Chevrolet Equinox specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine  2.4L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.4L 4-Cylinder: 0.036”

Engine 3.6L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: DEXOS-1
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Engine Coolant

• Type:50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819)

Windshield Washer

• Type: Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements

Hydraulic Power Steering System (V6 engines only)

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Automatic Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive)

• Type: Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678)

Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint, Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and  Release Pawl

• Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474)

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).

Fuel

• Capacity
• 2.4L L4 Engine 18.8 gal (71.1 L)
• 3.6L V6 Engine 20.9 gal (79.1 L)

Powertrain

Engine

• Gasoline:
• 3.4 L LNJ V6
• 3.6 L LY7 V6

Transmission

• 5-speed Aisin AF33 automatic
• 6-speed GM-Ford 6T70 automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings