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2012 GMC Terrain oil capacity, type & filter

The 2012 GMC Terrain oil capacity is 5 qt (2.4L 4-Cyl) and 6 qt (3.0L V6) and 6 qt (3.6L V6). All engines use 5W-30 oil.

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

2.4L 4-Cyl
Capacity 5 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 5 qt total; listed capacity is 5 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K03 Search EA15K03 WIX 51548 Search 51548 WIX 51549 Search 51549 WIX 51550 Search 51550 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER P3244 Search P3244

AMSOIL EA15K03 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

3.0L V6
Capacity 6 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 6 qt.
Oil type 5W-30 OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout. Verified fit
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 WIX 51542 Search 51542 WIX 51543 Search 51543 WIX 51544 Search 51544 WIX 51545 Search 51545

AMSOIL EA15K01 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

3.6L V6
Capacity 6 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.

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2012 GMC Terrain oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Filter status

Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2012 GMC Terrain

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, and Purolator Part Finder.

Source coverage

6 checked source rows for the 2012 GMC Terrain.

Before ordering for this 2012 GMC Terrain

Checkout verification checklist
2.4L 4-Cyl Verified fit
Capacity
5 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K03
3.0L V6 Verified fit
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K01
3.6L V6
Capacity
6 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Filter
Unverified

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-25 from AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).

GMC Terrain oil specs by year

This table includes checked GMC Terrain model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2024 5.3 qt 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064
2023 5.3 qt 0W-20 Purolator L11403
2022 5.3 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2021 5.3 qt 0W-20 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH10064
2020 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2019 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2018 5.3 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K50
2017 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K03
2016 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K03
2015 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER P3244
2014 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER P3244
2013 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K03
2012 Current page 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K03
2011 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K03
2010 5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K03

How we verified 2012 GMC Terrain oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-25.

This page checked 6 sources for the 2012 GMC Terrain. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.6L V6 capacity and 3.6L V6 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
6
Last checked
2026-06-25
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: AMSOIL Lookup, RockAuto, and Purolator Part Finder
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-25 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-25 Visit brand site
Valvoline Product Finder Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-25 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-25 Visit brand site

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