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 qt with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Luxury, 2.4 0, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Luxury, 2.4 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Luxury, 3.2 1, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts qt with filter); the Luxury, 3.2 1, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, AWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, AWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the XSport, 2.4 0, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the XSport, 2.4 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the XSport, 3.2 1, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts qt with filter); the XSport, 3.2 1, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts qt 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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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.
What is the oil capacity of a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Most 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Suzuki recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
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.