Chevrolet Blazer Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Blazer takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.3-6 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2020-2021 models take 5-6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.3-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020-2021 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 1995-2005 | 5W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1994 | 10W-30 / 5W-30 | 5.1-7 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 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 Blazer year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Blazer take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Blazer takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.3-6 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2020-2021 models take 5-6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Blazer take?
About 5.3-6 qt with a filter change on 2022-2026 models, and 5-6 qt on 2020-2021 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 Chevrolet Blazer?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 2020-2021: 0W-20/5W-30; 2019: 0W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 20 of 20 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Chevrolet Blazer, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Blazer, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (LSY) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Blazer, 3.6L 6-cyl (LGX). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.