GMC Acadia Oil Type

Are you the proud owner of a GMC Acadia from the new or pre-owned vehicle inventories at Five Star Chevrolet? Do you prefer to conduct your own DIY maintenance from the comfort of your Robins Air Force Base home? You’ll want to know the correct oil type for your GMC Acadia to keep your SUV running smoothly on the roads of Byron. Regular oil changes are one of the most crucial things you can do to ensure your SUV remains in excellent condition for many years.

Using the wrong kind of oil can harm your engine. We always have the recommended GMC Acadia oil filters and types in stock at our GMC parts center. If you ever find yourself short on time or uncomfortable changing the oil on your own, our expert technicians can quickly install the correct oil for your GMC Acadia engine. Discover the exact oil type your Acadia model requires with the team at our Warner Robins dealership below.

GMC Acadia Oil Type Recommended By The Manufacturer

GMC recommends ACDelco full synthetic oil, specifically dexos1, as the correct oil type for the GMC Acadia. The grade of the GMC Acadia oil you need depends on the size of the engine. 

• 2.0L L4 turbo engine: SAE 0W-20 full synthetic
• 3.6L V6 engine: SAE 5W-30 full synthetic

For places that may experience extremely low temperatures below -20 °F, install SAE 0W-30 full synthetic oil. It will better protect your engine when it gets freezing out.

You’ll also need to know the GMC Acadia oil capacity when you take care of oil changes in your Macon garage. The GMC Acadia has an oil capacity of 5 quarts for the 2.0L engine and 6 quarts for the 3.6L V6 engine.

Your owner’s manual will point to the proper GMC Acadia oil type and oil capacity. Feel free to contact us or call (478) 306-1261 for more information. 

Synthetic Vs. Conventional Oil

Your GMC Acadia oil can be entirely synthetic or conventional (regular). However, GMC highly recommends full synthetic oil to keep your engine cleaner. Synthetic oil lasts longer due to the presence of cleansers, anti-knock agents, and antioxidants in the oil. These additives keep your engine in better shape. Full synthetic oil also lacks the impurities found in conventional oil.

You may notice that full synthetic oil is more expensive when paying for an oil change in Warner Robins. However, full synthetic oil changes have a longer interval between them, and you’ll actually save money over time:

• Oil changes are recommended every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for older vehicles using conventional oil.
• Full synthetic motor oil change intervals happen every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.

Consult with your owner’s manual or the oil life system in your vehicle for the exact oil change interval you need to follow for optimal results.

Get Your Acadia Oil Changed At Five Star Chevrolet

Is your Acadia ready for its next scheduled oil change as part of its regular maintenance? Reach out to us online or call (478) 306-1261. Your SUV deserves to be in top condition wherever your daily drives take you.