GMC Terrain: Performance and Maintenance / 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. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it will result in reduced performance and lower fuel economy. See Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) or Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine).
Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)
Premium Recommended
Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 — unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended. Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 may be used, but it will reduce performance and fuel economy.
See Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine) or Recommended Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine).
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires...
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
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle...
Other information:
GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner’s manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work...
GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Vehicle Design
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This is because they have a higher ground clearance and a narrower track or shorter wheelbase than passenger cars, which makes them more capable for off-road driving...
