What Type of Oil Does My Car Take?

Use the vehicle picker above: choose your vehicle’s year, make, and model, and you’ll get the factory-specified oil viscosity and capacity in seconds. The data comes directly from factory service manuals — the same references dealership technicians use.

Select your vehicle year, make, and model from the selector above or enter your 17-digit VIN. You will see the exact factory-approved viscosity grade (such as 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30), the exact oil capacity with and without filter in quarts and liters, and the recommended oil filter part numbers.

The number before the "W" is the cold (winter) viscosity — lower numbers flow better when cold. The second number is the viscosity at operating temperature. Always use the viscosity your manufacturer specifies.

Stick with the factory-specified viscosity. Some manuals list acceptable alternates for extreme temperatures, but using the wrong grade can reduce fuel economy, increase wear, or void your warranty.

We list both: capacity "with filter" (a normal oil change where you replace the filter) and "without filter" where available. Most oil changes use the with-filter figure.

Full synthetic oil generally protects better, lasts longer, and handles temperature extremes. Many modern vehicles require synthetic from the factory. If your manual specifies a synthetic-grade viscosity (like 0W-20), use synthetic.