1994 Plymouth Colt Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Plymouth Colt oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M21 takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M22 takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M21: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M22: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Standard: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M21 — 1.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M22 — 1.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Standard — 1.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above -10Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (Above 32Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
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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 1994 Plymouth Colt take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M21 uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M22 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Automatic uses 5W-30; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Standard uses 5W-30; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 uses 5W-30; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 uses 5W-30; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard uses 5W-30; GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 uses 5W-30; GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 uses 5W-30; GL, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1994 Plymouth Colt?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic holds 3.42 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M21 holds 3.42 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, Standard, F5M22 holds 3.42 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 holds 3.92 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 holds 3.92 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.92 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Automatic holds 3.42 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.5 A, Standard holds 3.42 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A21 holds 3.92 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic, F4A22 holds 3.92 quarts with filter; GL, 2D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard holds 3.92 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A21 holds 3.92 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, Automatic, F4A22 holds 3.92 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.92 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1994 Plymouth Colt?
Most 1994 Plymouth Colt 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 — Plymouth recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Plymouth Colt?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Plymouth Colt. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.