| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.2–5.3 US qt · 4–5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.0–8.2 US qt · 6.6–7.8 L |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 / 5W-30 |
| Wheel-nut torque | 103 lb-ft · 140 N·m |
Per-engine engine-oil, coolant and transmission-fluid capacities for the Chevrolet Equinox III (L1U) (2017 – 2021), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine.
Per-engine fluids 4 engines
| Engine | Engine oil (with filter) | Oil viscosity | Coolant |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTG | 5.0 US qt · 4.7 L Verified[4] | 5W-30 Verified[4] | 8.2 US qt · 7.8 L Verified[4] |
| LSY | 5.0 US qt · 4.7 L Verified[4] | 5W-30 Verified[4] | 8.2 US qt · 7.8 L Verified[4] |
| LH7 | 5.3 US qt · 5 L Verified[4] | 5W-30 Verified[4] | 7.9 US qt · 7.5 L Verified[4] |
| L3Z | 4.2 US qt · 4 L Verified[4] | 0W-20 Verified[4] | 7.0 US qt · 6.6 L Verified[4] |
Other fluids & capacities 5
| Fluid | Capacity | Spec / viscosity | Change interval | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear differential | 0.5 US qt · 0.45 L · fill qty — verify in manual | GM SAE 75W-90 GL-5 | 75,000 mi | Verified[2][3] |
| Brake fluid | — | GM DOT 3 | 60 mo | Verified[1][2][3] |
| Transmission (auto) | — | GM DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid | — | Verified[1][3] |
| Transfer case | 0.8 US qt · 0.8 L · fill qty — verify in manual | GM Transfer Case Fluid (GM PN 19351882) | — | Verified[1][3] |
| A/C refrigerant | — | See refrigerant label under hood (R-1234yf on later production) | — | Verified[1][3] |
From the manufacturer's workshop / owner documentation for this generation. Gen-wide figures — some values can vary by trim or model year. Fill quantities differ by procedure: a transmission or axle “service” drain-and-fill is often far less than the dry capacity — always confirm the exact fill method in the manual before filling.
Drain & wheel torque 1
| Wheel bolt / lug-nut torque | 103 lb-ft · 140 N·m | Verified[4] |
|---|
Related verified specs
| Cylinders | 4 | Government dataset |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1,500–2,000 cm3 (varies by engine) | Government dataset |
Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → Chevrolet Equinox III (L1U) overview
Frequently asked
- What is the engine oil capacity of the Chevrolet Equinox III (L1U) (2017 – 2021)?
- Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 4.2 US qt · 4 L, varying by engine — see the per-engine table above, verified from the owner's manual and cited.
- What is the coolant capacity of the Chevrolet Equinox III (L1U)?
- Coolant system capacity is 8.2 US qt · 7.8 L, verified from the owner's manual.
- What is the wheel-nut (lug) torque for the Chevrolet Equinox III (L1U)?
- Wheel-nut torque is 140 Nm, verified from the owner's manual.
Sources
- Chevrolet Equinox Service ManualRetrieved 2026-05-19
- Chevrolet Equinox (L1U) Owner's ManualRetrieved 2026-05-19
- GM factory engine-oil specificationPer-engine factory oil capacities (with filter) from GM service documentation.Retrieved 2026-05-21
- Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual (2020)US OEM owner-manual ingest; MY 2020Retrieved 2026-11-02