Automatic Transmission
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2021 Chevrolet Equinox Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2021 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.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 260.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Engine Cooling System*
7 qt
6.6 L
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 255.
Applies to: Engine Oil
5.0L
Engine Oil with Filter
5.3 qt
Applies to: 5.0 L · 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 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. If equipped, check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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. If equipped, check engine air filter life percentage and status. Change engine air filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
Steps
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base and Midlevel) 0 101 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 105.
- Press and hold V for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active to reset the Oil Life system. 3. REMAINING OIL LIFE 100% will be displayed when the oil life system is successfully reset.
- Press p on the steering wheel to move to the Reset/Disable display area. Select Reset then press V.
- Press V to confirm the reset.
You’ll know it worked: If the display changes to 100%, the system is reset.
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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.
pressure to the two retaining tabs on the sides of the cover, until the two retaining tabs clear the sides of the instrument panel.
Diagrams in the manual
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.
Diagrams in the manual
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