Renault Clio Oil Type & Capacity

GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Renault Clio takes 10W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, about 4.2-5.7 qt with a filter change, on 2014-2019 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2013 models take 3.7-5.3 qt - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2014-201910W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-404.2-5.7 qt
201310W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-403.7-5.3 qt
2010-201210W-40 / 5W-303.1-5.5 qt

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.

Every Clio year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Renault Clio take?

GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Renault Clio takes 10W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, about 4.2-5.7 qt with a filter change, on 2014-2019 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2013 models take 3.7-5.3 qt - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Renault Clio take?

About 4.2-5.7 qt with a filter change on 2014-2019 models, and 3.7-5.3 qt on 2013 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.

Does the oil type change by year on the Renault Clio?

Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2014-2019: 10W-40/5W-30/5W-40; 2013: 10W-40/5W-30/5W-40; 2010-2012: 10W-40/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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