Maruti Suzuki Cars Engine Oil Guide for Petrol, Diesel Engines. 0W/16, 0W/20, 5W/30 Oil

Maruti Suzuki Cars Best Engine Oil Grade 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-30 for BS6 and BS4 Cars in 1 Litre, 1.2 Litre and 1.5 Litre Petrol and Diesel Engine Range

Maruti Suzuki Engine Oil Guide

Car Engine is like the Heart of Car and to keep same in Best of condition is recommended for

• Replace Engine Oil based on recommended Service Schedule by Manufacturer either based on Kms or Time Usage which ever earlier
• Choosing Correct Oil Viscosity and Grade

Timely replacement of Engine Oil is a key Critical component for Long Lasting Engine Performance along with Refinement and Smooth Driving Output.

Some Important FAQ Before you Change Car Engine Oil

Q, My Car Running is Low, Should i Still replace Engine Oil ?

A. Oil Molecules tends to breakup over period of time and if not replaced over recommended schedule then this can end up leading to thinner oil. Now car when driven with broken oil molecules and thinner oil leads to friction among engine components with faster wear & tear.

So even if your Car Running is lower say covered just 3000 Kms a year - should go with replacement of Engine Oil for Ideal Protection to Car Engine

Q. What is the Difference in 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-30 Oil Viscosity Grade ?

A. Viscosity Grade is basically the thickness been defined for Engine Oil and defines the stress holding capacity

• Like in above 0W means Winter Grade - Vehicle can start easily in even Coldest or Freezing Conditions. The Oil is relative thin enough to free flow across all components, while 5W is slight thicker Oil

• For Second Part (Temperature Grade) - Here it means the maximum thickness of Oil when Car Engine attains 100 Degree Celsius. 20 is slight thin, 30 is slight thick and 40 is thicker Engine Oil

Its important to follow Oil recommendation as given in Owner Manual as this is what determines the flow of Oil to Engine Components providing the best protection against Friction.

Is Switching from Synthetic Oil to Mineral Oil or Mineral to Synthetic Oil a Problem ?

A. If your Car Engine has Synthetic Oil in the past and you plan to replace with Mineral Oil or had Mineral Oil in the past and you plan to replace with Synthetic Oil then do note that its Perfectly fine to replace with same. However Whats important

• Choose Correct Oil Viscosity as what recommended in Owner Manual

• Ensure that Oil should be drained in complete and Oil Filter be replaced along with same

Maruti Engine Oil

Maruti Suzuki has been extensively testing in Oil Recommendation and recommend:-

• 0W-16 Engine Oil in Maruti Suzuki New Gen Petrol Cars (1 Litre K Series, 1.2 Litre, 1.5 Litre) introduced from End December 2018 all across
• 0W-20 Engine Oil for Petrol Engines introduced in around 2013 to end 2018 (1 Litre K Series, 1.2 Litre, 1.5 Litre)
• 5W-30 Engine Oil for Petrol Cars Manufactured in around 2009 - 2012
• Also, Diesel Engine Oil recommendation is now 5W-30 Grade in DDIS Diesel Engine range

Present Engine Oil Recommendation in Maruti Suzuki Cars BS6 Petrol & BS4 Diesel Car Range

» 0W-16 on BS6 Cars : Celerio, Wagon R, S Presso, Ignis, Swift Petrol, Baleno Petrol, Dzire Petrol, Ertiga Petrol, Vitara Brezza, Grand Vitara, S Cross and Ciaz Petrol

» 0W-16 on BS4 Cars from 2019 Onwards : Celerio, Wagon R, S Presso, Ignis, Swift Petrol, Baleno Petrol, Dzire Petrol, Ertiga Petrol, and Ciaz Petrol

» 0W-20 on BS4 Cars from 2014 to 2018 : Celerio, Wagon R, Ignis, Swift Petrol, Baleno Petrol, Dzire Petrol, Ertiga Petrol, and Ciaz Petrol

» 5W/30 on BS4 Diesel Cars from 2014 to 2020 : Swift Diesel, Dzire Diesel, Baleno Diesel, Brezza, Ciaz, S Cross (BS4 Diesel Cars till 2020)

Using Correct Engine Oil Benefits

• Offers Better Performance with Lesser Friction in Engine. Leads to One Attempt Ignition Start
• Lesser Sludge Deposit and Better Engine Performance Output
• Leads to Start of Car Engine in One Turn even in Coldest Condition

here is the complete list of Engine Oil Recommendation for Maruti Suzuki Cars

Maruti Engine Oil Recommended in Petrol Cars

Maruti Engine Oil Recommended in Diesel Cars

Recommended Brands of Engine Oil for Maruti Suzuki Cars

Petrol Engine (MGO - Maruti Genuine Oil) : 

• MGO 5W-30: Castrol, Idemitsu, IOCL, Shell, Total - Cost Rs 350 / Litre
• MGO 0W-20: Castrol, Idemitsu, IOCL, Mobil, Shell, Total - Cost Rs 400 / Litre
• MGO 0W-16: Castrol, Idemitsu, IOCL, Mobil, Shell, Total - Cost Rs 450 / Litre
• MGO 20W-40: Castrol, IOCL, Shell - Cost Rs 300 / Litre

18% GST Additional 

Diesel Engine (MGDO - Maruti Genuine Diesel Oil): 

• MGDO 5W-30: Castrol, Idemitsu, IOCL,(D13A Engine), Shell, Total - Cost Rs 600 / Litre
• MGDO 15W-40: Castrol, IOCL, Mobil, Shell - Cost Rs 450 / Litre
• MGDO 5W-40: Castrol, Mobil, Shell, Petronas - Cost Rs 600 / Litre
• MGDO 0W-30: Petronas - Cost Rs 600 / Litre

18% GST Additional 

Synthetic Oil

• Cost - Rs 1100 to 1200 per Litre

18% GST Additional