2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Luxury, 2.4 0, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Luxury, 2.4 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Luxury, 3.2 1, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts with filter); the Luxury, 3.2 1, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts with filter); the Premium, AWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Premium, AWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Premium, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the Premium, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the XSport, 2.4 0, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the XSport, 2.4 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts with filter); the XSport, 3.2 1, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts with filter); the XSport, 3.2 1, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Luxury, 2.4 0, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Luxury, 2.4 0, RWD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Luxury, 3.2 1, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.35 quarts with filter
- Luxury, 3.2 1, RWD: 5W-30, 6.35 quarts with filter
- Premium, AWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Premium, AWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Premium, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Premium, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- XSport, 2.4 0, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- XSport, 2.4 0, RWD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- XSport, 3.2 1, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.35 quarts with filter
- XSport, 3.2 1, RWD: 5W-30, 6.35 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Base, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Luxury, 2.4 0, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Luxury, 2.4 0, RWD — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Luxury, 3.2 1, 4WD — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.35 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Luxury, 3.2 1, RWD — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.35 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Premium, AWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Premium, AWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Premium, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| Premium, RWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| XSport, 2.4 0, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| XSport, 2.4 0, RWD — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.05 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| XSport, 3.2 1, 4WD — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.35 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
| XSport, 3.2 1, RWD — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.35 QTS. | — | If it is going to be -4Deg.F ( -20Deg.C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Grand Vitara
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.7 quarts (7.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of SUZUKI Genuine Coolant or equivalent and demineralized or distilled water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard uses 5W-30; Luxury, 2.4 0, 4WD uses 5W-30; Luxury, 2.4 0, RWD uses 5W-30; Luxury, 3.2 1, 4WD uses 5W-30; Luxury, 3.2 1, RWD uses 5W-30; Premium, AWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Premium, AWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Premium, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Premium, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; XSport, 2.4 0, 4WD uses 5W-30; XSport, 2.4 0, RWD uses 5W-30; XSport, 3.2 1, 4WD uses 5W-30; XSport, 3.2 1, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Luxury, 2.4 0, 4WD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Luxury, 2.4 0, RWD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Luxury, 3.2 1, 4WD holds 6.35 quarts with filter; Luxury, 3.2 1, RWD holds 6.35 quarts with filter; Premium, AWD, Automatic holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Premium, AWD, Standard holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Premium, RWD, Automatic holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Premium, RWD, Standard holds 5.05 quarts with filter; XSport, 2.4 0, 4WD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; XSport, 2.4 0, RWD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; XSport, 3.2 1, 4WD holds 6.35 quarts with filter; XSport, 3.2 1, RWD holds 6.35 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.