2024 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Oil and Fluids Owner’s Manual
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox uses high-quality engine oil and fluids, such as synthetic motor oil for best performance, gearbox fluid for smooth shifting, and coolant to keep the engine at the right temperature. This makes the car reliable and efficient.
2024 Chevrolet EQUINOX Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Chevrolet Engine Oil Guide
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
- Use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section.
- Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See
“Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add Engine Oil” in this section. - Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System.
- Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly, every 650 km (400 mi), especially before a long trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0 250 for the location.
Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays, check the oil level. If the oil is not low and the low oil message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Follow these guidelines:
- To get an accurate reading, park the vehicle on level ground. Check the engine oil level after the engine has been off for at least two hours. Checking the engine oil level on steep grades or too soon after engine shutoff can result in incorrect readings. Accuracy improves when checking a cold engine before starting. Remove the dipstick and check the level.
- If unable to wait two hours, the engine must be off for at least 15 minutes if the engine is warm, or at least 30 minutes if the engine is not warm. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, and then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick and the engine has been off for at least 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If the oil level is above the operating range (i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range), the engine could be damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle, and seek a service professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick back in when through
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and the viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.
Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the dexos1 specification.
Engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are marked with the dexos1-approved logo. See www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification. See “Specification” earlier in this section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils meeting the dexos specification are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground, into sewers, streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
2024 Chevrolet EQUINOX Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1,000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system.
It is also important to check the oil regularly throughout an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 5,000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system:
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 104 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 108. - Press and hold V for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active to reset the Oil Life system.
- REMAINING OIL LIFE 100% will be displayed when the oil life system is successfully reset.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows:
- Place the ignition in Service Mode. See Ignition Positions 0 191.
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 104 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 108. - Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
- If the display changes to 100%, the system is reset.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset.
Repeat the procedure.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Change the fluid at the intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule 0 316, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 320.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use the correct automatic transmission fluid. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 320.
There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid. Because this procedure is difficult, this should be done by your dealer.
FAQs
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox requires SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic motor oil for optimal performance and protection. This type of oil is designed to provide better engine protection under a wide range of temperatures and driving conditions.
Chevrolet recommends changing the engine oil in the 2024 Equinox every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. However, driving conditions such as frequent short trips, extreme temperatures, or towing may require more frequent oil changes.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has an engine oil capacity of approximately 5 quarts (4.7 litres) when performing an oil and filter change.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is designed to use full synthetic motor oil. Synthetic oil provides superior protection and performance compared to conventional oil, especially under extreme conditions.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox uses Dex-Cool extended life engine coolant. It is specifically formulated to provide long-lasting protection against corrosion and overheating.
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