Chevrolet Equinox
Maintenance specs for 10 variants of the Chevrolet Equinox — from 2005 to 2026.
2005–2009 Chevrolet Equinox
3.4L V6 (LNJ) · FWD
185 hp / 210 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5T40-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2005–2009 Chevrolet Equinox
3.4L V6 (LNJ) · AWD
185 hp / 210 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5T40-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank17 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2010–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2.4L I4 (LEA (Ecotec)) · FWD
182 hp / 172 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T45)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2010–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2.4L I4 (LEA (Ecotec)) · AWD
182 hp / 172 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T45)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2010–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
3.6L V6 (LFX) · AWD
301 hp / 272 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T70)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank18.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox
1.5L Turbo I4 (LYX (Ecotec)) · FWD
170 hp / 203 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T40)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity7.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox
1.5L Turbo I4 (LYX (Ecotec)) · AWD
170 hp / 203 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T40)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity7.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank14.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2018–2021 Chevrolet Equinox
2.0L Turbo I4 (LSY (Ecotec)) · AWD
252 hp / 260 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic (9T50)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank14.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
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
2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox
1.5L Turbo I4 (LI6 (Ecotec)) · FWD
175 hp / 203 lb-ft
Transmission
TypeCVT
FluidDexron HP CVT
Drain & fill6.5 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 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
2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox
1.5L Turbo I4 (LI6 (Ecotec)) · AWD
175 hp / 203 lb-ft
Transmission
TypeCVT
FluidDexron HP CVT
Drain & fill6.5 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank14 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 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