Maruti s-cross engine oil capacity and oil type

The Maruti Suzuki S-Cross may not be on sale in showrooms anymore, but it still has a loyal base of owners who know its value.

This guide covers the maruti s-cross engine oil capacity for diesel (1.3L DDiS 200, 1.6L DDiS 320) and petrol (1.5L K15B) engines, recommended oil types, and mileage.

s-cross engine oil capacity petrol

When Maruti dropped diesel from its line-up in 2020, the S-Cross switched to a petrol heart — the 1.5-litre K15B engine.

The Maruti S-Cross 1.5 petrol K15B takes about 3.1 litres of engine oil when you change the oil and filter together.

s-cross engine oil capacity Diesel

the S-Cross had two diesel engine — the 1.3-litre DDiS 200 and the 1.6-litre DDiS 320 also know as D13A and D16A Both were known for their strong torque and highway efficiency, but they also had different oil needs.

the 1.3-litre DDiS 200 D13A engine take 3.2 litres with filter change,

and the 1.6-litre DDiS 320 D16A engine take 5.25 litres with filter change.

Maruti s-cross engine oil capacity by Model Year

The S-Cross’s oil needs vary by engine type across 2015–2023 models , check the table below so you can find your vehicle engine oil capacity according to s-cross models.

Year	Engine	Engine code	Capacity (liters) with oil filter	Oil Type
2015-2018	s-cross 1.3L ALPHA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30
2015-2018	s-cross 1.3L DELTA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30
2015-2018	s-cross 1.3L SIGMA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30
2015-2018	s-cross 1.3L ZETA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30

Year	Engine	Engine code	Capacity (liters) with oil filter	Oil Type
2015-2018	s-cross 1.6L ALPHA MT	D16A	5.25L	SAE 0W-30
2015-2018	s-cross 1.6L DELTA MT	D16A	5.25L	SAE 0W-30
2015-2018	s-cross 1.6L ZETA MT	D16A	5.25L	SAE 0W-30

Year	Engine	Engine code	Capacity (liters) with oil filter	Oil Type
2017-2021	s-cross 1.3L ALPHA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30
2017-2021	s-cross 1.3L DELTA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30
2017-2021	s-cross 1.3L SIGMA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30
2017-2021	s-cross 1.3L ZETA MT	D13A	3.2L	SAE 5W-30

Year	Engine	Engine code	Capacity (liters) with oil filter	Oil Type
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L ALPHA AT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L ALPHA MT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L DELTA AT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L DELTA MT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L SIGMA MT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L ZETA AT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16
2020-2023	s-cross 1.5L ZETA MT	K15B	3.1L	SAE 0W-16

Note: If you’re only replacing the oil (without changing the filter), expect 200–300 ml less. Always double-check with the dipstick instead of relying purely on numbers.

Recommended engine oil grade for S-cross

For the Maruti S-Cross petrol (1.5-litre K15B engine), the recommended engine oil grade is (API SL) SAE 0W-16 and in the maruti petrol engines use this ultra-low viscosity oil.

It improves efficiency, reduces drag, and ensures excellent startup lubrication.

The S-Cross with the D13A diesel engine uses 5W-30 oil meeting API SN/CF or ACEA A5/B5 standards, as per the user manual.

and the larger D16A diesel engine requires 0W-30 oil that meets ACEA C2 specifications, offering better cold-start flow and fuel efficiency.

Why Oil Choice Matters

People sometimes treat engine oil like it’s just a formality—change it, tick the box, move on. But the wrong viscosity or poor-quality oil can slowly damage your engine.

best engine oil for s cross petrol

The 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine in the S-Cross works best with 0W-16 oil meeting API SN or higher and ILSAC GF-5 standards.

Maruti Genuine Oil 0W-16 is a safe choice, while fully synthetic options like Mobil 1, Shell Helix Ultra, or Castrol EDGE offer smoother performance and longer protection.

best engine oil for s cross diesel

For the D13A 1.3-litre DDiS 200, use 5W-30 oil meeting API SN/CF or ACEA A5/B5 Shell Helix HX8, Mobil Super 3000, or Maruti Genuine Diesel Oil.

and for the D16A 1.6-litre DDiS 320, the manual specifies 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA C2 (good options include Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 or Shell Helix Ultra Professional AV-L).

Oil Change Interval for Maruti S-Cross

Maruti generally advises every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

That’s fine for most people. But if you drive in stop-go traffic daily, or do short trips where the engine doesn’t fully warm up, you might want to change at 7,000–8,000 km instead.

Final Thoughts

The Maruti S-Cross is one of those cars that rewards owners who maintain it well. Stick to the right oil grade, keep an eye on levels, and change it on time.

a healthy engine makes all the difference in how your S-Cross feels on the road.

I hope this article was helpful for you.

Thank you.