Automatic Transmission
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, copied from Chevrolet’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: 1.5L L4, 1.6L L4, 2.0L L4. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 295.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Engine Oil (Diesel)
Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 288.
Applies to: Engine Oil (Diesel)
Engine Oil (Gasoline)
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 288.
Applies to: Engine Oil (Gasoline)
1.5L L4
Engine Cooling System
7 qt
6.6 L
Applies to: 1.5L L4 Gas Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
4 L
Applies to: 1.5L L4 Gas Engine FWD · with filter
Engine Oil with Filter
5.3 qt
5 L
Applies to: 1.5L L4 Gas Engine AWD · with filter
1.6L L4
Engine Cooling System
7.9 qt
7.5 L
Applies to: 1.6L L4 Diesel Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
5.3 qt
5 L
Applies to: 1.6L L4 Diesel Engine · with filter
2.0L L4
Engine Cooling System
8.2 qt
7.8 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Gas Engine
Engine Oil with Filter
5 qt
4.7 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Gas Engine FWD · with filter
Engine Oil with Filter
6 qt
5.7 L
Applies to: 2.0L L4 Gas Engine AWD · with filter
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3) | Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. (Diesel Only) | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3) | Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. (Diesel Only) | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is under the instrument panel on the driver side.
To access the fuses, press and release the latch near the top center square.
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a trim panel on the side of the rear compartment.
to access the fuse block.
Not on this page
- Oil life & reset procedures: The manual we hold doesn't cover this.
Repair jobs for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
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