1996 Pontiac Bonneville Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE, 3.8 1 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SE, 3.8 K | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SLE, 3.8 1 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SLE, 3.8 K | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SSE, 3.8 1 | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SSE, 3.8 K | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SSEi | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Bonneville
1996 Pontiac Bonneville factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.0 quarts (12.3 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville take?
The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville take?
The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Pontiac Bonneville?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.