults

Vor dem Teiletausch

Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

Available primarily in South Korea; limited export markets did not always get full model lineup
2016 model was last production year before name change to Genesis G90 globally
Engine and tune may vary slightly by market due to emissions regulations

Häufige Codes

Source and verification notes

Hyundai Technical Service Bulletin 2016 Equus/VIP Model Overview
World Car Fans & Hyundai Press Releases – 2016 Equus Model Details

Kompatible Werkzeuge

Verify by VIN and market

Häufige Fragen

What engine code does the 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) use? 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) is listed here with engine code GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0; engine summary: 5.0L Tau V8 gasoline engine, MPI with GDI variants depending on market; South Korea main market with limited export.
What oil and capacity does the 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) use? 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) is listed with Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting API SN or later and oil capacity Approx. 7.7 liters service-fill; includes oil filter change. Confirm market and engine option before service.
What are common 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) problems? Highlighted checks for 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS): Electronic parking brake faults, Air suspension compressor wear, High maintenance cost aspects typical for luxury large sedans.

Engine identity

Engine code

GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0

Engine summary

5.0L Tau V8 gasoline engine, MPI with GDI variants depending on market; South Korea main market with limited export

Displacement

5.0 L (4938 cc)

Power

425 hp (425 PS, 313 kW) @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

520 Nm (383 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm

Fuel system

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Multi-Port Injection (MPI) depending on market

Timing drive

Chain-driven dual overhead camshafts (DOHC)

OBD-Port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Öltyp

Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting API SN or later

Ölmenge

Approx. 7.7 liters service-fill; includes oil filter change

Kühlmittel

Approx. 11.5 liters

Flüssigkeit

Hyundai SP-IV or equivalent synthetic ATF

Differential fluid

Not separately serviceable (integrated with transmission fluids)

Bremsflüssigkeit

DOT 4

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not available

Automatic transmission

8-speed automatic (Hyundai 8-Speed SHIFTRONIC)

Spark plugs

Iridium-tipped spark plugs, NGK or equivalent, replaced every 30,000 km recommended

Service interval

Every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first

Reifengrößen

245/45R19 front and rear standard; optional 245/40R20

Radmoment

Verify by VIN and market

Häufige Fragen

What engine code does the 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) use? 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) is listed here with engine code GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0; engine summary: 5.0L Tau V8 gasoline engine, MPI with GDI variants depending on market; South Korea main market with limited export.

What oil and capacity does the 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) use? 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) is listed with Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting API SN or later and oil capacity Approx. 7.7 liters service-fill; includes oil filter change. Confirm market and engine option before service.

What are common 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS) problems? Highlighted checks for 2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS): Electronic parking brake faults, Air suspension compressor wear, High maintenance cost aspects typical for luxury large sedans.

2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Vor dem Teiletausch

Important notes

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2016 HYUNDAI Equus GDI Lambda II V8 - Tau V8 L5.0 (JS)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Vor dem Teiletausch

Important notes