2016 Fiat 500 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Fiat 500 oil type depends on the engine: the Abarth Cabrio, Automatic Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Abarth Cabrio, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Abarth, Automatic Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Abarth, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the c Easy, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the c Easy, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the c Lounge, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the c Lounge, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the c Pop, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the c Pop, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Easy, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Easy, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Lounge, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Lounge, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Pop, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Pop, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, Automatic Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, Standard Trans takes 5W-40 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Abarth Cabrio, Automatic Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Abarth Cabrio, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Abarth, Automatic Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Abarth, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- c Easy, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- c Easy, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- c Lounge, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- c Lounge, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- c Pop, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- c Pop, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Easy, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Easy, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Lounge, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Lounge, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pop, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Pop, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, Automatic Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, Standard Trans: 5W-40, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abarth Cabrio, Automatic Trans — Turbocharger | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-12991 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Abarth Cabrio, Standard Trans — Turbocharger | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-12991 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Abarth, Automatic Trans — Turbocharger | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-12991 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Abarth, Standard Trans — Turbocharger | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-12991 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| c Easy, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| c Easy, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| c Lounge, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| c Lounge, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| c Pop, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| c Pop, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Easy, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Easy, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lounge, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lounge, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pop, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pop, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Automatic Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Standard Trans — Normally Aspirated | MOPAR API SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-6395 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, Automatic Trans — Turbocharger | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-12991 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, Standard Trans — Turbocharger | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Group LLC Material Standard MS-12991 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-40 motor oil on AmazonBuy 5W-30 motor oil on Amazon2016 Fiat 500 oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your 500
2016 Fiat 500 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.8 quarts (5.48 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 year 150,000 Mile Formula PARAFULL OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-90032. System fill capacity includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Fiat 500 take?
It depends on the engine: Abarth Cabrio, Automatic Trans uses 5W-40; Abarth Cabrio, Standard Trans uses 5W-40; Abarth, Automatic Trans uses 5W-40; Abarth, Standard Trans uses 5W-40; c Easy, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; c Easy, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; c Lounge, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; c Lounge, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; c Pop, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; c Pop, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Easy, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Easy, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Lounge, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Lounge, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Pop, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Pop, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Sport, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Sport, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Turbo, Automatic Trans uses 5W-40; Turbo, Standard Trans uses 5W-40.
How much oil does a 2016 Fiat 500 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Abarth Cabrio, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Abarth Cabrio, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Abarth, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Abarth, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; c Easy, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; c Easy, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; c Lounge, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; c Lounge, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; c Pop, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; c Pop, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Easy, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Easy, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Lounge, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Lounge, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pop, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Pop, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Sport, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Sport, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, Automatic Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, Standard Trans holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Fiat 500?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Fiat 500. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.