1985 Plymouth Reliant Oil Type & Capacity

The 1985 Plymouth Reliant oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 — 2.2L EngAPI - 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.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G — 2.6L EngAPI - 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)5.00 QTS.4.50 QTS.

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Coolant capacity

9.0 quarts (8.51 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. Includes: 1 pt. in coolant reserve tank.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1985 Plymouth Reliant take?

It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G uses 5W-20.

How much oil does a 1985 Plymouth Reliant take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Sedan, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 D, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 C, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A460 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.2 D, Standard, A525 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.6 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Plymouth Reliant?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Plymouth Reliant. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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