2018 Chevrolet Camaro Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the 3.6L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SS, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the SS, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the SS, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the SS, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the ZL1, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the ZL1, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the ZL1, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.6L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SS, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- SS, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- SS, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- SS, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- ZL1, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- ZL1, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- ZL1, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — LS, 2D Convertible, 2.0L Eng VIN X, 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2.0L — LS, 2D Coupe, 2.0L Eng VIN X, 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2.0L — LT, 2D Convertible, 2.0L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2.0L — LT, 2D Convertible, 2.0L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2.0L — LT, 2D Coupe, 2.0L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 2.0L — LT, 2D Coupe, 2.0L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 3.6L — LS, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN S, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 3.6L — LT, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN S, Automatic Trans, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 3.6L — LS, 2D Coupe, 3.6L Eng VIN S, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 3.6L — LT, 2D Convertible, 3.6L Eng VIN S, Standard Trans, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 3.6L — LT, 2D Coupe, 3.6L Eng VIN S, Standard Trans, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 3.6L — LT, 2D Coupe, 3.6L Eng VIN S, Automatic Trans, 3.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| SS, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| SS, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| SS, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| SS, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| ZL1, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| ZL1, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| ZL1, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 6.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 3.6L uses 5W-30; SS, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; SS, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; SS, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; SS, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; ZL1, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; ZL1, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; ZL1, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 3.6L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SS, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; SS, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; SS, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; SS, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; ZL1, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; ZL1, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; ZL1, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; ZL1, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Most 2018 Chevrolet Camaro owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.