# 2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil question **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet\ **Created:** [April 21, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-oil-question/183722 "2022-04-21T16:28:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 10
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-oil-question/183722/10 "2022-04-22T13:16:06Z")
Hi, I had a 2013 Equinox 2.4 4cyl for 9 years. A little after 20k miles it started using oil between changes. I checked the oil frequently and topped it off as needed. By 42k miles it was using a quart every 1500 miles and the engine was rebuilt under warranty. I traded it in at 106k miles, it was using at most about 1/2 qt between 5k oil changes at the time… To avoid overfilling the oil wait at least 2 hours after shutting off the engine to check the oil level. It takes a long time for the oil to drain down to the oil pan. I used to let it sit overnight before checking the oil. The following thread may have some useful info for you. > [@2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4 Oil Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-2-4-oil-consumption/89727): > > In the last 1000 to 1500 miles the Equinox has used possibly up to 1/2 quart of oil. Current mileage is 29500 miles and the next oil change is due at 30k miles. Evidently this is not an uncommon occurrence with the Direct Injection 2.4 Ecotec starting with the 2010 model year. I added 1/2 qt. and will track the level until the next oil change. The oil is changed every 5k miles with 29% to 35% oil life remaining according to the OLM. No noticeable oil usage between oil changes up to 28.5k mi… Good luck, Ed B. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-oil-question/183722)._