1984 American Motors Encore Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 American Motors Encore takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 E, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1984 American Motors Encore factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
4.8 quarts (4.54 L) — 50/50 mixture of water and All Season Coolant, PRESTONE II, or another brand with ALUGARD 340-2 on the label
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 American Motors Encore take?
The 1984 American Motors Encore takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1984 American Motors Encore take?
The 1984 American Motors Encore holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 American Motors Encore?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 American Motors Encore. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.