2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Coupe, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cavalier
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.2 quarts (9.65 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 uses 5W-30; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard uses 5W-30; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30; Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F uses 5W-30; Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Automatic uses 5W-30; Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, LN2, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.