1996 Pontiac Firefly Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Pontiac Firefly oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard takes (N/A with filter); the Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 takes (N/A with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Standard takes (N/A with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard: , N/A with filter
- Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9: , N/A with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard: , N/A with filter
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard: , N/A with filter
- SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9: , N/A with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Standard: , N/A with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard | N/A | — | — | |
| Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 | N/A | — | — | |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Standard | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Standard | N/A | — | — |
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1996 Pontiac Firefly factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
N/A (N/A)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Pontiac Firefly take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic uses ; Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard uses ; Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 uses ; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses ; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard uses ; SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic uses ; SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard uses ; SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 uses ; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses ; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard uses .
How much oil does a 1996 Pontiac Firefly take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic holds N/A with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard holds N/A with filter; Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 holds N/A with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds N/A with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard holds N/A with filter; SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Automatic holds N/A with filter; SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.0 6, Standard holds N/A with filter; SE, 2D Hatchback, 1.3 9 holds N/A with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds N/A with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard holds N/A with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Pontiac Firefly?
Yes. The factory-specified viscosity is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Pontiac Firefly. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.