2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Oil type
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- All versions SAE 5W‐30
- Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) SAE 0W‐30
SAE 5W‐30
SAE 0W‐30
extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C)
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual, PDF page 359
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · All versions · PDF page 359
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Oil type · Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 359
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual, PDF page 359
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.Open the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · All versions · PDF page 359
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual, PDF page 359
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be usedOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 359
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | SAE 5W‐30 | “SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.” | PDF page 359 ↗ |
| Extreme cold, below −20°F (−29°C) | SAE 0W‐30 | “an SAE 0W‐30 oil should be used” | PDF page 359 ↗ |
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