1997 Chrysler Sebring Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Chrysler Sebring oil type depends on the engine: the JX, 2.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the JX, 2.5 H takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the JXi, 2.4 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the JXi, 2.5 H takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 Y, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 Y, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.5 N takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the LXi takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- JX, 2.4 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- JX, 2.5 H: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- JXi, 2.4 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- JXi, 2.5 H: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 Y, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 Y, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.5 N: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- LXi: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JX, 2.4 X — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| JX, 2.5 H — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| JXi, 2.4 X — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| JXi, 2.5 H — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.0 Y, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.0 Y, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.5 N — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LXi — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 32Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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1997 Chrysler Sebring factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: .69 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Chrysler Sebring take?
It depends on the engine: JX, 2.4 X uses 5W-30; JX, 2.5 H uses 5W-30; JXi, 2.4 X uses 5W-30; JXi, 2.5 H uses 5W-30; LX, 2.0 Y, Automatic uses 5W-30; LX, 2.0 Y, Standard uses 5W-30; LX, 2.5 N uses 5W-30; LXi uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Chrysler Sebring take?
Capacity depends on the engine: JX, 2.4 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; JX, 2.5 H holds 4.52 quarts with filter; JXi, 2.4 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; JXi, 2.5 H holds 4.52 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 Y, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 Y, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2.5 N holds 4.52 quarts with filter; LXi holds 4.52 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Chrysler Sebring?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Chrysler Sebring. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.