Buick Encore Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Buick Encore takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.2 qt with a filter change, on 2022 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (4.2 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0W-20 | 4.2 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.2 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2013-2017 | 5W-30 | 4.2 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 Encore year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Buick Encore take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Buick Encore takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.2 qt with a filter change, on 2022 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (4.2 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Buick Encore take?
About 4.2 qt with a filter change on 2022 models, and 4.2 qt on 2021 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 Encore?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022: 0W-20; 2021: 0W-20/5W-30; 2020: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 10 of 10 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Buick Encore, CarSpecFinder - Buick Encore oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2022 Buick Encore, 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (LE2). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.