Love the premium feel of your Maruti XL6? This Nexa MPV (2019–present) shines with proper maintenance.
This guide covers the maruti xl6 engine oil capacity for 1.5L K15B and K15C petrol/CNG engines, recommended oil types.
Without westing any more time lets begin!
Maruti xl6 engine oil capacity
The Maruti XL6 is based on the Ertiga platform but gets a premium touch under the Nexa lineup.
It comes with the 1.5L K15B Smart Hybrid petrol engine (BS6 Phase 1 in earlier models) and later the updated 1.5L K15C DualJet Hybrid petrol engine (BS6 Phase 2).
For 1.5L K15B Smart Hybrid petrol engine takes 4.2L with oil filter and 1.5L K15C DualJet Hybrid petrol engine takes 3.3L with oil filter.
Maruti xl6 engine oil capacity by Model Year
Maruti XL6 K15B engine oil capacity
2019 – 2023
Engine type – Petrol
Engine Specs – 1462cc, 103bhp of @ 6000rpm, 138Nm of @ 4400 rpm
| Year | Engine | Engine code | Capacity (liters) with oil filter | Oil Type |
| 2019-2023 | XL6 1.5L ALPHA AT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 4.2L | 0W-16 |
| 2019-2023 | XL6 1.5L ALPHA MT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 4.2L | 0W-16 |
| 2019-2023 | XL6 1.5L ZETA AT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 4.2L | 0W-16 |
| 2019-2023 | XL6 1.5L ZETA MT | K15B SMART HYBRID | 4.2L | 0W-16 |
Maruti XL6 K15C engine oil capacity F/L
2022 – Now
Engine type – Petrol,CNG
Engine Specs – 1462cc, 101.6bhp of @ 6000rpm, 137Nm of @ 4400 rpm
| Year | Engine | Engine code | Capacity (liters) with oil filter | Oil Type |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ALPHA AT | K15C DualJet Hybrid | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ALPHA MT | K15C DualJet Hybrid | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ALPHA+ AT | K15C DualJet Hybrid | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ALPHA+ MT | K15C DualJet Hybrid | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ZETA AT | K15C DualJet Hybrid | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ZETA MT | K15C DualJet Hybrid | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
| 2022-Now | XL6 1.5L ZETA MT | K15C DualJet Hybrid (CNG) | 3.3L | 5W-30/0W-16 |
Recommended engine oil grade for xl6
This is where people often get confused. Not every 5W-30 or 0W-16 oil in the market is equal.
Always follow Maruti Suzuki’s OE recommendations listed in your owner’s manual
Maruti suggests using 0W-16 fully synthetic engine oil that meets API SN or higher and ILSAC GF-5 standards for K15B Smart Hybrid models.
and 0W-16 or 5W-30 for newer K15C engines for slightly better fuel efficiency, especially under Maruti’s newer Smart Hybrid tuning. If you’re servicing at a Nexa workshop, they usually stick to what’s in the manual.
Choosing the Best Oil Brand for xl6
Plenty of brands meet Maruti’s requirements example Shell, Mobil, Castrol, Motul, and of course, Maruti Genuine Oil (MGO).
If you’re servicing through Nexa, they’ll pour MGO 5W-30 or 0W-16 according to model year, which is decent. If you want something smoother, Mobil 1 or Shell Helix Ultra grade oil are solid upgrades.
Oil Change Interval for Maruti xl6
Maruti generally recommends an oil change every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Sometimes you shouldn’t wait till the service schedule. A few quick checks can save you trouble:
- If the oil on the dipstick looks too dark or gritty
- If the engine feels noisier than usual
- If you notice a dip in mileage
- Or if you’re doing a lot of short 2–3 km drives
In such cases, it’s better to change early rather than stretching it.
Final Thought
The Maruti XL6 isn’t a high-maintenance car, but oil is one area where you shouldn’t cut corners.
The maruti xl6 engine oil capacity is 4.2L for K15B and 3.3L for K15C engines. Use SAE 5W-30 or 0W-16 (K15C), changing every 10,000 km (7,000–8,000 km for CNG).
I hope this article was helpful for you.
Thank you.
