Chevrolet Equinox engine oil type and capacity

This article discusses in detail the engine oil used in Chevrolet Equinox cars:

  • 1st generation (mk1): 2005. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009;
  • 2nd generation (mk2): 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017;
  • 3rd generation (mk3): 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 release.

The oil change interval is once a year or every 12,000 km / 7.500 miles.
Check interval: 2500 km / 1500 miles or every 3 months

Standart: GM DEXOS1-GEN2 / GM DEXOS2

Equinox (Mk3; 2018 - 2022)
Modification Wheel drive Capacity Oil type (SAE)
Liters US Quarts
1.5L Turbo LYX FWD 4 4.25 0W-20
AWD 5 5.3
2.0L Turbo LTG AWD 5.7 6.05 5W-30, 0W-30
FWD 4.7 5
Equinox (Mk2; 2010 - 2017)
Modification Engine Capacity Oil type (SAE)
Liters US Quarts
2.4L 4-cyl. LAF 4.7 5 0W-30 ,  5W-30
LEA Flex
3.0L V6 LFW Flex 5.7 6.05
LFX Flex
Equinox (Mk1; 2005 - 2009)
Modification Engine Capacity Oil type (SAE)
Liters US Quarts
3.4L V6 LNJ 4.3 4.55 5W-30
3.6L V6 LY7 5.2 5.5
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