wondered if you’re using the right engine oil for your Maruti Ertiga, if neglecting it you could damage your vehicle.
This article dives into the Maruti Ertiga’s engine oil capacity across petrol, diesel, and CNG variants, recommended oil types, and practical maintenance tips,
Whether you’re prepping for your first oil change or aiming to boost performance, we’ve got you covered with actionable advice.
Maruti Ertiga Engine Oil Capacity by Variant
Knowing the exact engine oil capacity for your Maruti Ertiga ensures you avoid costly mistakes like overfilling or underfilling.
Here’s a breakdown by fuel type:
MARUTI ERTIGA (K14B ENGINE)
Engine Type – Petrol , CNG
Engine – 1.4
Engine Specs – 1373 cc, 101.65 bhp at 6000 rpm, 130-134 Nm at 4000-4800 rpm.
| Year | Modification | Engine code | Oil Capacity |
| 2012 – 2016 | 1.4L LXI MT (TYPE 1) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2013 – 2016 | 1.4L LXI MT (TYPE 1) | K14B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2015 -2018 | 1.4L LXI MT (TYPE 2) | K14B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2015 -2018 | 1.4L LXI MT (TYPE 2) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.4L LXI MT (TYPE 3) | K14B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.4L LXI MT (TYPE 3) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2012 – 2016 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 1) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2013 – 2016 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 1) | K14B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2015 – 2018 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 2) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2015 – 2018 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 2) | K14B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 3) | K14B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 3) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2012 – 2016 | 1.4L ZXI MT (TYPE 1) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2015 – 2018 | 1.4L ZXI MT (TYPE 2) | K14B | 3.1L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.4L ZXI MT (TYPE 3) | K14B | 3.1L |
MARUTI ERTIGA (K15B Smart hybrid)
Engine Type – Petrol , CNG
Engine – 1.5
Engine Specs – 1462 cc, 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
| Year | Modification | Engine code | Oil Capacity |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.5L LXI MT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.5L LXI MT (BS-VI) | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.5L VXI AT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2020 – 2023 | 1.5L VXI AT (BS-VI) | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.5L VXI MT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2019 – 2021 | 1.5L VXI MT | K15B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2020 – 2023 | 1.4L VXI MT (TYPE 1) | K15B (CNG) | 3.1L |
| 2020 – 2023 | 1.5L VXI MT (BS-VI) | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.5L ZXI AT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2020 – 2023 | 1.5L ZXI AT (BS-VI) | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.5L ZXI MT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2020 – 2023 | 1.5L ZXI MT (BS-VI) | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.5L ZXI+ MT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
| 2020 – 2023 | 1.5L ZXI+ MT (BS-VI) | K15B SMART HYBRID | 3.1L |
MARUTI ERTIGA (K15C Smart hybrid)
Engine Type – Petrol , CNG
Engine – 1.5
Engine Specs – 1462 cc, 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
| Year | Modification | Engine code | Oil Capacity |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L LXI MT | K15C | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L VXI AT | K15C | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L VXI MT | K15C (CNG) | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L VXI MT | K15C | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L ZXI AT | K15C | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L ZXI MT | K15C (CNG) | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L ZXI MT | K15C | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L ZXI+ AT | K15C | 3.3L |
| 2022 – Now | 1.5L ZXI+ MT | K15C | 3.3L |
MARUTI ERTIGA (Black Edition)
Engine Type – Petrol
Engine – 1.5
Engine Specs – 1462 cc, 75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm, 139.0 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
| Year | Modification | Engine code | Oil Capacity |
| 03.2023 – now | 1.5L ZXI MT | K15C SMART HYBRID | 3.3L |
| 03.2023 – now | 1.5L ZXI+ MT | K15C SMART HYBRID | 3.3L |
Maruti ertiga diesel engine oil capacity
Key Note: Verify your engine type in the owner’s manual.
