Chevrolet Impala Oil Type by Year

Newest year we have: the 2020 Chevrolet Impala manual lists 5W-30 SAE or 0W-30 SAE (extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F)). Across 2012–2020 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.

2018 Chevrolet Impala, representative photo
Shown: a 2018 Chevrolet Impala (same generation). Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
YearOil typeSource
2020 5W-30 SAE0W-30 SAE extreme cold below -29 °C (-20 °F) 2020 manual →
2019 0W-20 2.5L L45W-30 3.6L V60W-30 3.6L V6, extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 2019 manual →
2018 5W-30 3.6L V65W-20 2.5L L40W-20 2.5L L4 (alternative)0W-30 3.6L V6 (extreme cold below −29 °C / −20 °F) 2018 manual →
2017 5W-30 3.6L V65W-20 2.5L L40W-20 2.5L L4 (alternative)0W-30 3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative) 2017 manual →
2016 5W-30 3.6L V65W-20 2.5L L40W-20 2.5L L4 (alternative)0W-30 3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative) 2016 manual →
2015 5W-30 3.6L V65W-20 2.5L L40W-20 2.5L L4 (alternative)0W-30 3.6L V6 (extreme cold below -29°C (-20°F) alternative) 2015 manual →
2014 5W-30 2.4L L4 and 3.6L V65W-20 2.5L L40W-20 alternative (stated after the 2.5L L4 recommendation)0W-30 all, extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) 2014 manual →
2013 SAE 5W-30SAE 0W-30 extreme cold, below −29°C (−20°F) 2013 manual →
2012 SAE 5W‐30 2012 manual →

Years are the 2012–2020 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.

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