Buick Enclave Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Buick Enclave takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2012-2024 models use 5W-30 (6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027 | 0W-20 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2012-2024 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2008-2011 | 5W-30 | 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 Enclave year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Buick Enclave take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Buick Enclave takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2012-2024 models use 5W-30 (6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Buick Enclave take?
About 5.5 qt with a filter change on 2025-2027 models, and 6 qt on 2012-2024 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 Buick Enclave?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2027: 0W-20; 2012-2024: 5W-30; 2008-2011: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 19 of 20 model years is checked against a cited source, most often Car Specs - Buick Enclave oil capacity, cararac - Buick Enclave and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Buick Enclave, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo (LK0). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.