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2018 Chevrolet Equinox Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018-2019 (2018-2019).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
5.01 OZS. (0.14 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Brake Fluid
— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil
0.79 QTS. (0.74 L) — DEXRON LS Hypoid Fluid Note: Correct fill level is 0 to 10mm (0.39in) below the fill plug hole.
Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng)
7.00 QTS. (6.62 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng,FWD)
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Transfer Case Fluid Note: GM Part No. 88900401.
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng,4WD)
5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.6L Eng)
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng)
7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (1.6L Eng)
5.28 QTS. (4.99 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos 2 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If your vehicle is operated in an area where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), consider using a SAE 0W-40 oil, it will provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 2.1 to 3.2 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,4WD)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,FWD)
5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 to 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 8.5 to 9.0 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Correct fill level is to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
- →Correct fill level is 0 to 10mm (0.39in) below the fill plug hole.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
- →GM Part No. 88900401.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos 2 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If your vehicle is operated in an area where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), consider using a SAE 0W-40 oil, it will provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 - 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 9.0 - 10 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 2.1 to 3.2 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 5.01 OZS. (0.14 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng): — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Brake Fluid: — DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 0.79 QTS. (0.74 L) — DEXRON LS Hypoid Fluid Note: Correct fill level is 0 to 10mm (0.39in) below the fill plug hole., Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng): 7.00 QTS. (6.62 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (1.5L Eng,FWD): 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.53 QTS. (0.5 L) — Transfer Case Fluid Note: GM Part No. 88900401., Engine Oil (1.5L Eng,4WD): 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended., Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.6L Eng): — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 to 7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (1.6L Eng): 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (1.6L Eng): 5.28 QTS. (4.99 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos 2 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If your vehicle is operated in an area where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), consider using a SAE 0W-40 oil, it will provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely low temperatures., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 2.1 to 3.2 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,4WD): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,FWD): 5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures..
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox take?
- The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox takes 5.01 OZS. (0.14 L) — PAG 46.