2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Quick answer: Engine Oil & Filter Change on a 2011–2015 Chevrolet Volt is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $57. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil (5W-30) | — | $45.00 | |
| Correct engine oil filter and drain-plug washer for 2011-2015 Chevrolet Volt | — | $12.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
1.4L range-extender: about 3.7 quarts dexos1 5W-30 with a new filter. Filter: spin-on (ACDelco PF65 / GM 55352643). Buy filter, oil, and a new washer. The gas engine may not have run for days — the oil is stone cold.
In Park, start the gas engine with Hold or Mountain mode; run 3-5 minutes — you're starting stone cold. Power fully OFF. Wide pan; cardboard beneath. The bay is cramped — locate filter and plug with a flashlight first.
Hold or Mountain mode is the only way to wake the gas engine — in normal driving the Volt may never fire it. I warm it that way every time; 3-5 minutes from stone cold gets the oil draining.
Loosen plug; remove it by hand, pushing inward so it doesn't fall into the pan. Drain to an occasional drip — cold-thick oil takes longer. Reinstall with a NEW washer; tighten to manual spec. Spin off the old filter upright.
Pour in 3.5 quarts of dexos1 5W-30. Wait full minute; check the dipstick; add in small pours to 3.7 quarts. The dipstick is final — fill to the full mark, never above. Reinstall cap; lower the car to level ground.
Wait 2-3 minutes; verify the dipstick twice — pull, wipe, reinsert, read. Full mark, never above. Start (Hold/Mountain); idle 30-60 seconds; check for drips. Shut off; wait two minutes; confirm. Recycle the oil and filter free at any auto-parts store.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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