Automatic Transmission
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2020 Buick Encore Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2020 Buick Encore, copied from Buick’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 1.2L L3, 1.3L L3. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Automatic Transmission (9 Speed)
DEXRON VI for Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission (9 Speed)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Continuously Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Fluid. (GM Part No. 19355873. In Canada 19355874).
Applies to: Automatic Transmission (CVT)
Engine Cooling System*
7.7 qt
7.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
4 L
Applies to: with filter
1.2L L3
Engine Cooling System*
6.7 qt
6.3 L
Applies to: 1.2L L3 Gas Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
4 L
Applies to: 1.2L L3 Gas Engine FWD · with filter
1.3L L3
Engine Cooling System*
7.8 qt
7.4 L
Applies to: 1.3L L3 Gas Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
4.8 qt
4.5 L
Applies to: 1.3L L3 Gas Engine FWD · with filter
Engine Oil with Filter
4.8 qt
4.5 L
Applies to: 1.3L L3 Gas Engine AWD · with filter
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace oil pump drive belt and timing belt. (LIH 1.2L L3 Engine Only). (11) | 150,000 mi |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air filter life system, replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace oil pump drive belt and timing belt. (LIH 1.2L L3 Engine Only). (11) | 150,000 mi |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | Electronic brake control module valve | p.214 |
| 12 | — | Rear window defogger | p.215 |
| 13 | — | Power lumbar switch | p.215 |
| 14 | — | Exterior mirror heater | p.215 |
| 15 | — | Fuel system control module battery | p.215 |
| 16 | — | Heated seat module/ Memory module | p.215 |
| 17 | — | TIM DC DC converter/Fuel system control module RC/ Compass module | p.215 |
| 18 | — | Engine control module RC/ Transmission control module RC/ FICM RC | p.215 |
| 19 | — | Fuel pump | p.215 |
| 21 | — | Fan relay (auxiliary BEC) | p.215 |
| 23 | — | Ignition coil/ Injector coil | p.215 |
| 24 | — | Washer pump | p.215 |
| 25 | — | Automatic headlamp leveling | p.215 |
| 26 | — | EMS Var 1 | p.215 |
| 27 | — | -/Auxiliary heater pump | p.215 |
| 28 | — | -/Engine control module powertrain/ Ignition 3 | p.215 |
| 30 | — | EMS Var 2 | p.215 |
| 31 | — | Left high-beam headlamp | p.215 |
| 32 | — | Right high-beam headlamp | p.215 |
| 33 | — | Engine control module battery | p.215 |
| 34 | — | Horn | p.215 |
| 35 | — | A/C clutch | p.215 |
| 36 | — | Front fog lamps | p.215 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment.
remove the cover.
Not on this page
- Oil life & reset procedures: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.