MotorBabuHyundai Creta service schedule
When your Creta's free services are due, how often it needs an oil change — petrol, turbo or diesel — and the rest of its maintenance.
Updated 15 Oct 2026
Free and periodic services
| Service | Due at (whichever comes first) |
|---|---|
| 1st free service | 1,500 km or 1 month |
| 2nd free service | 10,000 km or 12 months |
| 3rd free service | 20,000 km or 24 months |
| Paid services after that | Every 10,000 km or 12 months |
Free services cover labour; oil and consumables are charged. Your service booklet and dealer have the exact terms for your model year.
Engine oil
- Grade and quantity: differ between the 1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel — use what your owner's manual lists.
- When: every 10,000 km or 12 months, with a new oil filter each time.
Full maintenance schedule (car, petrol)
The general intervals the MotorBabu app uses for a petrol car. Your manual comes first.
| Item | Every (whichever comes first) |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | 10,000 km or 1 year |
| Tyres | 40,000 km or 5 years |
| Battery | 3 years |
| Brake Pads | 35,000 km |
| Air filter | 20,000 km or 2 years |
| Spark plugs | 40,000 km |
| Coolant | 40,000 km or 3 years |
| Brake fluid | 30,000 km or 2 years |
| Cabin / AC filter | 15,000 km or 1 year |
Creta diesel
For the diesel, the app swaps the spark plugs for a fuel filter:
| Item | Every (whichever comes first) |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | 10,000 km or 1 year |
| Tyres | 40,000 km or 5 years |
| Battery | 3 years |
| Brake Pads | 35,000 km |
| Air filter | 20,000 km or 2 years |
| Fuel filter | 20,000 km or 2 years |
| Coolant | 40,000 km or 3 years |
| Brake fluid | 30,000 km or 2 years |
| Cabin / AC filter | 15,000 km or 1 year |
Track your Creta's services
Add your Creta to MotorBabu by its number plate — it fills in your insurance and PUC dates, remembers every service, and reminds you before the next one is due by km or date.
Questions people ask
When is the first service of a new Creta?
At 1,500 km or 1 month, whichever comes first. The next free services are at 10,000 km or 12 months and 20,000 km or 24 months.
Are the Creta's services free?
The free services cover labour; engine oil, filters and consumables are charged at actual cost. Your service booklet confirms the terms for your car.
How often should a Creta be serviced?
Every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first — petrol and diesel. In very dusty conditions or heavy city use, your dealer may advise more often.
Which engine oil does the Creta use?
It depends on the engine — the 1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel use different oils and quantities. Use the grade and capacity in your owner's manual.
How long does the Creta's battery last?
Typically 3–4 years. MotorBabu reminds you to have it checked from year three.