The 2017 GMC Acadia is a safe, reliable, and fuel-efficient option for those in the market for a midsize SUV. To keep your ride running for as long as possible, you’re going to need to learn about its engine oil capacity.

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2017 GMC Acadia engine oil capacity

Before you

change the oil and filter

in your GMC, you’re going to need to figure out how much oil your 2017 GMC Acadia needs.

Your 2017 GMC Acadia has three different engine options with different oil capacities. But don't worry, we will list them out for you:

2.5L L4 engine FWD: 5 quarts, or about 4.7 liters

2.5L L4 engine AWD: 6 quarts, or about 5.7 liters

3.6L V6 engine: 6 quarts, or about 5.7 liters

Here, we need to make a quick distinction. You may remember your car listed as having a 2.5L or 3.6L engine. This is not your oil capacity, but rather the volume your engine cylinders take up. But be careful, the number for your oil capacity and the colume of your engine cylinders are not interchangeable.

What kind of oil does a 2017 GMC Acadia need?

You also need to know which type of motor oil works best with your GMC’s engine. Different oil grades are optimized for different types of engines. As for your 2017 GMC Acadia, GMC recommends that you use 5W-30 motor oil for the 3.6L engine and 5W-20 motor oil for both 2.5L engines.

It’s so important to stick to this recommendation because this grade works well with your GMC’s engine in both hot and cold temperatures. However, it's up to you whether you use synthetic or conventional oil, although synthetic is favored by GMC.

If you’re curious what 5W-30 or 5W-20 means, the numbers indicate the relative viscosity (thickness) of the oil: the larger the number, the thicker the oil. “5W” indicates the viscosity (thickness) of the oil is very thin at cold start temperatures and the “30” (or "20") means the oil is thicker at, but still optimized for, hot operating temperatures.

To stick with what is recommended by the owner's manual, look for

ACDelco dexos1 5W-30 Synthetic Blend

or ACDelco dexos1 5W-20 Synthetic Blend motor oil.

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How often to change oil on a 2017 GMC Acadia

Now that you know the correct oil type, you should be able to recognize when your GMC Acadia needs an oil change.

GMC recommends that Acadia drivers change their vehicle’s oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles as part of your

basic car maintenance schedule

. However, since this is a pretty big range that depends on your personal driving habits, a better practice is to check on your oil at least once a month. Look for:

Dirty motor oil. Motor oil should be light in color, and if you notice it getting darker and coarser, you should change it

Screeching sounds

Burning smells

Performance issues, such as a decrease in fuel efficiency

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The most common GMC problems

How to change your oil and oil filter

Now you’re ready to change your GMC’s oil—just have the following items ready:

A socket wrench

A drain pan

A filter wrench

The replacement filter

5W-30 or 5W-20 motor oil

Follow these steps to change your GMC’s oil:

Start your engine and run it for at least five minutes. This will get the engine warm and ready for an oil change

Turn the engine off and

open the hood of your car

Take off the oil fill cap and remove the oil drain bolt and washer. Oil will start draining out, so you should be ready with your drain pan

Replace the old filter with a new one

Screw the oil drain bolt and washer back on, and fill up the engine with oil

Use the dipstick as an indicator of when you’ve added enough oil

Check for leaks by running the engine again

Get rid of your waste by bringing a container of the old oil to a recycling depot

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary

A great indicator of a successful oil change is your

oil pressure light

turning off.

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