GMC Terrain: Performance and Maintenance / Fuel (Diesel). E85 or FlexFuel

Fuel (Diesel).

Use of diesel fuel with ultra low sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is required. See Fuel for Diesel Engines.

E85 or FlexFuel

GMC Terrain. Fuel (Diesel). E85 or FlexFuel

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

    Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) and Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)

    Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) Regular Unleaded Fuel Use only Regular 87 octane — (R+M)/2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended...

    Engine Oil Life System

    The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Obstacle Detection Features


    If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Shifting out of Park


    This vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting - North America. To shift out of P (Park): Ensure the engine is running...

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