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2025 GMC Terrain oil type, capacity & maintenance

1.5L turbo 4-cyl · FWD or AWD
Typical for 2018–2026 · confirm in manual
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
These are the typical specs for 2018–2026 models. Engine options varied, so confirm in your owner's manual or with a VIN fit check at checkout.

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OilEngine oilSAE 0W-20 full synthetic · Capacity: see manualBuy on Amazon
1Oil filterMatch by VINBuy on Amazon

Parts & fluids for the 2025 Terrain

Engine oil
SAE 0W-20 full synthetic

Look for dexos1 on the label. Typical for 2018–2026 models with the 1.5L turbo 4-cyl.

Capacity: see manualReplace: every 7,500 mi
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 2025 Terrain

Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.

Replace: every 45,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Fits 2025 Terrain

Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.

Replace: every 22,500 mi
Spark plugs
Fits 2025 Terrain

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 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
  • Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 mi
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30,000 miles 2 items
  • Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
  • Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 mi
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  • Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 45,000 mi
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52,500 miles 2 items
  • Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
  • Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 mi
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75,000 miles 2 items
  • Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • 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 mi
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  • Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi
  • Cabin air filterUsually behind the glovebox · every 22,500 mi
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  • Engine air filterAirbox under the hood · every 45,000 mi
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97,500 miles 2 items
  • Oil & oil filter changePlus a new drain plug gasket or washer · every 7,500 mi
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  • Rotate & inspect tiresGM says every 6,000–8,000 mi · every 7,500 mi

Other years: 2024 Terrain · 2026 Terrain · All Terrain years

Oil grade and capacity are checked against published lubricant application data where marked verified; part numbers and intervals follow GMC'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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