1986 Pontiac Bonneville Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Pontiac Bonneville takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 3.8 A | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 3.8 A | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 3.8 A | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Bonneville
1986 Pontiac Bonneville factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.9 quarts (12.2 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Pontiac Bonneville take?
The 1986 Pontiac Bonneville takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F 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)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1986 Pontiac Bonneville take?
The 1986 Pontiac Bonneville holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Pontiac Bonneville?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Pontiac Bonneville. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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