1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Salon, 3.8 A — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Salon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Salon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Salon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Salon, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme Brougham, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Supreme, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-30 motor oil on Amazon1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your Cutlass
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass take?
The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg. to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass take?
The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.