Buick oil and fluids
What oil does a Buick take?
The oil each Buick engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 7 engines — from Buick's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.2 Turbo I3 (LIH) · 2020 on
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2021–2024 · Trailblazer (MY2021), Encore GX (MY2021), Trax (MY2024), Envista (MY2024))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Used in: Trailblazer (2021-), Trax (2024-), Encore GX (2020-), Envista (2024-)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet
1.3 Turbo I3 (L3T) · 2020 on
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2021–2021 · Trailblazer (MY2021), Encore GX (MY2021))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Same FWD and AWD in the MY2021 Trailblazer manual.
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Used in: Trailblazer (2021-), Encore GX (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet
1.4 Turbo I4 (LUV / LE2) · 2014–2022
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2014–2017 · Cruze (MY2014, MY2017), Trax (MY2016), Encore (MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 Cruze manual: 'SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade'; below -29 °C (-20 °F) SAE 0W-20 may be used (gasoline engines).
- Oil change with filter
- 4.2 quarts (4 liters)(Cruze MY2017 (LE2), Trax MY2016, Encore MY2016)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 (Cruze); DOT 3 or DOT 4 as marked on the cap (Trax MY2016); DOT 4 (Encore MY2016)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Trax MY2016: DOT 3 changed every 5 years, DOT 4 every 3 years.
Used in: Cruze (2014-2019), Cruze Limited (2016), Sonic (2014-2020), Trax (2015-2022), Encore (2014-2022)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet
2.0 Turbo I4 (LTG / LSY) — crossovers, Camaro, Malibu, Regal · 2014 on
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2020 · LTG: Malibu (MY2016, MY2020), Equinox/Terrain (MY2018), Traverse RS (MY2018), Camaro (MY2016), Envision (MY2017), Regal (MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- LTG engine. The MY2018 Regal and MY2020 Malibu manuals say full synthetic dexos1. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2023 · LSY: XT4 (MY2019), Envision (MY2021), Blazer (MY2023))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- LSY engine — check the engine code; LTG and LSY take different viscosities.
- Oil change with filter
- 5 quarts (4.7 liters)(LTG FWD (Malibu, Equinox/Terrain FWD, Traverse, Regal FWD))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 6 quarts (5.7 liters)(LTG AWD (Equinox/Terrain AWD, Regal AWD); Envision MY2017)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 5 quarts (4.7 liters)(LTG Camaro without engine oil cooler)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(LTG Camaro with engine oil cooler)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 5.3 quarts (5 liters)(LSY (XT4, Envision MY2021, Blazer MY2023))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 (Malibu, Equinox/Terrain MY2018, Traverse, XT4, Camaro); DOT 4 (Envision, Regal, Blazer MY2023)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.
Used in: Equinox / Terrain (2018-2020), Blazer (2023-), Traverse RS (2018-2019), Malibu (2014-2022), Camaro (2016-2023), Regal (2014-2020), Envision (2016-), Acadia (2020-2023), XT4 (2019-), XT5 / XT6 (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac
2.5 I4 (LCV) — cars and crossovers · 2014–2023
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 · 5W-20(2016–2017 · Impala (MY2016), ATS (MY2016), Acadia (MY2017), Envision (MY2017))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- These manuals: 'Use SAE 5W-20 … for the 2.5L L4 engine. SAE 0W-20 may be used as an alternative.'
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2019–2019 · Blazer (MY2019 manual))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2019 Blazer manual names 0W-20 for the 2.5L. Other models' change year not checked.
- Oil change with filter
- 5 quarts (4.7 liters)(FWD (Impala, Acadia FWD, Envision FWD, Blazer, ATS))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil change with filter
- 6 quarts (5.7 liters)(AWD (Acadia AWD, Envision AWD))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2017 Acadia and MY2017 Envision list a larger AWD fill.
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 (Impala, ATS, Acadia, Blazer); DOT 4 (Envision)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.
Used in: Malibu (2014-2016), Impala (2014-2020), Blazer (2019-2021), Acadia (2017-2023), Envision (2016-2020), ATS (2014-2016)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac
2.5 Turbo I4 (LK0) · 2024 on
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 0W-20(2024–2025 · Traverse (MY2024), Acadia (MY2024), Enclave (MY2025))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
Used in: Traverse (2024-), Acadia (2024-), Enclave (2025-)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet, GMC
3.6 V6 (LGX and other HFV6) — cars and crossovers · 2014 on
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 · 5W-30(2016–2018 · Equinox/Terrain (MY2016), Camaro (MY2016), Impala (MY2016), XT5 (MY2017), Acadia (MY2017), LaCrosse (MY2017), Traverse (MY2018), Enclave (MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
- Engine oil
- GM dexos1 (full synthetic) · 5W-30(2018–2023 · Regal (MY2018), Blazer (MY2019, MY2023), XT6 (MY2020))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- These manuals say full synthetic dexos1. Manual: below -29 °C (-20 °F) an SAE 0W-30 may be used.
- Oil change with filter
- 6 quarts (5.7 liters)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Equinox, Traverse, Blazer, XT5, XT6, Acadia, Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal, Impala.
- Coolant
- DEX-COOL (GM Standard GMW3420)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL; 'Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water.'
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 (most MY2016-2020 manuals); DOT 4 (Regal MY2018, Blazer MY2023)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Model-dependent; use the type marked on the reservoir cap.
Used in: Traverse (2014-2023), Enclave (2014-2024), Acadia (2014-2023), Blazer (2019-), Equinox / Terrain (2014-2017), Camaro (2014-2024), Impala (2014-2020), LaCrosse (2014-2019), Regal (2018-2020), XT5 (2017-), XT6 (2020-)Shared engine — also sold as Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Buick take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 7 Buick engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 5W-30, 0W-20, 5W-20, with GM dexos1 (full synthetic), GM dexos1. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.
How many quarts of oil does a Buick take?
Between 4.2 and 6 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.
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