1986 Chrysler Laser Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Chrysler Laser oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.2 D, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.2 D, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.2 E, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.2 E, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 K, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 K, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2.2 E, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2.2 E, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2.5 K, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2.5 K, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the XT, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the XT, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.2 D, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 D, Standard: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 E, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 E, Standard: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 K, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 K, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- XE, 2.2 E, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- XE, 2.2 E, Standard: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- XE, 2.5 K, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- XE, 2.5 K, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- XT, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- XT, Standard: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.2 D, 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 D, Standard — 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 E, 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.2 E, Standard — 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 K, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F), 20W-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 K, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F), 20W-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| XE, 2.2 E, 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| XE, 2.2 E, Standard — 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| XE, 2.5 K, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F), 20W-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| XE, 2.5 K, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F), 20W-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| XT, 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| XT, Standard — 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-40/50, 30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
9.0 quarts (8.51 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Chrysler Laser take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.2 D, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 D, Standard uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 E, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2.2 E, Standard uses 5W-20; Base, 2.5 K, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2.5 K, Standard uses 5W-20; XE, 2.2 E, Automatic uses 5W-20; XE, 2.2 E, Standard uses 5W-20; XE, 2.5 K, Automatic uses 5W-20; XE, 2.5 K, Standard uses 5W-20; XT, Automatic uses 5W-20; XT, Standard uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 1986 Chrysler Laser?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.2 D, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 D, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 E, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 E, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 K, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 K, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; XE, 2.2 E, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XE, 2.2 E, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XE, 2.5 K, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; XE, 2.5 K, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; XT, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XT, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1986 Chrysler Laser?
Most 1986 Chrysler Laser owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Chrysler recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Chrysler Laser?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Chrysler Laser. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.