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 qt with filter); the Base, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the SL, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SL, 2D Coupe, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the SL, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SL, 4D Sedan, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt 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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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.
What is the oil capacity of a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
Most 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Oldsmobile recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
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.