How do you change the oil on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Oil & Filter Change Pontiac Grand Prix (1997-2003)
- Find Oil Drain – Locate the oil drain plug underneath the vehicle.
- Find Oil Filter – Locate the oil filter.
- Remove Oil Cap – Take off the oil fill cap.
- Replace Cap – Put the oil fill cap back on the engine.
- Car Displayed: 2003 Buick Regal LS 3.8L V6.
What kind of oil does a 2002 Grand Prix take?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 10W-30 (Above -18) 5W-30 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-30 is preferred. |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.5 quarts. (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
What kind of oil does a 2003 Grand Prix take?
5W-30 motor oil
How much oil does a 3.8 V6 hold?
it takes 6 quarts.
How many quarts does a 3.8 L V6 hold?
5 quarts
How much oil does a 3800 V6 take?
The tools you’ll need include a floor jack, jack stands, a used oil catch container, 4.5 U.S. quarts of new SAE 10W-30 oil, a new oil filter, a 15mm wrench, a funnel, and an oil filter wrench such as the Lisle 63600.
What kind of oil does a 3800 v6 take?
Registered. 10w-30 was the weight recommended from the factory for most conditions for the 3800 series engines.
Are all SAE 5W-30 oils the same?
No. SAE 30 is a single viscosity motor oil. Only multi viscosity motor oils only should be used in any car. 5W means that the oil at cold temperatures acts like a 5 weight thinner oil.
Can I mix synthetic and regular oil?
The short answer is… yes. If you don’t have a choice, adding synthetic oil to regular oil can help you out in a pinch. Since motor oils are generally made from the same ingredients (base oil and additives), they are typically compatible when mixed.
What happens if you put regular oil in a synthetic oil engine?
Answer. Synthetic oils typically provide better protection than conventional oils, but switching back and forth between full synthetic and conventional oil will not damage the engine.