1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva oil type depends on the engine: the S, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the S, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SC, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SC, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SC, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SL, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SL, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SL, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SC, 2.4 T, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SC, 2.4 T, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SC, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SL, 2.4 T, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SL, 2.4 T, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SL, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SC, 2.4 T, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SC, 2.4 T, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SC, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 2.4 T, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 2.4 T, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Achieva
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva take?
It depends on the engine: S, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; S, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; SC, 2.4 T, Automatic uses 5W-30; SC, 2.4 T, Standard uses 5W-30; SC, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; SL, 2.4 T, Automatic uses 5W-30; SL, 2.4 T, Standard uses 5W-30; SL, 3.1 M uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SC, 2.4 T, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SC, 2.4 T, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SC, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SL, 2.4 T, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SL, 2.4 T, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SL, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.