Engine oil
SAE 0W-20 full synthetic
Look for dexos1 on the label. Checked for 2018–2026 models with the 1.5L turbo 4-cyl.
4.2 qt (FWD) / 5.3 qt (AWD) with filterReplace: every 7,500 mi
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Your car
2021 Chevrolet Equinox oil type, capacity & maintenance
1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD or AWD
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
Your oil change shopping list
Everything for one DIY oil changeParts & fluids for the 2021 Equinox
Oil filter
Match by VIN
The filter changed between engines in these years. Use the store's fit check with your VIN to get the right one.
1 filterReplace: every oil change
Drain plug
Inspect, new gasket
Fit a new drain plug gasket or washer if yours is flattened or nicked.
Replace: if worn
Engine air filter
Fits 2021 Equinox
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 45,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Fits 2021 Equinox
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 22,500 mi
Spark plugs
Fits 2021 Equinox
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 97,500 mi
Every 7,500 miles: what's due
Pick your mileage to see what comes due at that service.
7,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
15,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
22,500 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
30,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
37,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
45,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
- Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 45,000 miShop part →
52,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
60,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
67,500 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
75,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
82,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
90,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
- Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 miShop part →
- Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 45,000 miShop part →
97,500 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
Other years: 2020 Equinox · 2022 Equinox · All Equinox years
Oil grade and capacity are checked against published lubricant application data where marked verified; part numbers and intervals follow Chevrolet's maintenance schedule. Severe use (towing, short trips, dusty roads) shortens some intervals. Confirm the part number against your VIN at checkout. Read the full disclaimer
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