1983 Plymouth Colt Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Plymouth Colt oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 2 takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 3 takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 2 takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 3 takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Custom LS, 1.4 2 takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Custom LS, 1.6 3 takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Custom RS, 1.4 2 takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Custom RS, 1.6 3 takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Custom, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Custom, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Custom, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 2: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 3: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 2: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 3: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Custom LS, 1.4 2: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Custom LS, 1.6 3: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Custom RS, 1.4 2: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Custom RS, 1.6 3: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 2 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 3 — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 2 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 3 — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom LS, 1.4 2 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom LS, 1.6 3 — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom RS, 1.4 2 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom RS, 1.6 3 — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Hatchback, Standard — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50/20 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Colt
1983 Plymouth Colt factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.0 quarts (4.73 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Plymouth Colt take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 2 uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 3 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 2 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 3 uses 5W-30; Custom LS, 1.4 2 uses 5W-30; Custom LS, 1.6 3 uses 5W-30; Custom RS, 1.4 2 uses 5W-30; Custom RS, 1.6 3 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Plymouth Colt take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 2 holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 3 holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 2 holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 3 holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Custom LS, 1.4 2 holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Custom LS, 1.6 3 holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Custom RS, 1.4 2 holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Custom RS, 1.6 3 holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Plymouth Colt?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Plymouth Colt. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.