1990 Plymouth Colt Vista Oil Type & Capacity
The 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| FWD, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| FWD, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Colt Vista
1990 Plymouth Colt Vista factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista take?
The 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista takes 5W-20 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista take?
The 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change, or 3.5 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.