1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
3.1L 6-cylinder [M] M	4.4 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	GM 25325404 GM 25322835
3.4L 6-cylinder [X] X	5.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	GM 19425079 GM 25325403

Select Your 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Option

3.1L 6-cylinder Engine Code [M] M

Engine:

3.1L 6-cylinder [M] M [aka 3.1L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, SE

Oil Capacity:

4.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 25325404 and GM 25322835

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1L 6-cylinder [M] M oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

11.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.4L 6-cylinder Engine Code [X] X

Engine:

3.4L 6-cylinder [X] X [aka 3.4L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GT, GTP

Oil Capacity:

5.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 19425079 and GM 25325403

Oil Filter Replaces:

25322836

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.4L 6-cylinder [X] X oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

Wix Air Filter:

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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