Chevrolet Equinox Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Equinox takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.2-5.3 qt with a filter change, on 2021-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2018-2020 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (4.2-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2026 | 0W-20 | 4.2-5.3 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018-2020 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.2-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2017 | 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 0W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2008 | 5W-30 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2007 | 5W-30 | 4.5 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 Equinox year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Equinox take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Equinox takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.2-5.3 qt with a filter change, on 2021-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2018-2020 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (4.2-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Equinox take?
About 4.2-5.3 qt with a filter change on 2021-2026 models, and 4.2-6 qt on 2018-2020 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 Equinox?
Yes. We record 7 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2021-2026: 0W-20; 2018-2020: 0W-20/5W-30; 2011-2017: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 22 of 22 model years is checked against a cited source, most often EnginesWork - Chevy Equinox oil capacity, Oil Changers - Chevy Equinox oil spec & volume and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (LSD). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.