1990 Plymouth Laser Oil Type & Capacity
The 1990 Plymouth Laser takes 20W-20 motor oil — 4.6 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
20W-20 — 4.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Standard | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
| RS Turbo | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, 1.8 T, Automatic | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, 1.8 T, Standard | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, 2.0 R, Automatic | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
| RS, 2.0 R, Standard | API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.60 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Laser
1990 Plymouth Laser factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.6 quarts (7.19 L) — Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze. Includes: .74 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1990 Plymouth Laser take?
The 1990 Plymouth Laser takes 20W-20 motor oil (API - SF or SF/CC, SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1990 Plymouth Laser take?
The 1990 Plymouth Laser holds 4.6 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1990 Plymouth Laser?
Yes. 20W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1990 Plymouth Laser. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.