Saturn Aura Oil Type & Capacity

The Saturn Aura takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2009 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2008 models take 5-5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
20095W-305 qt
20085W-305-5.5 qt
20075W-304 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 Aura year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Saturn Aura take?

The Saturn Aura takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5 qt with a filter change, on 2009 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2008 models take 5-5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Saturn Aura take?

About 5 qt with a filter change on 2009 models, and 5-5.5 qt on 2008 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 Saturn Aura?

Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2009: 5W-30; 2008: 5W-30; 2007: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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