Chevrolet Impala Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Impala takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2020 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2014-2019 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2012-2013 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 5W-30 | 4-5.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2006-2008 | 5W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 4-4.5 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 Impala year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Chevrolet Impala take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Chevrolet Impala takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2020 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2014-2019 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Chevrolet Impala take?
About 6 qt with a filter change on 2020 models, and 5-6 qt on 2014-2019 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 Impala?
Yes. We record 8 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2020: 5W-30; 2014-2019: 0W-20/5W-30; 2012-2013: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 16 of 16 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Chevrolet Impala oil, CarSpecFinder - Chevrolet Impala oil and CarSpecFinder - Chevrolet Impala oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.