1997 Buick Skylark Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Buick Skylark oil type depends on the engine: the Custom, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Gran Sport, 2D Coupe takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Gran Sport, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Gran Sport, 2D Coupe: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Gran Sport, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Gran Sport, 2D Coupe — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Gran Sport, 4D Sedan — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M — 3.1L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Skylark
1997 Buick Skylark factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.6 quarts (12.87 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean water (preferably distilled)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Buick Skylark take?
It depends on the engine: Custom, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; Gran Sport, 2D Coupe uses 5W-30; Gran Sport, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Buick Skylark take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Custom, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Gran Sport, 2D Coupe holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Gran Sport, 4D Sedan holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.1 M holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Buick Skylark?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Buick Skylark. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.