1998 Plymouth Neon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Plymouth Neon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _NA_, 2D Coupe, 2.0 C, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 2D Coupe, 2.0 C, Standard, A578 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 2D Coupe, 2.0 C, Standard, T350 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 2D Coupe, 2.0 Y, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 2D Coupe, 2.0 Y, Standard, A578 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 2D Coupe, 2.0 Y, Standard, T350 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Standard, A578 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Standard, T350 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 4D Sedan, 2.0 Y, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| _NA_, 4D Sedan, 2.0 Y, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 2D Coupe, 2.0 C, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 2D Coupe, 2.0 C, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 2D Coupe, 2.0 Y, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 2D Coupe, 2.0 Y, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 4D Sedan, 2.0 C, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 4D Sedan, 2.0 Y, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| High Line, 4D Sedan, 2.0 Y, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Neon
1998 Plymouth Neon factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.0 quarts (6.62 L) — Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Coolant with a silicate inhibitor. Includes: 1 qt. in coolant reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1998 Plymouth Neon take?
The 1998 Plymouth Neon takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1998 Plymouth Neon take?
The 1998 Plymouth Neon holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Plymouth Neon?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Plymouth Neon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.