--- title: "2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the 2nd generation, plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the 2nd generation, Compact/mid-size crossover SUV (Theta platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-30, 5 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 48 (H6) | | Tire size | P225/65R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 24" / 17" / 13" rear | | Max towing | 3,500 lbs | | Cabin filter | ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023) | ## 2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (LEA Ecotec, direct injection) | 2012-2017 | LS, LT, LTZ (standard engine, all years) | 5W-30 | 5 qt | | 3.0L V6 (LFW, FlexFuel) | 2012 | LT, LTZ option (through 2012; replaced by the 3.6L in 2013) | 5W-30 | 6 qt | | 3.6L V6 (LFX) | 2013-2017 | LT, LTZ option (2013-2017) | 5W-30 | 6 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Last year for the 3.0L LFW V6 option | | 2013 | 3.6L LFX V6 (301 hp) replaces the 3.0L; MyLink touchscreen infotainment added | | 2016 | Facelift begins: new projector-beam headlights across the lineup with LED running lamps on LT/LTZ; Teen Driver mode and an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot added GM-wide this model year | | 2016-2017 | Facelift: new front/rear fascias, grille and wheels; mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers, bulbs) carry over unchanged | | 2017 | Final year of the 2nd generation: carries over with minimal changes after 2016's refresh; LTZ trim renamed Premier, new Midnight Edition and Sport appearance packages added | ## Model years in this generation - [2012 Equinox](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012) - [2013 Equinox](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2013) - [2014 Equinox](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2014) - [2015 Equinox](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2015) - [2016 Equinox](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2016) - [2017 Equinox](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2017) For the full nameplate history, see the [Chevrolet Equinox guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox). ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2013 Equinox 2.4L LEA (oil viscosity/capacity/torque)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/chevrolet/equinox/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k-lea-k-flex/) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2015 Equinox 3.6L LFX (6 qt, 5W-30)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2015/chevrolet/equinox/3-6l-6-cyl-engine-code-3-lfx-4/) - [NHTSA TSB library, GM Special Coverage N192291100, excessive oil consumption](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171430-9999.pdf) - [ClassAction.org, Equinox/Terrain oil-consumption settlement details (SCA 15285)](https://www.classaction.org/blog/settlement-reached-in-class-action-over-chevy-equinox-gmc-terrain-oil-consumption-here-are-the-details) - [NHTSA recall 16V-582, 2013 Equinox windshield wiper motor](https://auto-recalls.justia.com/chevrolet/equinox/2013/16v582000/index.html) - [NHTSA recall report 22V-165, 2014-2015 Equinox/Terrain wiper module](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V165-9528.PDF) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Equinox placard tire sizes and pressures](https://tirepressure.org/chevrolet/equinox/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 Equinox EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Chevrolet_Equinox.shtml) - [FinditParts, ACDelco PF457G cross-reference (Wix 57082, Baldwin P7442)](https://www.finditparts.com/products/3862532/acdelco-pf457g) - [TerrainForum, GM bulletin on ACDelco PF63E filter for high-feature V6](https://www.terrainforum.net/threads/pf-63-oil-filter-info.10938/) - [Turan-Foley Chevrolet, Equinox lug nut torque (140 lb-ft) by year](https://www.turanfoley.com/blogs/7280/chevy-equinox-lug-nut-torque-research/) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.