Fiat 500 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Fiat 500 takes 5W-40 engine oil, about 4 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2019 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2012-2017 models use 5W-30 or 5W-40 (4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 5W-40 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2012-2017 | 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-30Shop 5W-40 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Fiat 500 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Fiat 500 takes 5W-40 engine oil, about 4 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2019 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2012-2017 models use 5W-30 or 5W-40 (4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Fiat 500 take?
About 4 qt with a filter change on 2018-2019 models, and 4 qt on 2012-2017 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Fiat 500?
Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2018-2019: 5W-40; 2012-2017: 5W-30/5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 8 of 8 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Fiat 500 oil, Car Specs - Fiat 500 oil capacity and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2019 Fiat 500, 1.4L 4-cyl turbo (EAM). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.