What type of engine oil does the Buick Encore use?

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LaSavannah
09/04/25 5:45am
The recommended engine oil for the Buick Encore is 5W-30 full synthetic oil. Below is a partial introduction to the classification of engine oil grades: 1. The summer oil grades for lubricant viscosity classification are: 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. The larger the number, the higher the viscosity and the higher the maximum applicable temperature; 2. The winter oil grades for lubricant viscosity classification are: 0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, 25W. The symbol W stands for winter, and the smaller the number before W, the lower the low-temperature viscosity, the better the low-temperature fluidity, and the lower the minimum applicable temperature.
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