1991 Plymouth Colt Oil Type & Capacity
The 1991 Plymouth Colt takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.2 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| GL, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20/30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Colt
1991 Plymouth Colt factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.3 quarts (5.01 L) — Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze. Includes: .69 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1991 Plymouth Colt take?
The 1991 Plymouth Colt 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 1991 Plymouth Colt take?
The 1991 Plymouth Colt holds 4.2 quarts with a filter change, or 3.7 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1991 Plymouth Colt?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1991 Plymouth Colt. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.