1984 Plymouth Horizon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Plymouth Horizon oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 1.6 A takes 5W-20 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 8, A465 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 8, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 1.6 A takes 5W-20 (3.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 8, A465 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 8, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 1.6 A: 5W-20, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 8, A465: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 8, A525: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A465: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 1.6 A: 5W-20, 3.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 8, A465: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 8, A525: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A465: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A525: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 1.6 A — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 8, A465 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 8, A525 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 1.6 A — 1.6L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.2 8, A465 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.2 8, A525 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Horizon
1984 Plymouth Horizon factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.8 quarts (6.43 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 Plymouth Horizon take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 1.6 A uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 8, A465 uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 8, A525 uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 1.6 A uses 5W-20; SE, 2.2 8, A465 uses 5W-20; SE, 2.2 8, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 uses 5W-20; SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1984 Plymouth Horizon take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 1.6 A holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 8, A465 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 8, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 1.6 A holds 3.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 8, A465 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 8, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A465 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Plymouth Horizon?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Plymouth Horizon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.