1996 Eagle Talon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Eagle Talon takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.52 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard, A578 | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard, T350 | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| ESi, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| ESi, Standard, A578 | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| ESi, Standard, T350 | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| TSi, AWD, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| TSi, AWD, Standard | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| TSi, FWD, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| TSi, FWD, Standard, A578 | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| TSi, FWD, Standard, T350 | SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Talon
1996 Eagle Talon factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 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 Talon take?
The 1996 Eagle Talon takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above -10Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1996 Eagle Talon take?
The 1996 Eagle Talon holds 4.52 quarts with a filter change, or 4.2 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Eagle Talon?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Eagle Talon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.