Automatic Transmission
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 330
Owner’s manual specs
2016 GMC Acadia Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2016 GMC Acadia, copied from GMC’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
Cooling System
11.9 qt
11.3 L
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 334
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 252.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 330
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 246.
Applies to: Engine Oil
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 330
Engine Oil with Filter
6 qt
5.7 L
Applies to: with filter
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 334
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 324 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 324 | 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. Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 324 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 326 | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 326 | 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. Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 326 | 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.
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
Steps
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
- Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays.
- Press and hold V until “100%” is displayed. Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
- Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
- Reverse Steps 1-4 to reinstall the housing cover and reconnect the electrical connector to the sensor.
You’ll know it worked: Three chimes sound and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 249
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is in the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/ relay block.
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 266
Diagrams in the manual
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is under the instrument panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Turn Signal Lamp TRLR BCK/UP Trailer Back-up Lamps WPR Windshield Wiper WPR HI Windshield Wiper High Speed Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is under the instrument panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Source: 2016 GMC Acadia/ Acadia Denali Owner Manual, page 272