Chevrolet Tracker: engine oil capacity and type

The Chevrolet Tracker (Tracker 2) is a modern crossover with a small turbo engine. For it, the right oil approval (dexos1 Gen2) matters as much as the viscosity.

Quick answer

4 L

The Chevrolet Tracker 1.2 Turbo engine takes 4 L of oil with a new oil filter. Recommended viscosity: 0W-20 / 5W-30.

EngineYearsOil capacity (with filter)ViscosityApprovalChange every
1.2 TurboPetrol2021–present4 L0W-20, 5W-30GM dexos1 Gen27,000 km, 5,000 km in severe conditions

Data is based on manufacturers' manuals. Capacity can vary slightly between engine versions, so always check the level on the dipstick when filling. Updated:

How much oil to buy

Oil is usually sold in 4 and 1-litre bottles. For a change with a new filter you need:

  • 1.2 Turbo4 L × 1

After filling, run the engine for 1–2 minutes, switch it off, wait 5 minutes and check the level on the dipstick. It should be between the MIN and MAX marks.

Which oil to choose

A viscosity grade such as 5W-30 has two parts. The number before the W shows how easily the oil flows when cold: the lower it is, the easier the engine starts in winter. The second number is the viscosity in a hot engine.

Start with the first viscosity in the table, which is the manufacturer's recommendation. Check that the bottle lists the required approval (API, ACEA or dexos). For turbo engines, meeting the approval matters as much as the viscosity.

When to change the oil in Uzbekistan

The manufacturer's interval assumes normal conditions. In Uzbekistan, summer heat up to +40 °C, dust, city traffic and frequent short trips make oil age faster. These count as severe conditions.

An engine running on methane or propane runs hotter and the oil oxidises faster. Cars that mostly run on gas should have the oil changed at the severe-conditions interval in the table, or even sooner.

Even if the car is driven little, change the oil at least once a year: oil loses its properties over time even when unused.

Frequently asked questions

How many litres of oil does the Chevrolet Tracker engine take?

The Chevrolet Tracker 1.2 Turbo engine takes 4 L of oil with a new oil filter. Recommended viscosity: 0W-20 / 5W-30.

What oil is best for the Chevrolet Tracker?

1.2 Turbo: 0W-20, 5W-30, approval: GM dexos1 Gen2.

How often should the oil be changed in the Chevrolet Tracker?

1.2 Turbo: every 7,000 km per the manufacturer, every 5,000 km in Uzbek conditions.

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