Maruti zen estilo engine oil capacity and oil type

Still zipping around in your Maruti Zen Estilo? This simple hatchback (2006–2014) is loved in India for its low maintenance and peppy drive.

Lets begin!

Maruti zen estilo engine oil capacity

The zen estilo comes with tow Variants 1.1 liter F10D and 1.0 liter K10B petrol engines,

For the F10D engine the oil capacity is about 3.0 litres when you change the oil and filter together.

and For the K10B engine you’ll need about 2.9 litres with a filter change.

Maruti zen estilo engine oil capacity by Model Year

Year	Engine	Engine code	Capacity (liters) with oil filter	Oil Type
2006-2010	zen estilo 1.1L LX MT	F10D	3.0L	SAE 5W-30
2006-2010	zen estilo 1.1L LXI MT	F10D	3.0L	SAE 5W-30
2006-2010	zen estilo 1.1L VXI MT	F10D	3.0L	SAE 5W-30
2006-2010	zen estilo 1.1L VXI MT ABS	F10D	3.0L	SAE 5W-30

Year	Engine	Engine code	Capacity (liters) with oil filter	Oil Type
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L LX MT	K10B (petrol)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L LX MT	K10B (petrol/CNG)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L LXI MT	K10B (petrol)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L LXI MT	K10B (petrol/CNG)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L VXI MT	K10B (petrol)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L VXI MT	K10B (petrol/CNG)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30
2010-2014	zen estilo 1.0L VXI MT ABS	K10B (petrol)	2.9L	SAE 5W-30

Recommended engine oil grade for Zen estilo

For Indian weather and driving conditions, Maruti recommends 5W-30 grade engine oil for Zen Estilo, regardless of whether you have the F10D or K10B engine.

This oil grade balances cold start protection with enough viscosity to handle summer heat.

In very hot climates or if you drive mostly in high-load conditions, some owners use 10W-30, but 5W-30 is the safer choice in line with the owner’s manual.

best engine oil for Zen estilo

For the Maruti Zen Estilo, the best engine oil depends a bit on your engine type (F10D 1.1L or K10B 1.0L) and how you drive, but here’s a simple guide

Recommended grade is 5W-30 , and for oil brand according to my personal opinion.

• Maruti Genuine Oil 5W-30
• Castrol Magnatec 5W-30
• Shell Helix HX8 5W-30
• Mobil Super 3000 5W-30
• Motul 8100 Eco-lite 5W-30

NOTE: If your Zen Estilo is an older car and you just want reliable performance without overspending: go with Maruti Genuine 5W-30 or Castrol Magnatec 5W-30.

Zen estilo engine oil change km

For the Maruti Zen Estilo, the standard engine oil change interval is every 10,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first.

That’s the schedule Maruti recommends under normal driving conditions.

If the car is mostly used in city traffic, for frequent short trips, or in hot weather, it’s safer to change the oil a bit earlier, around 7,000–8,000 km.

Final thought

he Maruti Zen Estilo doesn’t demand anything fancy — just the right grade of oil in the right amount, changed on time. Stick with 5W-30 (API SM or higher) and around 3 litres depending on the engine, and you’ll keep it running smooth for years.

Regular oil changes are the cheapest insurance for this little hatchback’s long life.

I hope this article was helpful for you.

thank You.