2002 Pontiac Sunfire Oil Type & Capacity
The 2002 Pontiac Sunfire oil type depends on the engine: the GT, 2.2 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GT, 2.2 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- GT, 2.4 T, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GT, 2.4 T, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT, 2.2 F — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, 2.4 T, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, 2.4 T, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD LN2 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard — 2.2L Eng,Eng CD L61 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
8.6 quarts (8.13 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire take?
It depends on the engine: GT, 2.2 F uses 5W-30; GT, 2.4 T, Automatic uses 5W-30; GT, 2.4 T, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: GT, 2.2 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; GT, 2.4 T, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GT, 2.4 T, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
Most 2002 Pontiac Sunfire owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Pontiac recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.