2022 Buick Encore 1.4L Oil Specs

2022 Buick Encore 1.4L L4 Engine (LE2) Oil Specifications

Viscosity

0W-20

OEM Approval

dexos1 (full synthetic)

Capacity

4.2 quarts

Normal Interval

Engine Oil Life System at least once a year

From General Motors LLC, 2022 Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15498924; cover 84857911 A en_US). See the cited pages.

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Complete Oil Specifications

GM’s owner manual for the 2022 Buick Encore says to use full synthetic engine oil that meets the dexos1 specification in SAE 0W-20 for the 1.4L L4 (LE2). Engine oil capacity is about 4.0 L (4.2 qt) with the filter. GM calls all capacities approximate, so fill to the approximate level and recheck the dipstick.

When to Change the Oil

The Engine Oil Life System decides when the oil needs changing. When CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON appears, change it within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). GM also requires:

At least once a year: change the oil and filter.
After an accidental reset: change the oil at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last change.

What We Couldn’t Confirm

Capacity without the filter, OEM filter part number and drain plug torque. None appear in the owner manual.

FAQs

What oil does a 2022 Buick Encore take? Full synthetic SAE 0W-20 that meets the dexos1 specification.

How much oil does the 1.4L hold? About 4.0 L (4.2 qt) with the filter.

How often should I change the oil? When the Engine Oil Life System calls for it, and at least once a year.

Primary source evidence

General Motors LLC — 2022 Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15498924; cover 84857911 A en_US)

US market · Model years 2022 · Published/version 2021-02-11 · Pages/tables: p. 166 (Selecting the Right Engine Oil: full synthetic dexos1, Viscosity Grade SAE 0W-20), p. 167 (Engine Oil Life System: at least once a year, accidental reset 3,000 mi), p. 237 (Capacities and Specifications: Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 L / 4.2 qt), p. 238 (Engine Specifications: 1.4L L4 Engine LE2, VIN code M)

View official source · Accessed October 29, 2026

Evidence reviewed October 29, 2026.

Disclaimer: These specifications reflect the official documents and applicability shown above as of their access dates. Confirm the requirement against the manual for your VIN before performing maintenance.

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