2016 Chevrolet Equinox Oil type

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  • All versions 5W-30
  • Extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 0W-30

2016 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual, PDF page 207

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Oil type · All versions · PDF page 207

Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade

Oil type · Extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) · PDF page 207

an SAE 0W-30 oil may be

2011 Chevrolet Equinox, representative photo
Shown: a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox (same generation). Photo: IFCAR, public domain
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All versions 5W-30 “Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade” PDF page 207 ↗
Extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 0W-30 “an SAE 0W-30 oil may be” PDF page 207 ↗

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5W-30 full synthetic motor oil

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0W-30 full synthetic motor oil

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