Automatic Transmission
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2021 Buick Encore Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2021 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: 4.0L, 6.3L. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Automatic Transmission (9 Speed)
DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission (9 Speed)
Engine Cooling System*
7.7 qt
7.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
4 L
Applies to: with filter
4.0L
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
Applies to: 4.0 L · with filter
6.3L
Engine Cooling System*
6.7 qt
Applies to: 6.3 L
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) | 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 |
|---|---|
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. (Continuously Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Only) | 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) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (2) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | IEC RC | p.228 |
| 6 | — | Intelligent battery sensor | p.228 |
| 7 | — | Starter | p.229 |
| 12 | — | Rear window defogger | p.228 |
| 13 | — | Power lumbar switch | p.228 |
| 15 | — | Fuel system control module battery | p.228 |
| 17 | — | Fuel system control module RC/Blow by heater | p.228 |
| 18 | — | Engine control module RC/Transmission control module RC | p.228 |
| 21 | — | Fan relay (auxiliary BEC) | p.228 |
| 23 | — | Ignition coil | p.228 |
| 24 | — | Washer pump | p.228 |
| 25 | — | Automatic headlamp leveling | p.228 |
| 26 | — | EMS Var 1 | p.228 |
| 29 | — | Engine control module powertrain/Ignition 1/ Ignition 2 | p.228 |
| 30 | — | EMS Var 2 | p.228 |
| 31 | — | Left high-beam headlamp | p.228 |
| 32 | — | Right high-beam headlamp | p.228 |
| 33 | — | Engine control module battery | p.228 |
| 34 | — | Horn | p.228 |
| 35 | — | A/C clutch | p.228 |
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.
Liftgate RLY03 - Relays Usage RLY04 - RLY05 Logistic mode Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment.
Not on this page
- Oil life & reset procedures: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.