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Buick Encore GX

Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Buick Encore GX — from 2020 to 2026.

20202026 Buick Encore GX

1.2L Turbo I3 (LIH) · FWD

137 hp / 162 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.2 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

TypeCVT (CVT250)
FluidDexron HP CVT
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity7 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/55R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 215/55R18 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA590 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear10"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20202026 Buick Encore GX

1.3L Turbo I3 (L3T) · FWD

155 hp / 174 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.2 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (9T45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/55R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 215/55R18 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA590 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear10"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20202026 Buick Encore GX

1.3L Turbo I3 (L3T) · AWD

155 hp / 174 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.2 qt
FilterPF66

Transmission

Type9-Speed Automatic (9T45)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (orange)
Capacity6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/55R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 215/55R18 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA590 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver26"
Passenger16"
Rear10"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi