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Chevrolet Equinox A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox (4 Cyl. 1.5 Eng.) uses 14.56 oz of R-1234yf refrigerant with PAG Oil compressor oil. Earlier years used R-134a, so check the year row below.

Shop R-1234yf Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2018 Chevrolet Equinox: 14.56 oz of R-1234yf, 5.01 oz of PAG Oil oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • This model switched refrigerant types over its life (R-1234yf, R-134a) - use your year's row.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Chevrolet Equinox A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
20184 Cyl. 1.5 Eng.R-1234yf14.56 ozPAG Oil 5.01 oz
20184 Cyl. 1.5 Eng.R-134a17.6 ozPAG-46 5.01 oz
20184 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.R-1234yf14.56 ozPAG Oil 5.01 oz
20184 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.R-134a17.6 ozPAG-46 5.01 oz
20184 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-1234yf14.56 ozPAG Oil 5.01 oz
20184 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a17.6 ozPAG-46 5.01 oz
2014 to 20174 Cyl. 2.4 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2014 to 20176 Cyl. 3.6 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 5 oz
20134 Cyl. 2.4 Eng.R-134a23 ozPAG-46 5 oz
20136 Cyl. 3.6 Eng.R-134a23 ozPAG-46 5 oz
20124 Cyl. 2.4 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 5 oz
20126 Cyl. 3.0 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2010 to 20114 Cyl. 2.4 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 4 oz
2010 to 20116 Cyl. 3.0 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 4 oz
20096 Cyl. 3.4 Eng.R-134a20.8 ozPAG-46 4.4 oz
20096 Cyl. 3.6 Eng.R-134a20.8 ozPAG-46 4.4 oz
2006 to 2008All Eng.R-134a20.8 ozPAG-46 4.4 oz
2005All Eng.R-134a28 ozPAG-46 7 oz

Recharge supplies for your Chevrolet Equinox

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-1234yfR-1234yf can with a gauge and couplerShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.