MARUTI ERTIGA (D13A ENGINE)
Engine Type – Diesel
Engine – 1.3 , Smart hybrid
Engine Specs – 1248cc , 88.5 bhp at 4000 rpm, 200 Nm at 1750 rpm.
| Year | Modification | Engine code | Oil Capacity (liters) |
| 2012 – 2016 | 1.3L LDI MT (TYPE 1) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2015 – 2018 | 1.3L LDI MT (TYPE 2) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.3L LDI MT (TYPE 3) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2012 – 2016 | 1.3L VDI MT (TYPE 1) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2015 – 2018 | 1.3L VDI MT (TYPE 2) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.3L VDI MT (TYPE 3) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2012 – 2016 | 1.3L ZDI MT (TYPE 1) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2015 – 2018 | 1.3L ZDI MT (TYPE 2) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2017 – 2019 | 1.3L ZDI MT (TYPE 3) | D13A | 3.2L |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.3L LDI MT | D13A SMART HYBRID | 3.2L |
| 2018 – 2021 | 1.3L VDI MT | D13A SMART HYBRID | 3.2L |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.3L ZDI MT | D13A SMART HYBRID | 3.2L |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.3L ZDI+ MT | D13A SMART HYBRID | 3.2L |
MARUTI ERTIGA (E15A ENGINE)
Engine Type – Diesel
Engine – 1.5
Engine Specs – 1462 cc, 94 bhp at 4000 rpm, 225 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm
| Year | Modification | Engine code | Oil Capacity |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.5L VDI MT | E15A | 3.1L |
| 2019 – 2021 | 1.5L VDI MT | E15A | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.5L ZDI MT | E15A | 3.1L |
| 2019 – 2021 | 1.5L ZDI MT | E15A | 3.1L |
| 2018 – 2020 | 1.5L ZDI+ MT | E15A | 3.1L |
| 2019 – 2021 | 1.5L ZDI+ MT | E15A | 3.1L |
Engine Oil Grades for Maruti Ertiga
Petrol engine oil
Capacity – 3.1 liters and 3.3 liters
Classification – API SL
Selecting the correct oil grade is vital for performance and fuel efficiency.
Maruti Suzuki recommends:
For Petrol and CNG K14B engine required: SAE 5W – 30 and 0W – 40
and Maruti Ertiga K15B both petrol and CNG engine takes SAE 0W – 16 and it the same engine one more Variant was Smart Hybrid , that is also takes SAE 0W – 16 engine oil grade.
at the last Maruti Ertiga come with one more super K15C and K15C Smart hybrid BS6 engine (2022 to onwards) this model takes SAE 0W – 16 engine oil for optimal efficiency.
maruti ertiga diesel engine oil grade
Diesel engine oil
Capacity – 3.1 liters and 3.2 liters
Classification – API SL
The Maruti Ertiga came with two diesel engine 1.3L D13A and 1.5L E15A , also their smart hybrid variant available in the D13A 1.3L engine Maruti recommends SAE 5W – 30 or 15W-40 grade oil for smooth performance.
and 1.5L E15A engine typically uses 5W-30 or 5W-40 fully synthetic engine oil.
NOTE: Diesel models were phased out in 2020. Verify your engine type in the owner’s manual.
How Often to Change Engine Oil in Your Ertiga
Petrol/CNG: Every 10,000 km or 12 months.
Diesel (Pre-2020): Every 7,500–10,000 km or 12 months.
Factors That Demand Frequent Changes of your vehicle:
if you drive Heavy city traffic or dusty roads (e.g., Delhi or Mumbai) or Long trips in hilly areas (e.g., Uttarakhand)
Step of Checking and Changing Ertiga Engine Oil
How to Check Oil Levels?
- Park on a flat surface and let the engine cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Open the hood and locate the dipstick (refer to your manual).
- Pull, wipe, reinsert, and check the oil level—ensure it’s between “min” and “max” marks.
- Top up with small amounts (e.g., 100 ml) of the recommended oil if low.
How to Change Engine Oil?
- Gather tools: new oil, oil filter, wrench, drain pan, gloves.
- Drain old oil via the drain plug under the engine.
- Replace the oil filter and plug, then add the correct oil volume (e.g., 3.1 liters for petrol).
- Recheck the dipstick to confirm proper levels.
- Recycle used oil at a local center.
NOTE: New owners should visit a Maruti service center for the first oil change (₹3,600–₹4,200 for petrol/CNG models, amount depends on location) to maintain warranty coverage.
Conclusion
These steps ensure your Ertiga delivers reliable performance for family trips or daily drives. if any questions about your Ertiga’s engine oil?
Drop a comment below or contact a Maruti service center for expert guidance!
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