Vauxhall Insignia Oil Type & Capacity

GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Vauxhall Insignia takes 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, about 4.2-5.3 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2010-2017 models take 4.2-6 qt - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2018-20265W-30 / 5W-404.2-5.3 qt
2010-20175W-30 / 5W-404.2-6 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 Insignia year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Vauxhall Insignia take?

GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Vauxhall Insignia takes 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, about 4.2-5.3 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2010-2017 models take 4.2-6 qt - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Vauxhall Insignia take?

About 4.2-5.3 qt with a filter change on 2018-2026 models, and 4.2-6 qt on 2010-2017 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 Vauxhall Insignia?

Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2018-2026: 5W-30/5W-40; 2010-2017: 5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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