GMC Acadia Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the GMC Acadia takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5.3-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2027 | 0W-20 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2022-2023 | 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 |
| 2017-2019 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2016 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 5W-30 | 6.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2012 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009-2010 | 0W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 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 Acadia year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a GMC Acadia take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the GMC Acadia takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 0W-20 or 5W-30 (5.3-6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a GMC Acadia take?
About 5.5 qt with a filter change on 2024-2027 models, and 5.3-6 qt on 2022-2023 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 GMC Acadia?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2027: 0W-20; 2022-2023: 0W-20/5W-30; 2020-2021: 0W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 20 of 21 model years is checked against a cited source, most often Car Specs - GMC Acadia oil capacity, cararac - GMC Acadia and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 GMC Acadia, 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.