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What kind of oil does a 2012 Chevy Equinox take?
My 19-year-old daughter just bought her first used car—a 2012 Chevy Equinox. I want to teach her some of the basic maintenance, like checking the tires and topping off the fluids. Her car didn’t come with a manual, so I just want to make sure...what kind of oil does a 2012 Chevy Equinox take?
Lynell Spencer · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Teaching
basic car maintenance
to new drivers makes such a big difference in their driving experience—I hope you both have some fun in the process!Using the correct, manufacturer-recommended engine oil and changing your oil at scheduled intervals is one of the most important things you can do to keep your car running longer. The right oil protects your car in the following ways:
- Cleans your engine: oil has properties that neutralize corrosive contaminates. Because of its viscosity, oil suspends particles and takes them to the oil filter instead of letting them settle in your engine, creating sludge.
- Cools your engine: because it circulates through your engine, oil moves heat away from particularly hot spots and disperses it throughout the engine.
- Reduces friction: most importantly, oil coats the moving parts of your engine so that they don’t rub against one another, causing extreme heat, wear, and damage to parts.
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