1997 Pontiac Sunrunner Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner oil type depends on the engine: the 4WD, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the 4WD, Standard takes (N/A with filter); the RWD, Automatic takes (N/A with filter); the RWD, Standard takes (N/A with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 4WD, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- 4WD, Standard: , N/A with filter
- RWD, Automatic: , N/A with filter
- RWD, Standard: , N/A with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| 4WD, Standard | N/A | — | — | |
| RWD, Automatic | N/A | — | — | |
| RWD, Standard | N/A | — | — |
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1997 Pontiac Sunrunner 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 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner take?
It depends on the engine: 4WD, Automatic uses ; 4WD, Standard uses ; RWD, Automatic uses ; RWD, Standard uses .
How much oil does a 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 4WD, Automatic holds N/A with filter; 4WD, Standard holds N/A with filter; RWD, Automatic holds N/A with filter; RWD, Standard holds N/A with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner?
Yes. The factory-specified viscosity is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Pontiac Sunrunner. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.