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The 2008 Chevy Equinox originally had a 3.4L V6 engine, but you could choose to upgrade to a 3.6L V6 engine. The standard engine requires 4.5 US quarts of synthetic 5W-30 motor oil, while the upgraded engine needs 5.4 US quarts. Both engines have an oil drain plug with a 15mm head size, and you'll need to apply 24 ft-lbs of torque to remove it.
In the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, the 3.4 V6 engine needs 4.3 liters (equivalent to 4.54 US Quarts) of oil, while the 3.6 V6 engine requires 5.2 liters (equal to 5.49 US Quarts). Once the system detects that the oil life is low, it will signal the need for an oil change with a warning light and a message saying "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON.
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