Chevy Equinox 2.0l Oil Change & Air Filter Replacement How-To

[@8Jah]

Good video. I'm a woman and was able to do this following your video. Thx

[@nspctor7729]

The way an instructional video should be presented...well done

[@grantdale9074]

Easy to follow video especially for a beginner who wants to change oil on one of these. One thing to note is it does not have to be dexos certified only has to meet the requirements of that. Car makers can’t tell you what oil to use only the requirements that are needed. Again good video ! So many oil change videos are shaken and you can’t even see.

[@waltwhite1646]

Excellant video for us novice DIY oil changers, with step by step instructions !

[@KimMcComas]

Excellent job on the video - clear easy directions. As a female - I'm off to change my oil with confidence. Thanks!

[@cannkariores4125]

I so appreciate your video and mentioning the size of oil and air filters, 7 and 10 mm wrenches, oil drain pan, and funnel. I will even remember the rag to wipe things off. Thank you kindly !!

[@e.dnorth]

oh. wow. that is way less complicated than I always thought an oil change would be, thanks so much for the clear explanation!

[@jp7489]

Thanks for the video it's gonna be the first time we change the oil on our 2023 equinox looks simple👍

[@themangodiaries284]

Thank you I’m feeling confident I can do this❤

[@philipcharteris1630]

Thank you for this.. very helpful and better than spending $$$$ at the oil change shop.

[@PtylerBeats]

I’ve done multiple oil changes, but I still never feel like I know what I’m doing until I watch a tutorial on KZbin and realize it’s not that difficult lol

[@trekOCLVone]

I am surprised to see this 2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder taking so much oil ( I put in 6.5 quarts to the full line in my Equinox 2.0 liter this week ) however, I am also glad to see that it takes 6.5 quarts as the this is still a small engine for a mid-size SUV and the Turbo needs clean oil. If the oil change was let's say 4.5 quarts you would need to change the oil more often. As it is being the engine oil is performing two functions (engine and turbo) 6.5 quarts will let owners have more mileage between changes. But from many data points these small engines with a turbo are unforgiving if you do not change the oil when needed. Many videos on KZbin that reviews engines dying a horrible death it you constantly let the oil life dash feature go all the way down to 0% oil life. Your engine will not live a long happy life. Some videos show failure at around 100,000 miles to 140,000. If you are keeping your Equinox for a long time oil changes need to be done much sooner at around 40% to 50% oil life left according to the dashboard feature. Beware - as oil is cheap compared to killing the turbo or worse yet destroying the engine. When I change the oil at 50% oil life left the oil is already really black and that is caused by the high pressures in the engine because of the turbo cramming in more air at the intake. This is called blow by as the contaminants under high pressure are getting from the combustion chamber to the crankcase. This is a tradeoff of getting more power out of a 2.0-liter engine. Worse yet is the 1.5 liter engine in this size SUV. The 1.5 liter with the turbo I would definitely suggest oil changes much sooner - like around 55% to 60% of oil life showing in the dashboard feature.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

You are 100% correct. I tell people the same thing to never rely on the oil change light I prefer the old school sticker in the window. They say oil more advanced nowadays which is probably true but if you want your car to go past 200k change the oil every 3k miles no matter what. I have done that on all my personal vehicles and quite a few of them are pushing 300k on the original motor.

[@sergiosanchez6354]

Very nice job well explained i learned something

[@PostClarity7]

Thank you man 🙏🏾, you are a gift to the world.

[@sunsetbay16]

Love this, very clever and concise. Thank you very much.

[@alibenam2766]

Great video. Excellent lighting! Thank you.

[@stevenbettez2017]

If you want you can also use the Fram drive oil filter for this car. It’s the exact same has the delco, and may be slightly cheaper. They’re both made by champ labs

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks for the extra tip.

[@edwardgrebeck2061]

Very good video . Great instructions and explanation. I'm subscribing. Thanks

[@mchevownr]

Awesome video! Thanks for the details!

[@turnthepage2857]

I'm doing this now. Thanks for sharing your videos 😊

[@leeroycolon8240]

Thank you so much 🎉

[@name...........n]

This is the best oil change video ever!

[@judysimmons975]

I Thank You so Much!!! I'm going to do my own oil change!!!!!!😍😍😍😍 Do you have a video of the transmission change and how often do you charge the transmission fluid for the equinox please?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks I appreciate the positive feedback. At this time I do not have a video on the transmission fluid service. GM recommends you replace the fluid every 30,000 miles.

[@foxfagundes9171]

it is borderline the exact same thing remove the tranny plug, replace filter, and refill to factory standard for ATF fluid. hope this helps

[@Carlos.A.M.]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@fredlwal]

Great video, what's the best solution? When the dealership tighten the drain plug so tight you can't even get it off.

[@brookeboz]

Thank you Brother

[@brianzook3226]

Would I have to put on a new oil filter gasket on this

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

The new oil filter always comes with a new gasket on it.

[@jasonbreckenridge6313]

Great job on the video.

[@razzleberrypie1]

Thanks!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Thanks for the super thanks much appreciated.

[@Alexi7666]

A much easier oil change than the 2.4L motor. The cartridge oil filter in the 2.4L is in a very tight location.

[@roadrunnerorange]

I just got this same car and my wife has the 2.4l 2015 with the cartridge buried in the intake. Hate it! This one is soooo easy!

