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 with filter); the GT, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GT, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.2 F, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts 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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More specs & repair guides for your Sunfire
2002 Pontiac Sunfire factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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.
How much oil does a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire take?
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.
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.