Checked oil specs by engine
2010 Chevrolet Traverse oil capacity, type & filter
The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse takes 5.5 qt of 5W-30 oil. Supported by 8 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.6L V6.
AMSOIL EA15K50 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.6L V6. 6 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Oil specs changed in the 2011 checked record compared with this 2010 page — confirm you are on the correct model year before ordering.
Service interval changed at this generation: this 2010 Chevrolet Traverse uses 12 mo. The 2011 checked record shows 7,500 mi / 12 mo. Confirm before scheduling service.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Quick reference for this 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
- Capacity
- 5.5 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- 12 mo
- Filter
- AMSOIL EA15K50
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database.
Chevrolet Traverse oil specs by year
The 2010 page is the sixteenth-newest Traverse oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2011 model year — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.5 qt | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2024 | 5.5–6 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | WIX 51032 |
| 2023 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2022 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2021 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2020 | 5–6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2019 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2018 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2017 | 5–6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2016 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2015 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2014 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2013 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2012 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2011 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2010 Current page | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2009 | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
How we verified 2010 Chevrolet Traverse oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.
This page checked 8 sources for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 8
- Last checked
- 2026-06-26
- Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Filter | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| K&N Filters | Filter | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| Valvoline Product Finder | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| CarAraC Engine Oil | Checked | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| Castrol fitment database | Capacity, Oil type, Change interval | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 10W-30 or 5W-40 instead of 5W-30 in my 2010 Chevrolet Traverse?
- The checked source rows on this page list 5W-30 for the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. Use 5W-30 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 10W-30 or 5W-40, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
- Did the Chevrolet Traverse change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Chevrolet Traverse has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2009–2023: 5W-30; 2024–2025: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2010 Chevrolet Traverse maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2010 Chevrolet Traverse oil and filter, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
Search 2010 Chevrolet Traverse oil & filter →AutoZone
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