Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Engine Oil

To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.

Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:

•  Use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See "Selecting the Right Engine Oil" in this section.
•  Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See "Checking Engine Oil" and "When to Add Engine Oil" in this section.
•  Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System.
•  Always dispose of engine oil properly. See "What to Do with Used Oil" in this section.

• Checking Engine Oil
• When to Add Engine Oil
• Selecting the Right Engine Oil (Gasoline Engines)
• Selecting the Right Engine Oil (Diesel Engines)
• Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
• What to Do with Used Oil