The GMC Acadia is a crossover SUV manufactured for model years 2007 through 2023 and has an engine oil capacity between 5.0 and 6.3 quarts, depending on the exact model year and specific engine under the hood.
To keep up with the competition, car manufacturers have to make updates to their vehicle models year after year—and that includes updates to the engine. Thus, if you’re planning on changing your Acadia’s oil at home, you’ll need to know the exact model year and some powertrain details to determine your GMC’s specific oil capacity and needs.
Fortunately, our guide below breaks things down and even includes information about what oil to buy and how to get the job done.
GMC Acadia engine oil capacity
How much oil your GMC Acadia needs depends on its model year and engine type, but the number always lands between 5.0 and 6.3 quarts.
Here’s the detailed break down:
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What kind of oil does a GMC Acadia need?
Just like your Acadia’s oil capacity varies by year and engine, the type of oil you need to use varies, too.
Oils come in different viscosities, or thicknesses, and it’s important to purchase the proper oil for your engine so that things run smoothly.
In general, you can expect a 4-cylinder Acadia to require 0W-20 oil. If you have a 6-cylinder engine, then you should purchase 5W-30 oil. If you’re not sure which oil is best for your SUV, it’s best to check the owner’s manual.
Either way, GMC also recommends investing in full synthetic oil, which is specially designed molecule by molecule without using petroleum and includes additives to help the degradation of the oil.
How often to change oil on a GMC Acadia
Now that you know how to figure out how much oil goes into your Acadia (and what type to use), it’s time to change your oil and filter
! If you’re using full synthetic oil, as recommended by GMC, you won’t have to change your oil too often—-just once every 7,5000 to 10,000 miles. That’s as little as once a year if you drive very little, or about twice a year if you drive quite a lot.
However, if you’ve chosen to use conventional oil, you’ll have to decrease the time (and distance) between oil changes. Experts recommend changing conventional oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
But those are some pretty big ranges! To make sure you’re not neglecting your engine, check your oil levels at least once a month and top off as needed. The following signs are red flags that your Acadia is due for an oil change:
Motor oil that is dark in color
Motor oil that feels coarse or gritty
Unfamiliar noises or smells coming from the engine
Changes in your vehicle’s performance
How to change your oil and oil filter
Finally, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and gather the following tools and supplies:
And, of course, don’t forget to buy enough quarts of the exact oil your Acadia requires!
Once you’ve got everything you need, run the engine for a while, until it reaches normal operating temperature. In regular outdoor temperatures, this should take just five minutes. Once you’re there, shut the engine off, open the hood of your car
, and follow these steps: Get underneath the engine and remove the oil drain bolt and washer, draining the old oil into the drain pan.
Remove the old oil filter and continue to let the oil drain.
Replace the oil drain bolt using a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft.
Refill the engine with your new oil and replace the fill cap.
Before shutting the hood, turn your car on and let it run for a few minutes. Keep an eye out for any leaks, and make sure your dashboard’s oil pressure light
turns off. Then, use your dipstick to confirm that you’ve poured enough clean oil into the engine. Finally, take careful measures to clean up responsibly. Never dump dirty oil onto the grass or ground—instead, seal it in a container and drop it off at a local recycling center.
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