What is the oil type of the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?

3.6L V6: 5W-30; 2.5L L4: 5W-20; 2.5L L4 (alternative): 0W-20; 3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative): 0W-30. Source: 2016 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual.

2016 Chevrolet Impala Oil type

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3.6L V6 5W-30
2.5L L4 5W-20
2.5L L4 (alternative) 0W-20
3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative) 0W-30

2016 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual, PDF pages 258 and 259

Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity gradeOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026

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Oil type · 3.6L V6 · PDF page 258
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade

Oil type · 2.5L L4 · PDF page 259
Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade

Oil type · 2.5L L4 (alternative) · PDF page 259
SAE 0W-20 may be used

Oil type · 3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative) · PDF page 259
an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used

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4 values

Applies to	Value	Manual says	Page
3.6L V6	5W-30	“Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade”	PDF page 258 ↗
2.5L L4	5W-20	“Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade”	PDF page 259 ↗
2.5L L4 (alternative)	0W-20	“SAE 0W-20 may be used”	PDF page 259 ↗
3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative)	0W-30	“an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used”	PDF page 259 ↗