1996 Eagle Summit Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Eagle Summit oil type depends on the engine: the Base takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts qt with filter); the DL, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the DL, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the ES, 1.5 A takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the ES, 1.8 C takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter); the ESi, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter); the ESi, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter); the ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.5 A takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter); the ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 1.5 A takes 5W-30 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 1.8 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 1.8 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.02 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- DL, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- DL, Standard: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- ES, 1.5 A: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- ES, 1.8 C: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- ESi, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- ESi, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.5 A: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- LX, 1.5 A: 5W-30, 3.92 quarts with filter
- LX, 1.8 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
- LX, 1.8 C, Standard: 5W-30, 4.02 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| DL, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| ES, 1.5 A — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| ES, 1.8 C — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| ESi, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| ESi, 2D Coupe, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.5 A — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| LX, 1.5 A — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| LX, 1.8 C, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| LX, 1.8 C, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F) (Preferred), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.02 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
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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 take?
It depends on the engine: Base uses 5W-30; DL, Automatic uses 5W-30; DL, Standard uses 5W-30; ES, 1.5 A uses 5W-30; ES, 1.8 C uses 5W-30; ESi, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; ESi, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.5 A uses 5W-30; ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard uses 5W-30; LX, 1.5 A uses 5W-30; LX, 1.8 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; LX, 1.8 C, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1996 Eagle Summit?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base holds 4.52 quarts with filter; DL, Automatic holds 3.92 quarts with filter; DL, Standard holds 3.92 quarts with filter; ES, 1.5 A holds 3.92 quarts with filter; ES, 1.8 C holds 4.02 quarts with filter; ESi, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.02 quarts with filter; ESi, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.02 quarts with filter; ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.5 A holds 3.92 quarts with filter; ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Automatic holds 4.02 quarts with filter; ESi, 4D Sedan, 1.8 C, Standard holds 4.02 quarts with filter; LX, 1.5 A holds 3.92 quarts with filter; LX, 1.8 C, Automatic holds 4.02 quarts with filter; LX, 1.8 C, Standard holds 4.02 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1996 Eagle Summit?
Most 1996 Eagle Summit 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 — Eagle recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Eagle Summit?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Eagle Summit. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.