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2018-2023 Chevrolet Traverse oil type & capacity

The Traverse came with 2 engines, and they don't all take the same grade or the same number of quarts. Find your engine below.

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2L I4 · 2018–20232.0L-I4

Recommended grade

5W-30

Oil capacity

5 qt (with a fresh filter)

Confirmed from OEM owner's manual + capacity database · verified Jun 2026.

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Where this came from
  • 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico 12146157), Technical Data > Capacities and Specifications > Engine Oil with Filter (2.0L L4): 4.7 L / 5.0 qt; Viscosity Grade section: SAE 5W-30 — source
  • Costa Oil - 2019 Chevrolet Traverse 2.0L Oil Change Guide (viscosity 5W-30, capacity 5 quarts with filter) — source

3.6L V6 · 2018–20233.6L-V6

Recommended grade

5W-30

Oil capacity

6 qt (with a fresh filter)

Confirmed from OEM owner's manual + capacity database · verified Jun 2026.

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Where this came from
  • 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico 12146157), Technical Data > Capacities and Specifications > Engine Oil with Filter (3.6L V6): 5.7 L / 6.0 qt; Viscosity Grade section: SAE 5W-30 — source
  • GM TechLink - 2020 Engine Oil Capacities (With Filter), Chevrolet (Traverse, 3.6L V6 LFY): 5.7 L / 6.0 qt with filter, viscosity 5W-30 — source

Grade and capacity confirmed against the OEM owner's manual plus an independent source — never changed by what an affiliate link pays us. Your owner's manual is always the final word.