GMC Terrain Oil Type

Your new GMC Terrain can last for well over 10 years and 150,000 miles when you take care of it properly. As such, you’ll need regular oil changes to keep this SUV in top condition for as long as possible for every State College drive. If you’re a grease monkey and love DIY car maintenance, you must know the correct GMC Terrain oil type for your SUV to get the most out of your engine. The right GMC Terrain oil depends on the powerplant under the hood that helps you move around Johnstown roads and highways.

Discover all of the vital stats about the GMC Terrain oil type with this handy guide from the service team at Stuckey GMC!

What GMC Terrain Oil Type Should I Get?

GMC recommends full synthetic ACDelco dexos1 as the best GMC Terrain oil. The correct GMC Terrain oil type also depends on the size of the engine under the hood and where you plan to drive.

• For the LYX 1.5L turbo engine, use SAE 0W-20 full synthetic engine oil
• If you have an LTG 2.0L turbo engine, use SAE 5W-30 full synthetic engine oil
• Winter temperatures commonly fall below 20°F in PA, so think about installing SAE 0W-30 full synthetic oil during the winter months.

Consult with your owner’s manual or our staff to determine what kind of oil GMC recommends for your exact model. If you don’t have time to change the oil yourself, we’re happy to help you save some time! We’ll install the correct grade of oil.

GMC Terrain Oil: Synthetic vs. Conventional

You can have conventional (regular) or full synthetic oil put in your GMC Terrain. However, our service team highly recommends full synthetic oil because it’s better for the engine and lasts longer, thereby extending the time between oil change intervals.

Full synthetic GMC Terrain oil is more expensive upfront. But you save money over the long run because you have fewer oil changes over the course of owning your vehicle.

• You get oil changes and a new GMC Terrain oil filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles with conventional oil
• Full synthetic motor oil intervals are every 7,500 miles for a GMC Terrain.

Genuine GMC parts, including dexos1 oil and a GMC Terrain oil filter, are highly recommended for your GMC SUV. The manufacturer specifically formulates dexos1 oil for its engines. The right GMC Terrain oil filter and other ACDelco parts can help your engine last longer, enhancing every drive in Huntingdon.

GMC Terrain Oil Change in Altoona

Don’t have the time to do an oil change yourself? Contact us, call (814) 414-4948, or schedule an appointment when your Terrain is ready for its next oil change. We’re happy to help in any way we can!