What gas does the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox take?
It depends on the engine: regular gasoline for the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo; diesel for the 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo diesel; premium gasoline for the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo.
Key takeaways
- 6 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
- Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
- None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | FWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 6-speed automatic | AWD | diesel | No |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo diesel | 6-speed automatic | FWD | diesel | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 9-speed automatic | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 9-speed automatic | FWD | premium gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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