Here at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC, we are ready to help keep your SUV performing at its very best on the roads of Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, Ohio. That includes filling your vehicle with the specific fluids it needs and completing repairs with genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts.
One of the crucial routine services your car will need is an oil change. Are you wondering which oil goes in the GMC Acadia? We’ll explain below, so you can ensure that your vehicle’s engine continues to stay in great condition.
When it comes to the oil your GMC Acadia needs, you will want to use fully synthetic engine oil that meets the dexos1 specification. Engine oils that have been approved by GM meet those specifications.
To check if the oil you’ll be using in your vehicle meets this requirement, look for the dexos™1 approved logo marked on the oil container. When it comes to the viscosity grade of the oil, that will depend on the engine in your Acadia.
If your Acadia is equipped with the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine, use SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil. GMC Acadia vehicles powered by the 3.6L V6 engine will need SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil.
Having your GMC Acadia filled with synthetic oil each time it needs to be changed will help provide the protection the engine needs to perform at its best. With synthetic oil, the engine can work efficiently, which can improve the fuel economy of the vehicle.
Synthetic oil performs great in all kinds of weather conditions. Whether it is a hot summer or a cold winter, this oil will continue to do the job of regulating engine temperature and lubricating the various components. Synthetic oil lasts for many miles, which helps you drive longer between oil changes.
With oil that is marked with the dexos™1 approval, you’ll know that the oil you are using is formulated to meet some of the most rigorous specifications in the industry. Overall, it is designed to provide an excellent performance, while also reducing vehicle emissions.
There are a variety of factors that ultimately determine when a vehicle will need an oil change. Luckily, your GMC Acadia will alert you once this service is needed. The Acadia has a computer system that monitors miles driven, engine temperature, and other aspects of your driving experience.
This then allows the vehicle to recognize when an oil change is needed and display a message that says, CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON. When you see this, you’ll want to schedule an oil change within the next 600 miles—and the sooner, the better. You’ll want to ensure the engine oil is changed a minimum of once a year.
It is recommended to check the engine oil regularly, so you can be aware of its condition as the miles add up. This is something you should do every 400 miles and before any longer road trip you plan to take.
You can keep your GMC Acadia performing at its best, with the right engine oil Here at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC, we have all the parts and fluids your vehicle needs, which includes the recommended engine oil.
Contact us today and schedule an appointment for an oil change at our service center! Our technicians will fill your Acadia with the particular oil it needs and get you quickly back out on the roads of Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, OH.