Saturn Aura Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Saturn Aura takes 0W-30 engine oil, about 5-5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2009 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2007-2008 models use 5W-30 (4-5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 5-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 5W-30 | 4-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Aura year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Saturn Aura take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Saturn Aura takes 0W-30 engine oil, about 5-5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2009 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2007-2008 models use 5W-30 (4-5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Saturn Aura take?
About 5-5.5 qt with a filter change on 2009 models, and 4-5.5 qt on 2007-2008 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 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2009: 0W-30; 2007-2008: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 3 of 3 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2009 Saturn Aura, 2.4L 4-cyl, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2009 Saturn Aura, 3.6L 6-cyl and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2008 Saturn Aura, 2.4L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.