Maruti Suzuki changed Engine Oil recommendation in Swift, Dzire Diesel to 5W30 Grade. Now - all Maruti Diesel Models from 2016 Onwards gets 5W/30 Engine Oil
Maruti Suzuki Engine Oil Recommendation in Diesel Models is now 5W/30 Viscosity Oil
Maruti Suzuki is continuously innovating its Product range and also doing regular R&D for enhancement of Engine Life with better Output, Mileage based on Indian Conditions
With this - now all 1.3 Litre Multi Jet Diesel Engines as used in Maruti Ignis, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, Ciaz, Brezza, S Cross Diesel Range comes with
» Standard 5W/30 Diesel Engine Oil
» Recommendation Grade of ACEA A5/B5 Engine Oil
As per ACEA Specification - A5/B5 Grade Oil is recommended in
» Light Diesel Engine
» Low Viscosity Oil
» Low HTHS Level. HTHS here means - High temperature high shear (HTHS) viscosity of engine oils, Effectively should be > 2.9 and less than 3.5 HTHS
ACEA A5/B5 Engine Oil grade helps in in Engine Sludge and Wear protection in traffic situations. Maruti Suzuki recommendation now standard at 5W/30 Diesel Engine Oil - which is light weight and helps in Performance, Lesser Sludge with Better Mileage and Easier Start in Cold Climate Conditions.
Although - Maruti Suzuki has started incorporating in 5W/30 Oil in Ciaz, S Cross 1.3, Ertiga, Brezza and recently launched Ignis. But - the biggest changed happened in Swift and All New Dzire - where Engine Oil Grade changed from 5W/40 to 5W/30 - means thinner Oil now been used - which can be easily flowed in Vehicle Engine and Pistons
Rest - there is no change in Service Interval, Periodic Oil Replacement. In terms of Diesel Engine Oil Capacity
» 3.1 Litre is Capacity in Swift, Dzire, Ignis
» 3.2 Litre is Capacity in Ertiga, Brezza, Ciaz, S Cross 1.3
Replacement Interval is 10000 Kms or 12 Months. The Costing is Rs 600 per Litre - translating into Rs 1850 per Litre as Engine Oil Cost
For Details on Maintenance
In terms of Brand - its best to follow MGDO (Maruti Genuine Diesel Engine Oil) as available at Maruti Suzuki Authorized Workshops available from Castrol and Shell