Change The Oil on a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Learn how to change the oil on your 2016 Chevy Equinox with a Ecotec 2.4L I4. We've got a step by step how to with all the parts and tools you'll need.
Chevrolet calls for an oil change every 7,500 miles under normal use.
- 1 1/4 socket or 32mm oil filter socket
- 15mm wrench or Socket Wrench
- Oil Catch Pan
- Oil fill funnel
- Hydraulic Jack and Jack Stands or Ramps
- 5 qt. of 5w30 Synthetic Oil
- Oil Filter - Choose One: FRAM CH9018, Bosch 72215WS, or ACDelco PF457G
- Optional - Replacement Fumoto Drain Valve - WORTH THE MONEY! No more messes, quick and easy to drain oil!
Get Started by Lifting the Car
Lift the front of the vehicle using your jack and jack stands, or with ramps. Be careful and safe! SET YOUR PARKING BRAKE!
Drain the Oil
With the drain plug now loose, place your drain pan under the oil pan and remove the oil drain plug completely. Let oil drain completely.
Once the oil has completely drained from the pan, reinsert and tighten the oil drain plug back into the pan being careful not to cross-thread the plug. Chevy recommends about 18lb-ft of torque when tight....in other words, get it good and snug by hand, you DONT need to hammer down on it.
Replace your stock drain plug with a Fomoto Quick Release Drain Valve. Makes oil changes that much simpler with less tools!
Changing the Oil Filter
The Chevy Equinox uses a cartridge type filter. It is located about the middle of the engine bay, behind the oil level dip stick.
With the oil filter cap loose, remove it. The oil filter is attached to it and will come out with the cap.
Remove the old filter by pulling it straight off of the cap. Wipe down the cap of any residual oil.
Install new oil filter by pushing it into the cap. It can only go one way. You should hear it snap into place. Also, be sure to change the rubber o-ring that is located at the base of the cap. Your filter should have come with a new o-ring.
Replace filter/cap by screw it back into place. Tighten until snug by hand first, then using your socket, give it another 1/4 turn. Do not overtighten.
Fill with New Oil
Place your funnel in the oil filler hole to avoid messes when pouring the new oil into the engine.
Carefully pour in 5 quarts of your choice brand of 5w30 motor oil. The actual oil capacity is 4.7 quarts, but we promise that extra .3 quarts will NOT do any harm to your motor.
Once you have finished pouring in fresh oil, remove the funnel and replace the oil cap making sure to tighten it to snug. Take a moment to visually check for any leaks and to be sure you havent left any tools or foreign objects in your engine bay.
Resetting the Oil Service Light
The Chevy Equinox features an oil life indicator on the dashboard telling you when it's time to change your oil. After you have changed your oil, you will need to reset it back to 100% so it can begin the cycle again. Follow this procedure to reset your oil service light.
In the center of your dashboard, under the radio controls, hit the "MENU" button and "ARROW" buttons until you toggle to the "Remaining Oil Life" indicator on the gauge cluster.
You will now see a new message asking if you are sure you want to reset. The default is "NO". You will need to change it to "YES".
With "YES" highlighted, hit the "SET/CLR" button once to complete the reset of the oil life indicator.
##How to Get Rid of Your Old Oil?##
Your local auto parts store will take your old oil as long as you don't mix it with any other fluids.
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