1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.8 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.4 G, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M31 takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M33 takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the SE, Automatic, F4A21 takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the SE, Automatic, F4A22 takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the SE, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.8 C, Standard: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.4 G, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M31: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M33: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- SE, Automatic, F4A21: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- SE, Automatic, F4A22: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- SE, Standard: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 — 1.8L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 — 1.8L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.8 C, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.4 G, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M31 — 2.4L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M33 — 2.4L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| SE, Automatic, F4A21 — 2.4L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| SE, Automatic, F4A22 — 2.4L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| SE, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SG or SG/CD, SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Colt Vista
1994 Plymouth Colt Vista factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.3 quarts (5.96 L) — Antifreeze Permanent-Type Coolant/High quality Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze. Includes: .63 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 uses 5W-30; Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 uses 5W-30; Base, 1.8 C, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2.4 G, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M31 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M33 uses 5W-30; SE, Automatic, F4A21 uses 5W-30; SE, Automatic, F4A22 uses 5W-30; SE, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 holds 4.02 quarts with filter; Base, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 holds 4.02 quarts with filter; Base, 1.8 C, Standard holds 4.02 quarts with filter; Base, 2.4 G, Automatic holds 4.52 quarts with filter; Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M31 holds 4.52 quarts with filter; Base, 2.4 G, Standard, W5M33 holds 4.52 quarts with filter; SE, Automatic, F4A21 holds 4.52 quarts with filter; SE, Automatic, F4A22 holds 4.52 quarts with filter; SE, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.