2016 Fiat 500L Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Fiat 500L takes 5W-40 motor oil — 4.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-40 — 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy, Automatic Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Easy, Standard Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Lounge | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pop, Automatic DCT Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Pop, Standard Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Trekking, Automatic Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Trekking, Standard Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Urbana, Automatic Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Urbana, Standard Trans | MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 500L
2016 Fiat 500L factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.1 quarts (5.77 L) — MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 year 150,000 Mile Formula PARAFULL OAT (Organic Additive Technology). System fill capacity includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Fiat 500L take?
The 2016 Fiat 500L takes 5W-40 motor oil (MOPAR API SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2016 Fiat 500L take?
The 2016 Fiat 500L holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Fiat 500L?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Fiat 500L. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.