2012 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse Owner's Manual, PDF page 309
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosityOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
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Oil type · All versions · PDF page 309
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity
Oil type · Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) · PDF page 309
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual, PDF page 309
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosityOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 15, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · All versions · PDF page 309
SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual, PDF page 309
an SAE 0W‐30 oil shouldOpen 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 309
an SAE 0W‐30 oil should
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| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | SAE 5W‐30 | “SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity” | PDF page 309 ↗ |
| Extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) | SAE 0W‐30 | “an SAE 0W‐30 oil should” | PDF page 309 ↗ |
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