The Chevrolet Equinox has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 Equinox with the 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo AWD engine has an oil capacity of 5.3 quarts (5.02 liters), the 2022 Equinox with the 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo FWD engine has an oil capacity of 4.2 quarts (3.97 liters) and the 2020 Equinox with the 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo AWD engine has an oil capacity of 6 quarts (5.68 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Chevrolet Equinox to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Chevrolet Equinox.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo AWD | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo FWD | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo AWD | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo FWD | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo AWD | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo AWD | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo FWD | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo FWD | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo AWD | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo AWD | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl [U] LH7 Diesel Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo FWD | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo FWD | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo AWD | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo AWD | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl [U] LH7 Diesel Turbo | 5.3 Quarts | 5.02 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl [X] LTG Turbo FWD | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl [V] LYX Turbo FWD | 4.2 Quarts | 3.97 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl [3] LFX | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl [5] LFW Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl [5] LFW | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl [K] LEA Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl [5] LFW Flex | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl [C] LAF | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl [Y] LF1 | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl [W] LAF | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl [7] | 5.5 Quarts | 5.2 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2009 | 3.4L 6-cyl [F] LNJ | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl [7] | 5.5 Quarts | 5.2 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2008 | 3.4L 6-cyl [F] LNJ | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2007 | 3.4L 6-cyl [F] LNJ | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2006 | 3.4L 6-cyl [F] LNJ | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.4L 6-cyl [F] LNJ | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-30 |
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Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Chevrolet Equinox could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Chevrolet Equinox regularly, ideally once a week.