Checked oil specs by engine
2012 Buick Enclave oil capacity, type & filter
The 2012 Buick Enclave takes 6 qt of 5W-30 oil. Supported by 5 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.6L V6.
AMSOIL EA15K01 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.6L V6. 5 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Same oil specs for 2012–2024 in checked records.
Service interval changed at this generation: this 2012 Buick Enclave uses 12 mo. The 2011 checked record shows 3,000 mi. Confirm before scheduling service.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2012 Buick Enclave 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 2012 Buick Enclave
- Capacity
- 6 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- 12 mo
- Filter
- AMSOIL EA15K01
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.
Buick Enclave oil specs by year
The 2012 page is the fourteenth-newest Enclave 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 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2023 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2022 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2021 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2020 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2019 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2018 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2017 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2016 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2015 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2014 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2013 | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2012 Current page | 6 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K01 |
| 2011 | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10255 |
| 2010 | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2009 | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2008 | 5.5 qt | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
How we verified 2012 Buick Enclave oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.
This page checked 5 sources for the 2012 Buick Enclave. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 5
- Last checked
- 2026-06-24
- Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Change interval | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
2012 Buick Enclave oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 10W-30 or 5W-40 instead of 5W-30 in my 2012 Buick Enclave?
- The checked source rows on this page list 5W-30 for the 2012 Buick Enclave. 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 Buick Enclave change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Buick Enclave has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2008–2024: 5W-30; 2025: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2012 Buick Enclave maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
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Walmart
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Search 2012 Buick Enclave oil & filter →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2012 Buick Enclave to confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter fitment before checkout.
Search 2012 Buick Enclave oil & filter →Amazon
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Search 2012 Buick Enclave oil & filter →O'Reilly
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