1993 Pontiac Sunbird Oil Type & Capacity

The 1993 Pontiac Sunbird takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-305.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
GT, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
GT, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 H, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 H, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Coupe, 3.1 T, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 2D Coupe, 3.1 T, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 3.1 T, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
LE, 4D Sedan, 3.1 T, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Convertible, 2.0 H, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Convertible, 2.0 H, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Convertible, 3.1 T, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 H, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 H, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Coupe, 3.1 T, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 2D Coupe, 3.1 T, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 3.1 T, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SE, 4D Sedan, 3.1 T, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)5.00 QTS.4.00 QTS.

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1993 Pontiac Sunbird factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

14.2 quarts (13.43 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird take?

The 1993 Pontiac Sunbird takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird take?

The 1993 Pontiac Sunbird holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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