1996 Eagle Summit Wagon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon oil type depends on the engine: the AWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the AWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the DL, 1.8 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts with filter); the DL, 1.8 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.42 quarts with filter); the DL, 2.4 G, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the DL, 2.4 G, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the LX, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the LX, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- AWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- AWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- DL, 1.8 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- DL, 1.8 C, Standard: 5W-30, 3.42 quarts with filter
- DL, 2.4 G, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- DL, 2.4 G, Standard: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- LX, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- LX, Standard: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| AWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 1.8 C, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| DL, 1.8 C, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| DL, 2.4 G, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 2.4 G, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Summit Wagon
1996 Eagle Summit Wagon 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: .69 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon take?
It depends on the engine: AWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; AWD, Standard uses 5W-30; DL, 1.8 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; DL, 1.8 C, Standard uses 5W-30; DL, 2.4 G, Automatic uses 5W-30; DL, 2.4 G, Standard uses 5W-30; LX, Automatic uses 5W-30; LX, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon take?
Capacity depends on the engine: AWD, Automatic holds 4.52 quarts with filter; AWD, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; DL, 1.8 C, Automatic holds 3.42 quarts with filter; DL, 1.8 C, Standard holds 3.42 quarts with filter; DL, 2.4 G, Automatic holds 4.52 quarts with filter; DL, 2.4 G, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; LX, Automatic holds 4.52 quarts with filter; LX, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.