2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 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 Limited, 2.4 0, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2.4 0, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 3.2 1 takes 5W-30 (6.35 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.05 quarts qt with filter); the Premium, RWD 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
- Limited, 2.4 0, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2.4 0, RWD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.2 1: 5W-30, 6.35 quarts with filter
- Premium, AWD: 5W-30, 5.05 quarts with filter
- Premium, RWD: 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. |
| Limited, 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. |
| Limited, 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. |
| Limited, 3.2 1 — 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 — 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 — 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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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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard uses 5W-30; Limited, 2.4 0, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, 2.4 0, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 3.2 1 uses 5W-30; Premium, AWD uses 5W-30; Premium, RWD 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 2010 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; Limited, 2.4 0, 4WD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Limited, 2.4 0, RWD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.2 1 holds 6.35 quarts with filter; Premium, AWD holds 5.05 quarts with filter; Premium, RWD 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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Most 2010 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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.