1994 Toyota Celica Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Toyota Celica oil type depends on the engine: the GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.1 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.1 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.1 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.1 quarts with filter); the ST, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.9 quarts with filter); the ST, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.9 quarts with filter); the ST, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.9 quarts with filter); the ST, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.1 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.1 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.1 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-30, 4.1 quarts with filter
- ST, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.9 quarts with filter
- ST, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 3.9 quarts with filter
- ST, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.9 quarts with filter
- ST, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-30, 3.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| GT, 2D Coupe, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.10 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| ST, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| ST, 2D Coupe, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| ST, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| ST, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Celica
1994 Toyota Celica factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.5 quarts (7.09 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Toyota Celica take?
It depends on the engine: GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; GT, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-30; GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-30; ST, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; ST, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; ST, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-30; ST, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1994 Toyota Celica take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.1 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.1 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.1 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.1 quarts with filter; ST, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; ST, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; ST, 2D Hatchback, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; ST, 2D Hatchback, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Toyota Celica?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Toyota Celica. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.