1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SL, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SL, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SL, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SL, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SL, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SL, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SL, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SL, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| S, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| S, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| SL, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SL, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| SL, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SL, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cutlass Supreme
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.5 quarts (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; Base, 3.4 X uses 5W-30; S, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; S, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X uses 5W-30; SL, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; SL, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X uses 5W-30; SL, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; SL, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SL, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SL, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SL, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SL, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.