1986 American Motors Encore Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 American Motors Encore oil type depends on the engine: the Electronic, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Electronic, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GS, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Electronic, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Electronic, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GS, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GS, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic, Automatic — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Electronic, Standard — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, Automatic — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, Standard — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 — 1.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard — 1.7L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Encore
1986 American Motors Encore factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.0 quarts (6.62 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 1986 American Motors Encore take?
It depends on the engine: Electronic, Automatic uses 5W-30; Electronic, Standard uses 5W-30; GS, Automatic uses 5W-30; GS, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1986 American Motors Encore take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Electronic, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Electronic, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GS, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GS, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 2D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback, 1.7 A, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 American Motors Encore?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 American Motors Encore. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.