Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Chevrolet Equinox
LT AWD • 1.5L Turbo I4 • 6-speed automatic. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
AWD
Body Style
SUV
Engine
1.5L Turbo I4
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 4.20 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 0W-20 dexos1 Gen 3 | Normal: 7,500 mi / 12 mo Severe: 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec DEXRON VI | Normal: 90,000 mi Severe: 45,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
Direct injection and short-trip service justify tighter intervals.
Transmission Fluid
Urban stop-and-go and heat support earlier transmission service.
Recommended Products
Extended Performance Full Synthetic
engine oil
Mobil 1 • engine-oil • 0W-20
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-20 viscosity requirement and lines up with the listed dexos1 Gen 3 spec.
Why we like it: Straightforward dexos-compatible option with strong availability.
Origin: manual
Recommendation confidence: medium
OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Fuel-Efficient
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • transmission-fluid
Fit: Matches the required GM DEXRON VI transmission spec.
Why we like it: Fits the required automatic-transmission fluid category.
Compatibility: Use in applications that require Aisin-Warner AW-1 • Ford MERCON LV • GM DEXRON VI • Honda/Acura DW-1, Type 3.0 • Hyundai/Kia SP-IV, SPH-IV, SP-IV-RR • JWS 3324 • Mitsubishi SP-IV, ATF J3, ATF-PA • Nissan Matic-S, Matic-W • Toyota WS • VW/Audi G 055 005, G 055 162, G 060 162
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 0W-20
Fit: Matches the factory 0W-20 viscosity requirement and meets the required GM dexos1 Gen 3 spec.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s flagship engine-oil family.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP (Resource Conserving), ILSAC GF-6A, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, or Ford WSS-M2C947-A, WSS-M2C947-B1, and WSS-M2C962-A1.
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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