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You want to keep your Chevy Equinox in great shape for as long as you own it. As such, you need regular oil changes and other maintenance. If you love DIY oil changes in your Griffin driveway, then you’ll need to know the Chevy Equinox oil type. Find out what you need to know with our comprehensive guide from Volume Chevrolet.
For ordinary winter temperatures that don’t dip below zero, the manufacturer recommends ACDelco dexos1 5W-30 full synthetic oil as the Chevy Equinox oil type for most model years and engine types. Always check your owner’s manual to see the Chevy Equinox oil type that’s right for your model, engine, and year in McDonough.
If you’re concerned about frigid subzero temperatures, we advise ACDelco dexos1 0W-30 full synthetic oil for 2.0L turbo Equinox models and 0W-20 full synthetic for 1.5L turbo models.
You have two basic choices when it comes to your SUV’s motor oil: synthetic and conventional. Full synthetic oil is specially formulated for your SUV’s engine, it lasts longer, and provides better engine protection than conventional oil. If you want to take the utmost care of your Chevy Equinox, full synthetic oil is the recommended choice.
We can install conventional motor oil in your Chevy Equinox, but your engine may not last as long and you’ll need to have more oil changes over the course of a year. We highly advise going with Chevy’s recommendation for the best results.
Your Chevy Equinox oil lubricates the pistons as they move rapidly up and down to keep your vehicle moving forward. If the oil breaks down from the heat and wear due to the friction of those moving parts and you don’t replace the oil on a regular basis, the engine’s internal components will eventually overheat and warp, rendering your engine completely useless.
To keep this from happening, we recommend an oil change once or twice a year, or around every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, with full synthetic oil. You’ll need an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles with conventional oil. Going with full synthetic actually costs less over time because you have fewer oil changes.
Do you need an oil change near Forsyth? Contact us, call (770) 872-0152, or schedule service with our team. Look over our service specials to see how much money you could save. We’re happy to help in any way we can!
