1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Coupe, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 3.4 X: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Coupe, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 3.4 X — 3.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cutlass Supreme
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.6 quarts (10.97 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 3.4 X uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 3.4 X uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.4 X holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.