2019 Buick Encore Oil type

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  • LE2 1.4L turbo (VIN Code M) 0W-20
  • LUV 1.4L turbo (VIN Code B) 5W-30
  • LUV 1.4L turbo, extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 0W-30
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Oil type · LE2 1.4L turbo (VIN Code M) · PDF page 212

For the LE2 1.4L turbo engine (VIN Code M), use 0W-20 viscosity grade

Oil type · LUV 1.4L turbo (VIN Code B) · PDF page 212

For the LUV 1.4L turbo engine (VIN Code B), use SAE 5W-30 viscosity

Oil type · LUV 1.4L turbo, extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) · PDF page 212

below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.

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Applies toValueManual saysPage
LE2 1.4L turbo (VIN Code M) 0W-20 “For the LE2 1.4L turbo engine (VIN Code M), use 0W-20 viscosity grade” PDF page 212 ↗
LUV 1.4L turbo (VIN Code B) 5W-30 “For the LUV 1.4L turbo engine (VIN Code B), use SAE 5W-30 viscosity” PDF page 212 ↗
LUV 1.4L turbo, extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 0W-30 “below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.” PDF page 212 ↗

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0W-20 full synthetic motor oil

For LE2 1.4L turbo (VIN Code M)

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5W-30 full synthetic motor oil

For LUV 1.4L turbo (VIN Code B)

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0W-30 full synthetic motor oil

For LUV 1.4L turbo, extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F)

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