[@Alexi7666]

@@roadrunnerorange : I agree. GM is very good at burying one of the most important parts of engine maintenance. The oil filter on early Traverses is also tough to get to.

[@BryantFeaster]

Thank you.

[@emjayyyaviado5131]

Would this process work the same for a 2022 Chevy Equinox?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

yes should be the same.

[@KPCC]

What side is the filter oil on

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

It’s actually pretty much right in the middle up front.

[@twofeathers6540]

[@ccassidy278]

Ok. Dumb question.. It says "CAPACITY".. not recommended amount. My dealer only puts in 5.3Q. Valvoline Service Ctr put in 6.0Q & swore up & down they were right. 😮 Can anyone answer correctly? 2019 Chevy Equinox 2.0L turbo AWD. Thanks!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Vavoline is actually correct. Your 2019 2.0L turbo awd will take 6.0 quarts. The 1.5L non turbo awd takes 5.3 quarts. Your owners manual will say the same thing I point this out in the video at 4:45.

[@ccassidy278]

Thanks for responding. I got out my manual & looked- but not far enough. Only looked at the basic oil change instructions. But my question still remains... your video says "capacity"... that,to me, is just saying what the engine CAN hold...not a measurement of what should be put IN. Like, a gas tank. They tell you how big a tank is (capacity).. but how much gas is ACTUALLY in the tank at refill... there's always air in there somewhere,so it's never really 'full'.. that's what leads to my question of "capacity" versus what amount should actually be added.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

With the oil capacity most of the time it’s going to be exactly what the owners manual calls for. There are a couple factors that can change that but very minimal. Those being how warm the old oil coming out is, the colder the oil the slower it’s going to drain and then also depends on the person draining the old oil and how long he lets it drain. It ultimately comes down to what the dipstick reads. What I usually do with every oil change is I fill the system with .5 quart less than the recommended capacity I then start it let oil pressure build then shut off and let it sit a few minutes so the new oil can make its way back down into the oil pan, then I check it on the dipstick and add any if needed to bring it to the top of the crosshairs or full mark on the dipstick. You never want to overfill it but you also don’t want to run it low so anywhere between the low and full mark on the dipstick your good.

[@Juancena0330]

This looks easier than 2017 equinox .the oil filters in different spots and it's harder to get off the 2017

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yeah in 2018 they switched over to all turbocharged engines so the 2017 are totally different.

[@jonj2696]

Why use the 5w-30 instead of the 0w? And I was told the Dexos thing is just a GM spoof

[@fredlwal]

could I still change the oil without lifting the car up?

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Yeah if you can fit under there that would be the easiest way plus the vehicle would stay level.

[@gullygully5698]

I STILL CANT GET THE FILTER OFF AFTER HOURS OF TRYING...WHICH WAY AM I TURNING THIS THING...Help!!!!

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

You want to turn it counterclockwise or to the left.

[@gullygully5698]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE omg thanks...its sooo not budging..its not giving at all

[@gullygully5698]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I believe the oil was just poured...is it to late to change it...the truck haven't been started

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

@@gullygully5698 you can still change the filter even if the oil has been poured. Oil is only flowing through the filter when the vehicle is on.

[@gullygully5698]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE ok yay thanks....I'm about to try it

[@xxsniperdragon1]

I bolive the equinox uses 0w20

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No it’s 5w-30

[@JM811Cars]

DO NOT prefill your oil filter. Any contamination goes directly into the engine when you prefill the filter! Most manufacturers suggest against prefilling the filters for this reason. Instead, hold the gas pedal to the floor to enter flood mode to build oil pressure and to prime the filter.

[@KPCC]

So don’t pre fill the oil filter I have a all wheel LT

[@JM811Cars]

@@KPCC correct

[@keefdogg24]

How do you do the prime? Turn key on, hold down gas pedal for few seconds, then start car?

[@JM811Cars]

@@keefdogg24 you have to hold the pedal down while the engine is turning over

[@keefdogg24]

@@JM811Cars copy that! Thanks!

[@cloudnamine]

😂'cuz its a turbo charged engine you need to prime the oil filter' 😂 u don't need to prime the oil filter on the car🤦‍♂️

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

If you already know how to change the oil on this vehicle, why are you watching this video?

[@JTLM_48442]

So if it’s not turbo do u still prime the filter or no??

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

No

[@michaelhurd3270]

I can't get oil plug off, I swear they used an impact on it.

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

That’s why I like to do it myself dealerships and lube shops tighten them way to tight.

[@MrKILLAKA]

Just got a ‘18 2.0t and I watched this just to see where the filter and drain were. Went to go drain the oil and the damn bolt is already a stripped. Thankfully the bolt head was tapped with a torx fitting which is bizarre. I’m used to older cars so maybe it’s a new production thing lol idk

[@chanceewoulard3937]

Bro all the money I pay for this trash I can do it myself🥹

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

Super simple on these cars don’t pay someone else to do it.

[@chanceewoulard3937]

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE thank you so much do you have one for the mass air flow sensor

[@BLUECOLLARGARAGE]

I do not but that’s easy as well. It’s located off the air filter housing on the round air intake tube. There should be two small bolts or screws holding it in and then just unplug the connector and pull it out.

[@oachamal]

Great video! Thanks!