2013 Chevrolet Traverse Oil type

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  • All versions 5W-30
  • Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) 0W-30

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual, PDF page 306

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 306

SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.

Oil type · Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) · PDF page 306

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

2011 Chevrolet Traverse, representative photo
Shown: a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (same generation). Photo: Cutlass, CC0
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All versions 5W-30 “SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.” PDF page 306 ↗
Extreme cold below −29°C (−20°F) 0W-30 “(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used.” PDF page 306 ↗

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